Why did Judge Garth and Betsy leave The Virginian?

Why did Judge Garth and Betsy leave The Virginian?

In the 1965 episode “The Awakening,” Judge Garth’s only daughter weds former minister David Henderson and moves to Pennsylvania to start a new life with her husband. The storyline mirrored actress Roberta Shore’s own decision to break her seven-year contract with the show in order to focus on her real-life marriage.

What happened Lee Cobb?

Cobb died of a heart attack in February 1976 in Woodland Hills, California, and was buried in Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.

When did Charles Bickford leave The Virginian?

Unfortunately, halfway through season six, Charles Bickford passed away. He was replaced by — you guessed it —John McIntire. McIntire played John Grainger’s brother, Clay, who took over the ranch.

What happened to Trampas on The Virginian?

He is a victim of lung cancer. Doug McClure, the affable, good-looking sidekick Trampas who imprinted himself in the nation’s memory riding the Western television range with “The Virginian” for eight years, has died. He was 59. At that time, doctors discovered that his cancer had spread.

Who is Roberta shores husband?

Terry C. Barberm.?–1987
Ron Frederickson
Roberta Shore/Husband

How old is Roberta Shore today?

78 years (April 7, 1943)
Roberta Shore/Age

Why did Lee Cobb leave the show?

He was making a ton of money from the series, then just quit. He did an interview saying he thought the show was terrible and wished he could buy up all the film and turn it into banjo picks! Cobb was replaced by veteran supporting film actor Charles Bickford.

Is Lee Cobb still alive?

Deceased (1911–1976)
Lee J. Cobb/Living or Deceased

What happened to Charles Bickford?

Bickford died in Los Angeles on November 9, 1967, at age 76, of pneumonia and a blood infection after being hospitalized for an extended period. Jennifer Jones, who was a close friend of Bickford’s, attempted suicide on the day of his death. Bickford received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.

Why did Steve leave The Virginian?

Gary Clarke as Steve Hill Gary Clarke, now 87 years old, left The Virginian in 1964 to pursue other projects, although he stayed in touch with James Drury. The two were slated to work on a kids spinoff of The Virginian in 2015 titled Billy and the Bandit that never seemed to fully get off the ground.

What killed Doug McClure?

Lung cancer
Doug McClure/Cause of death

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