Trail Talk

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Summary: "wonderful memories of the B-Western Matinee Hero"
Review: I can remember as if it were only yesterday, sitting in a darkened theater, in the fifth row with my bag of popcorn and soda waiting impatiently for my favorite cowboy to appear on the screen. Now this could be an assortment of heroes to look up to. Let's start with some favorites of mine ~ Hop-a-long Cassidy, Wild Bill Elliott, Charles Starrett (Durango Kid), Allan "Rocky" Lane, Buck Jones, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Johnny Mack Brown, Randolph Scott, Joel McCrea, Tim Holt, Sunset Carson, Tim McCoy, Bob Steele, Tom Mix and John Wayne...the list could go on forever.

My favorite side-kick was George "Gabby" Hayes, from the early days of John Wayne, Bill Boyd, Roy Rogers, Wild Bill Elliott and Randolph Scott films...Mr. Hayes could do no wrong in my eyes. He and I even agreed on not liking girls, he would call them "purr-snickergardy" women...and I totally agreed with him at the tender age of nine years old. Gabby could not only make me laugh, but also make me cry...his code of fair play was his bond, and he was always there when the hero needed a helping..."you're durn tootin'"!

Bobby Copeland's book "TRAIL TALK", delivers the goods in complete fashion. Takes us back to all the participants of days gone by for the fans of B-Western movies. Many quotes and comments, plus the real names of the Cowboys & Cowgirls' ~ Movie Horses ~ Top Ten Money-Making Western Stars ~ Cowboy Creeds (Hoppy, Gene & Roy) ~ Movie Cowboys' Theme Songs ~ What America Means to Me by John Wayne ~ Cowboy Challenge ~ Cowboys at Rest...these and much more.

Mr. Copeland shares in depth an account of the B-Western Heroes, Sidekicks, Heavies & Helpers, Heroines, Producers & Directors inclusive within their own individual sections in the book. Things that have only now come to light. If you're into the memories of the B-Western hero and his code of fair play, favorite horse and thoughts on his directors, co-workers and leading ladies. This is the one you've been anxiously waiting for. And saddle pals, it was well worth the wait.

Total Pages: 169 ~ Empire Publishing Inc ~ (1996)