Friday, March 18, 2022

REMEMBERING FESS PARKER

Who died this date in 2010. Best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1955-56 TV mini-series and as Daniel Boone in a television series from 1964 to 1970.

CLICK ON THE PHOTO.  Parker began his show-business career in summer 1951 when he had a $32-a-week job as an extra in the play Mister Roberts, although he is credited with the voice of Leslie, the chauffeur, in the 1950 film Harvey....Parker became a contract player with Warner Bros., appearing in small roles in several films such as Springfield Rifle (1952), Island in the Sky, The Bounty Hunter and Battle Cry. Click here to read more about him.

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  1. My sister and I knew the words to the theme song by heart:

    Daniel Boone was a man
    Yes, a big man
    With an eye like an eagle
    And as tall as a mountain was he https://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/d/danielboone.html

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