WestHollywoodToday.blogspot CA November 25 2024
Photos by Karen Ostlund.
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| Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, “The King of the Cowboys” and “Queen of the West” ride into Hollywood with an exciting new exhibition at The Hollywood Museum, since November 21 2024. |
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| Donelle Dadigan (center), President of The Hollywood Museum at the historic Max Factor Building said “ This collection from their film, television and personal appearances includes memorable costumes-many from Nudie, the custom western clothing maker to the stars-Roy Rogers custom saddle, some never before seen personal items from the Rogers collection, an impressive array of vivid color movie posters, personal furniture made by actor and versatile Hollywood performer-George Montgomery, photos, collectibles, and merchandise from once upon a time”. |
Granddaughter Julie Rogers Pomilia of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans autographed her book “Your heroes, My Grandparents: A Granddaughter’s Love”.
Roy Rogers was the top box office western star by 1943, and was known for his popularity in films, television, radio, and personal appearances.
He appeared in almost 90 motion pictures, and numerous episodes of his self-titled radio program that lasted for nine years.
From 1951 to 1957, he hosted The Roy Rogers Show television series, and in many of them, he appeared with his wife, Dale Evans; his Golden Palomino, Trigger; and his German Shepherd, Bullet.
Rogers was best remembered for his signature song "Happy Trails”.
Rogers was the only country singer to be inducted twice into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Alongside Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney and Tony Martin.
In his later years, he lent his name to the franchise chain of Roy Rogers Restaurants.
Dale Evans was Roy’s wife and a well-known actress, singer, songwriter, and author-and was known for her roles in movies, television shows, personal appearances, evangelical Christian programs, and also as an author of many books.
Dadigan also stated, “Many remember those great Western Cowboy movies starring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, along with the great western stars Gene Autry, Andy Devine, George “Gabby” Hayes, or Smiley Burnett- and who could forget The Sons of the Pioneers singing those wonderful western songs on Saturdays at the movie theaters and in later years on TV with their weekly television show, “The Roy Rogers Show”. This exhibit takes us back in time to our childhood and all those wonderful memories with the “King of the Cowboys” and “Queen of the West”- Roy Rogers and Dale Evans”.
Among guests attending were: Julie Rogers (granddaughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans),Taylor Ashley (great grandson of Roy Rogers & Dale Evans), Trevor Ashley (great grandson of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans), Brendan Ashley (great grandson of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans), Laurie Woolery (granddaughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans), David Swift (grandson of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans), Kira Lorsch (2 times Emmy Winner), Kate Linder (Young & The Restless), Alice Amter (Big Bang Theory), Kathy Kolla (Arrested Development/ Veghead), Rico E.Anderson (Star Trek), Tyrone Dubose (Unsung), Eve Richards (Kill Shot / The Discovery Pod with Eve), Melissa Niece Smith (Bosch/ The Dream), Jessica Lee (Deal or No Deal), Meredith Thomas (Feud/ A Nanny to Die For), Lee Newman (Jimmy McHugh Grandson & Great Grandson of Eddie Cantor), Cassandra Creech (Bold &The Beautiful), Teddy Mountinho ( 9-1-1/ Curb Your Enthusiasm), Stan Livingston (My Three Sons), Kathy Garver (Family Affair), Lee Purcell (2 times Emmy nominee), Geoffrey Mark (Best-selling author/Emmy winner), Ann Walker (Sordid Lives), Rachel Greenbush (Little House on the Prairie), Geri Jewel( Deadwood/Facts of Life), Jerry Mathers (Leave it to Beaver), Sandro Monetti (Royal Correspondent for BBC/ Director Die Hard X-Mas The Musical), The cast of Die Hard X-Mas-The Musical and Tess Brousard (Kroll Show).
TheHollywoodMuseum.com at the Max Factor Building, 1660 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028
