Hopalong Cassidy cut-out Tombstone Arizona 2004 #3
by David Lee Guss
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Hopalong Cassidy cut-out Tombstone Arizona 2004 #3
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David Lee Guss
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Photograph - Photography
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William Boyd became indelibly associated with the Hopalong character and, like rival cowboy stars Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, gained lasting fame in the Western film genre. The Hopalong Cassidy series ended in 1948 after 66 films, with Boyd producing the last 12.
Anticipating television's rise, Boyd spent $350,000 to purchase the rights to the Hopalong Cassidy character, books and films. In 1949, he released the films to television, where they became extremely popular and began the long-running genre of Westerns on television. Like Rogers and Autry, Boyd licensed much merchandise, including such products as Hopalong Cassidy watches, trash cans, cups, dishes, Topps trading cards, a comic strip, comic books, and cowboy outfits.
The actor identified with his character, often dressing as a cowboy in public. Although Boyd's portrayal of Hopalong made him very wealthy, he believed that it was his duty to help strengthen his "friends" America's youth. The actor refused to license his name for products he viewed as unsuitable or dangerous, and turned down personal appearances at which his "friends' would be charged admission.
In later years he was asked by Johnny Carson to appear on his Tonight Show. Boyd declined saying his fans remembered him as a much younger man.
'Gabby' Hayes also declined being interviewed by Carson.
"From 1935 to 1939, Hayes played the part of Windy Halliday, the sidekick to Hopalong Cassidy (William Boyd)."
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