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"...the way I look at things, a man's life story isn't his alone, but it belongs to a lot of people who have influenced him and done things for him that he can never repay." - Fess Parker
9 months ago
Fess Parker of Davy Crockett Fame - My Hero!
August 16, 1924 – March 18, 2010
I was fortunate enough to have been around in the 50s when shows were loaded with great role models and heroes and yes, they were bigger then life!
Two such role models were Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, both portrayed by Fess Parker in the 50's and 60's.
Fess Elisha Parker, Jr was in born in Fort Worth, TX on August 16, 1924. He grew up on a farm in San Angelo, TX and graduated from the University of Texas in 1950. Upon moving to Los Angeles, he studied drama at the University of Southern California and shortly afterward made his film debut in "Untamed Frontier" starring Shelley Winters.
He made a few movies before signing with Disney in 1955 to star in "Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier". The show became such a huge success that a merchandising frenzy followed with everything from coon-skin caps to mugs and shirts. The frenzy over Fess Parker and Davy Crockett in 1955 was Huge! The show consisted of three episodes depicting Crockett as a frontiersman, a congressman and the tragic hero at the Alamo.
While under contract with Disney, he appeared in "Old Yeller", "The Great Locomotive Chase", "Westward Ho the Wagons" and "The Light in the Forest". Disney refused to loan Fess out for "The Searchers" and "Bus Stop". In a taped interview, Fess stated that this was by far his single worst career reversal.
In 1959 his career leveled off until 1964 and the birth of the Daniel Boone series. Daniel Boone ran from 1964 to 1970 and was one of the highest rated shows of its time. Not only did he star in the show, but he also directed and co-produced the show.
If you would like to read more on Fess Parker and watch some videos, please visit my blog:
http://trivia.ellenthorp.com/fess-parker-a-tribute-to-my-hero/
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Jan 10th 2012 at 3:02 PM by Ellen Thanks so much Lonnie. Yes those shows do bring great memories. I have spent some time now writing about various people who made the westerns so very popular on my blog. I just love doing their bios. Great memories
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Jan 10th 2012 at 10:29 AM by LonnieG Thanks, Ellen, this post brings back some fond memories! ~LonnieG
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Nov 6th 2011 at 10:31 AM by Ellen Yes, I loved Boone as well. Never heard it in French but I think that's wonderful
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Nov 5th 2011 at 7:55 PM by phmoisan To me, Fess Parker is Daniel Boone, the program was very popular in the 70s in the Quebec province, in Canada, the version translated in French :)
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