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Summary: history of the tv lone ranger
Review: a great book, if any like me are a fan of the LONE RANGER buy it i don'tusully like storys about one's self butthis is a great book it is the life history of the lone ranger -clayton moore it's hard to put down tell about him and tonto and what the real reason he was fired and john hart played the role! buy it read it enjoy it!
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Summary: Yes! I Returned To Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear!
Review: At the outset, I must admit to a bias. I was born and raised in Chicago. I attended Hayt Elementary School (as did Clayton Moore) and I was told by my 8th grade teacher (Hetty Reichow) that I had been assigned to the same desk the Lone Ranger had once sat in. I was able to picture the buidling and the gymnastic equipment the author fondly remembers. I enjoyed the book for other sentimental reasons as well. Along with Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger was one of my favorites. I was particularly interested in his legal battle over his wearing of the mask. And, it was important to learn that Clayton Moore tried to live out the ideals of the Lone Ranger. You can never be sure about hollywood types these days. I have a copy of the Lone Ranger's Creed framed and hanging on the wall in my home. Two of my prized possessions are autographs from Roy Rogers and Clayton Moore. Buy the book - If you grew up with the Lone Ranger, you will enjoy the book.
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Summary: Yes! I Returned To Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear!
Review: At the outset, I must admit to a bias. I was born and raised in Chicago. I attended Hayt Elementary School (as did Clayton Moore) and I was told by my 8th grade teacher (Hetty Reichow) that I had been assigned to the same desk the Lone Ranger had once sat in. I was able to picture the buidling and the gymnastic equipment the author fondly remembers. I enjoyed the book for other sentimental reasons as well. Along with Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger was one of my favorites. I was particularly interested in his legal battle over his wearing of the mask. And, it was important to learn that Clayton Moore tried to live out the ideals of the Lone Ranger. You can never be sure about hollywood types these days. I have a copy of the Lone Ranger's Creed framed and hanging on the wall in my home. Two of my prized possessions are autographs from Roy Rogers and Clayton Moore. Buy the book - If you grew up with the Lone Ranger, you will enjoy the book.
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Summary: Lone Ranger Fans--Buy This Book!
Review: Clayton Moore grew up loving western movies and idolizing the silver screen heroes of his youth. He wished he could be one of them. Unlike most of us, he eventually was able to live his dream. This book is that story. I just couldn't put it down. It is filled with wonderful tales of Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels. It also tells more than just how Clayton Moore played The Lone Ranger for tv and movies, it tells the story of how Clayton Moore actually became the Lone Ranger. As time went by the two characters seemed to become one. I can recommend this book to every Lone Ranger fan, and promise you that you won't be sorry you bought it. This is the one to get!
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Summary: Decent well rounded Autobiogaphy
Review: Clayton Moore's book is a treat for aging baby-boomers who still return to those thrilling days of yesteryear. Even with his respectable work product as a B movie actor in the '40s, Moore ("Jack" to insiders) was relatively unknown when he first appeared as The Lone Ranger in TV's version of the classic radio series. The best parts of the book are the behind the scene details of the famous TV show. Moore recalls his friendship with Jay Silverheels, a full-blooded Mohawk whose real name was Harold J. Smith. Tonto's dialogue both annoyed and amused Silverheels. Silverheels joked about it with Moore, but he also worked to improve the film image of Native Americans. Two horses portrayed Silver. We also learn the story of Lone Ranger Rock, featured in the opening sequence of the show. For decades, Moore made personal appearances in character. Wherever he traveled, everybody loved him for what he meant to Western folklore and us. He was careful to preserve the integrity of the image in his private life. In a conspicuous public relations blunder, The Wrather Corporation, because of a new movie (circa, 1980), took Moore to court to prohibit him from wearing the mask in public. Loyal fans united in protest and stayed away from the box office in droves. After the film flopped, Moore got the mask back. Moore says he knew there was a private person besides the public image, and that he was careful to keep the two identities separate. Regardless, Clayton Moore was that masked man. Recommended reading for nostalgia buffs and generations of loyal Lone Ranger fans. ;-)
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Summary: A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust...
Review: Clayton Moore's book is a treat for aging baby-boomers who still return to those thrilling days of yesteryear. Even with his respectable work product as a B movie actor in the '40s, Moore ("Jack" to insiders) was relatively unknown when he first appeared as The Lone Ranger in TV's version of the classic radio series. The best parts of the book are the behind the scene details of the famous TV show. Moore recalls his friendship with Jay Silverheels, a full-blooded Mohawk whose real name was Harold J. Smith. Tonto's dialogue both annoyed and amused Silverheels. Silverheels joked about it with Moore, but he also worked to improve the film image of Native Americans. Two horses portrayed Silver. We also learn the story of Lone Ranger Rock, featured in the opening sequence of the show. For decades, Moore made personal appearances in character. Wherever he traveled, everybody loved him for what he meant to Western folklore and us. He was careful to preserve the integrity of the image in his private life. In a conspicuous public relations blunder, The Wrather Corporation, because of a new movie (circa, 1980), took Moore to court to prohibit him from wearing the mask in public. Loyal fans united in protest and stayed away from the box office in droves. After the film flopped, Moore got the mask back. Moore says he knew there was a private person besides the public image, and that he was careful to keep the two identities separate. Regardless, Clayton Moore was that masked man. Recommended reading for nostalgia buffs and generations of loyal Lone Ranger fans. ;-)
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Summary: fascinating
Review: In this book, Clayton Moore tells all about his life: how he got to be the Lone Ranger, what it was like for him to be the Lone Ranger, and much more. This book gives some great insight about what his life was like. In the middle of the book are two sections of pictures which I love to look at. This is definitely a book for all Lone Ranger fans!
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Summary: Words from the Masked Man himself.
Review: Massive doses of nostalgia are guaranteed upon reading this book. Clayton Moore takes us on a ride to the thrilling days of yesteryear in a very pleasant account of his days as The Lone Ranger with many anecdotes and behind the scenes stuff. The book not only covers the TV series, but life after the series making personal appearances and continuing with the tradition of living up to the high standards set by Moore's masked alter ego. Of special interest is the part where Moore talks about his feelings with the movie The Legend of The Lone Ranger and the period of time when he was forbidden to wear his mask in public. Highly recommended to all fans of The Lone Ranger.
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Summary: A quick overview of the life of an American idol.
Review: This book is a quick read about a man who has lived most of his life playing a fictional role and how it has affected his everyday life. Clayton Moore was certainly not a great actor as attested by his lack of meaningful movie roles. When he became the Lone Ranger everything changed as he became that fictional character in real life. I enjoyed some of the tidbits of making the tv series and of course there could have been many more. Moore mentions alot of movie/tv actors in the book and never has a bad word for any of them. His replacement John Hart in Lone Ranger from 1952-53 is also reported favorably. Mr. Moore says he was fired from the series and given no reason. I would think there is more to the story. All and all this book is for nostalgia fans and Clayton Moore seems truly to be a "nice guy". There should be more people like him in the world.
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Summary: THE LONG RANGER REALLY WAS THE LONE RANGER!
Review: This is a delightful autobiography, mainly because what the reader learns quickly is that Clayton Moore was every bit as
straight-laced and trueblue as the Ranger himself. And Jay Silverheels becomes bigger than life, too! This is an unusual book, because it's obvious that Moore is not a writer. He is so intent on telling his story honestly and clearly, that the reader gets wrapped up in the narrative--just as Davy Crockett's autobiography is made more readable by his lack of sophistication in the writer's art. If you want unpretentious popular-culture history told in a direct and naive narrative, this is the book for you. It makes me want the Lone Ranger back on television! Hi Yo Clayton and Jay!--Jim Reed, author, DAD'S TWEED COAT: SMALL WISDOMS, HIDDEN COMFORTS, UNEXPECTED JOYS (for more information on those thrilling days of yesteryear, see Jim's website jimreedbooks.com)
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