He never mentioned his ranch, or his brother or other stories of his past, let alone his boxing days. If what you mean by minor competitions is that he would occasionally spar with fighters in training or do exhibitions all the way up until 1941, then you may be correct. In the late 1930s, Hudkins settled down and married, and after operating a bar in Hollywood moved to Toluca Lake and bought a stable where he and his brother Art ran a string of race-horses. From the days of early Hollywood, the "Fat Jones" stables in North Hollywood provided horses to the movies from 1912 to the mid-1960s. Nancysu, Bobby Herron is my father. Apparently, Rex was housed at the Fat Jones stables when he was owned by producer Hal Roach. Make sure that the file is a photo. Mike Milstead. Studio. You should talk to him directly because it sounds like you may not know what youre talking about or severely mis-informed. Click on this link and you will see the obit. Family members linked to this person will appear here. (And they call. Comments and Info from: Betsy Midkiff Update: March 2012 "It was kind of an inside joke," Mitchum says. RICHARD , HI AGAIN, JUST TO MENTION THAT IF ANYONE WANTS TO CONTACT ME ABOUT THE OLD HUDKINS AND LASKY RANCH, MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS rdlifeisajourny@gmail.com. Emily I think James Drury rode Kew Gardens Hills This account has been disabled. 2 others before this one and one other after this one, although that cutting Can you help? In the first few seasons, riding paints were used for the most part, which appear in the close-up scenes with Mike. I have mentioned in previous posts, we have several of Aces former horse drawn vehicles. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. $4 at Target. 0 cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Post (LogOut/ He sued me and we went to arbitration. Stars You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. This browser does not support getting your location. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. You are correct, his weight wasnt the reason for his retirement. (Photo courtesy Kenneth Kitchen.) Joe D was the primary horse for James Drury, Joe or Big Joe was his double horse, a retired roping horse, who was not as refined as Joe D for head shots, but a super athlete. The tonier among Hollywood's equine set attend the Clarence (Fat) Jones Stable in North Hollywood which is, to horses, what the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is to humans, even if Fat Jones . Ace lived in the LA area not in the Foster City area. I spent my childhood in Beverly Hills (former home of Western Star Fred Tomson) and in Burbank, the River Bottom I remember the Hudkins Bros and the Ranch. His daughter Lana moved into the house after his death, refurbished the home, lived there for about a year and then moved to Orange County on a horse property. We have a poster showing Errol Fylnn and Humphrey Bogart sitting in our stagecoach from the movie Virginia City. Pat. Two Bits was given to him in 1959 by a rancher he and Chuck Connors met in St. Louis. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. if the horse's name was Joe or Jody. My dad was born in 1924 and is still living today in Thousand Oaks, CA at the age of 94. According to MeTV, all the horses used in the show were rented from the Fat Jones Stables in Hollywood, California. As the imposing powerhouse Hoss Cartwright, actor Dan Blocker was matched with a 15.3 hand Quarter Horse / Thoroughbred-cross gelding, named Chub, who weighed a sturdy 1.250 pounds. 1930 he lived with his extended family at 2302 Observatory Avenue in L.A.; his brothers Clyde and Art served as his managers. Wiki User. One writer wrote of Hudkins win over Goldstein as the fight that broke the Jewish banks. It was Hudkins toughness that most impressed his faithful fans; his fight against Sammy Baker was described as the bloodiest fight ever seeneven the referee was drenched in ruby red Fighting from lightweight to light-heavyweight, he won several California State Heavyweight Titles and was Southern Californias biggest boxing drawing card in the 1920s. Fat Jones Stables, Hollywood, California, United States of America: Bonanza: Cochise: Paint, 15.3 hands, 1150 pounds: Quarter Horse: Joseph "Little Joe" Cartright: Fat Jones Stables, Hollywood, California, United States of America: Thirteen different horses were used as riding and stunt horses in the role of Cochise: Bonanza: Ginger: Eric "Hoss . He is the original trainer of Silver and Scout for the first movie series of the Lone Ranger. Others, just dont understand the impact of Ralphs death on his father Ace Hudkins. Ace told my grandfather that he jumped over the bar to hit the negro, but the negro pulled a 22 revolver and shot him (Ace) in the stomach. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Where Chance and Planning Meet in Movieland. Sorry we don't have the name of the movie star horse on the far right Horse, series, actor Johnny Crawford who played "Mark McCain", son of "Lucas McCain" portrayed by actor Chuck Conners on the series with TV star horse "Blueboy", We think the horse in This web site is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures, Inc. Dr. Glenn Shewmaker, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Idaho, recommended taking a close look to decide whether renovating will be economical. There were at least 4 horses from Fat Jones Stables used during the early years, and possibly as many as 12 horses as the series came to an end after 14 seasons (430 episodes). Ace did tell me once that he had been adopted and his adoptive parents had had the house on Observatory built. Local and General. Well, this is something I don't like to talk about much, but I need to tell you what happened. LEE FROM 1945 TO 1947. Once in awhile though, one of the famous movie actors would buy "their" horses after filming had ended. The Bonanza horses that were injured/killed as mentioned were owned and stabled at my grandfathers barn in North Hollywood, Ca. was Jim's movie star horse Learn more about managing a memorial . New York 11367-2331 U.S.A. The stable, called Fat Jones Stables, was sold at his death and continued to exist til some point in the early-mid '70s. A system error has occurred. One of his most famous fights was a 1927 fight in New York, a knockout of hot prospect Ruby Goldstein. His original name was I believe, Golden Cloud and was so named when Olivia DeHavilland rode him in Robin Hood with Errol Flyn, It doesnt say Ace named Golden Cloud Trigger. It says Ace named him Hi-Yo-Silver, an account confirmed on any number of historic website and period newspaper stores. and started him in the stunt bussines. If you are curious, heres the link to the article. Some unpatriotic people lack concern about the Japanese attrocities in the South Pacific. Fats have glycerol in addition to three fatty acids. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. The following July 16th he was arrested for drunk driving and speeding near Fresno. But those do not count as pro fights any more than Joe Montana occasionally playing some ball at the neighborhood park counts on his pro record. The location is now a series of low corrigated storage buildings. The photo below - from Barb Townsend It was definitely informative. Shipp was in charge of the final rites and burial was in the Moon Cemetery. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Work sure gets in the way at times!!! The attorney dismissed the situation claiming that the injury was fake Buckshot came from Fat Jones stable. My father, who passed away in 1963, once worked with a horse trainer who was working with the Army Remount Service on a ranch near Sanderson, Texas. He was totally bald, and had an incedibly red or flushed complexion. ADDITIONAL LINKS Post Question For This Company I have most of their historybut not sure what Jones re-named them. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. My aunt, my mothers sister, was married to the late movie actor Ben Johnson, and lived . Try again. Mary Spooner. based on information from your browser. I wasn't so lucky, but I'll save that for later. That day, Lorne Greene met Buck. that the Virginian's horse's name was "Joe." A LARGE PADDOCK ON THE LEFT AND THE STABLES ON A SLOPE TO THE RIGHT. If you wouldnt mind me picking your brain.I would love to converse with you. Contrary to his early life, he was a very calm and sweet man in the end. There was a problem getting your location. Michael. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? If you remember this pair, I can be contacted at. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Clarence Young Fat Jones I found on Findagrave.com. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOU MY EXPERIENCES IF YOU WANT. I must say that its hard to figure out who I was neighbors with after reading all these reports. Bosco was in that particular episode too, although I don't think they worked together in a scene. There is a great view of a stage coach w/Sonora Coach lines on it. The Stables supplied horses and equipment (stagecoaches, etc.) Thanks for your help! You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. There is a problem with your email/password. The names and likenesses of the characters appearing in the "BONANZA" and "THE PONDEROSA" photoplays, and any images and pictures from such photoplays, are collectively the copyrighted and trademark-protected property of Bonanza Ventures, Inc. and NBC Universal Inc. (as successor-in-interest to the National Broadcasting Company, Inc.), and are made available only for private, non-commercial use. Originally located in Edendale (which today is Silverlake), the Stables moved to North Hollywood in the '20s. article "Sara Lane, Television's Cowgirl" (Sara portrayed Elizabeth The horse was called Duke, after the actor's nickname. Clarence had two brothers: Buff Jones (1896-1971) and Oliver V. Jones (1899-1955). WE ENTERED THE PROPERTY BY A WOODEN GATE ON HOLLIMGSWORTH DRIVE NEARWHERE THE GATE TO FOREST LAWN IS NOW. He DID kick my dog in the jaw at my front door one day, claiming the dog was too noisy. I am Jerry Bowman, Curator of the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, Wa. Ace Hudkins was my grandfathers cousin. movie star horse Tues, May 4, 1954 Saturday in the Pierce Brothers Valhalla Unit Chapel in Glendale and the body was forwarded to Breckenridge for final rites. 'Fat' Jones' horse Steel Steel was from horse trainer and stable owner Clarence "Fat" Jones. More about it. You want to know first-hand about Ace and his history with my Dad and Mildred? Bob Herron is my father, and I grew up spending a lot of time with my grandmother (Mildred Hudkins) and Ace (grampa Ace) in Studio City, CA when we lived in Northridge, CA. We had some horse ledgends there also, among which was Steel. Jerry Bowman Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. See the movie FORGOTTEN HOLLYWOOD Ace HudkinsBoxer, Stuntman, Batman & Trigger | The Movieland Directory. The deaths of Ralph and John Hudkins at Pearl Harbor were important to Ace Hudkins, relatives, and to the nation, who were angered by the Japanese attack and upset over the loss of the Americans who died there. In 1938, Republic rented one of his horses whom Ace had named Hi Yo Silver for a movie version of The Lone Ranger. Fat Jones's Stable was one of the largest suppliers of horses and wranglers to the movie industry in Hollywood for 51 years, and supplied many of the tv western series of the 1950's and '60's including Bonanza. Do any of you remember John Goodwin who worked on the Hudkins Ranch? Husband of Lorena Pearl "Rena" O'neal Trying to postnot accepting my email addy. THE HUDKINS RANCH WAS JUST INSIDE THE PROPERTY. Try and be a bit more respectful of others and perhaps they will have a bit more empathy for what youre trying to get across. I also have some great photos of Fred standing roman on TRIGGER & MIDNIGHT; my Mother with HI HO SILVER, COMANCHE (a palomino owned by Jack Sullivan), EAGLE (a grey gelding), ONYX (owned by Errol Flynn, which he rode in The Charge of the Light Brigade), Fred rigging a wagon for a stunt, Fred falling a horse, which was being filmed there and used in an SPCA ad, showing that the horses were trained to fall, so as not to get hurt; also a photo of Ace and his famous falling horse JERRY. Easter Ute was owned by Drury and ridden by Sara Lane but was trained and stabled by Del Combs also. A negro walked into the bar and had an argument with Ace Hudkins, who was attending his bar. Posted on August 13, 2022By askans The horses on the show Bonanza were famously rented from the Fat Jones Stables in North Hollywood. (One of the venues that you might remember was Lake Tahoe.) (it sure sounded like the Virginian said, " 'Jody' pulled up lame") Horses have played a large role in the history of the San Fernando Valley. Thank you for sharing! MANY MOVIES WERE STILL BEING MADE THERE AMONG THEM STILLIAN ROAD, A BOY AND HIS DOG, IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVE. AND OTHERS. (remember the AJAX laundry detergent commercial), the white horse who carried the knight who zapped everyone clean was there. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. It was the first house on the street, he claimed. please if your going to post anything about the true hudkins brothers get your facts straight. portrayed by actor That was his character's name, but Blue Boy's real name was Bosco. I love reading this bloga lot of great memories, thanks! Roy named the horse Trigger. I love those wonderful memories at Hudkins and also at Pickwick, not far from Hudkins on the L.A. River. Date: April 1998. Please reset your password. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Hi! In October of 1964, some people broke into our home, while we horses (and our human friends) were sleeping. Aces death, due to cancer occurred in 2009. My dad told me that the trainer, who he thought was named Owen, had told him he was a brother to the Nebraska Wildcat. The location of hundreds Several years back I spoke with Boby Herron on the phone, in regards to my Stepfather Fred Kennedy. When filming was completed, Roy Rogers came looking for a horse for his first starring vehicle, Under the Western Sky, and took de Havillands horse for a ride around the ranch. Dell Combs owned both of these horses." This Appaloosa (it sure sounded like the Virginian said, " 'Jody' pulled up lame") did not have these characteristics and appears to have been a stockier built animal. August 1998 I will definitely return. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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