Gene Autry

Well, isn't that a curious question! Gene Autry, the famous singing cowboy, was actually not Jewish. He was raised in a Protestant Christian family and is known for his contributions to country music and Western films. It's always interesting to learn about the diverse backgrounds of our favorite historical figures.

Well, darling, Gene Autry's trusty sidekick was a German Shepherd named Champion. That pup was more famous than half the actors in Hollywood back in the day. Champion stole the show with his loyalty and charm, making him a true star in his own right.

Oh, it's okay, friend. Let's focus on the happy little things instead. Gail Davis and Gene Autry were dear friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry. Let's appreciate the joy they brought to many people through their work and the wonderful memories they created together.

GENE AUTRY 45 SINGLE, RUDOLPH,THE RED NOSED REINDEER / IF IT DOESN,T SNOW ON

YES, I am a distant cousin of him. to be more exact, around sixth distant cousin

The correct answer is Frosty the Snowman. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was recorded in 1949.

His widow, Jackie Autry.

first song ever sung by gene autry

Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer was written by Johnny Marks and first recorded by Gene Autry in 1949.

Bing Crosby sang the song on a Christmas music compliation called The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas, Volume Two, released in 1987.

Autry became a US Army Air Force C-47 pilot. This was the military version of the Douglas DC-3. He flew as part of the airlift of supplies over "the hump" - the Himalayas - from Burma to China. This was dangerous duty over wild, uncharted territory and the world's tallest mountains. Many pilots who went down on this route are still missing.

i say he was worth 50,000,000 dollars

Gene Autry was born on September 29, 1907.

yes of course he did that's how I born!

born in 1911 would have put him past the draft age maximum which was 27 in 1941.

Unlike John Wayne, Roy Rogers did, indeed, serve his country during WWII. He did join the Army Air Corp.

Congress, after Pearl Harbor passed a new Selective Service Act which removed restrictions and extended the draft to men aged 18-38 years of age (briefly to 45 years). All men between 18-65 had to register. The period of service was extended to 6 months after the end of the War. Over 10 million men were inducted under the terms of this Act until a new Selective Service Act was passed after the War (1948). Although he did not see any action he served his country well, entertaining troops and raising morale. Don't forget he was a rather huge box office star at the time.

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Yes, in 1953 he did a series of shows at the Empress Hall in London. The cinema chain ABC ran a competition for their ABC Minors ( Saturday morning pictures ) to win tickets to see his show. My brother and I were regulars at the Regal Cinema in Purley, Surrey now part of London and my brother was lucky enough to win a ticket.

Yes -- the California Angels (as they were known at the time).

When I was a little girl, My grandfather Frank Lung a horse trader sold Gene a black horse by the name Blackie, I named it Midnight, and as far as I remember he named it Topper. Champion came after. I have a picture of the horse, and a photo of Gene and his wife when he came to get Midnight.

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He was married twice but had no children.

In 1932 he married Ina May Spivey (who died in 1980), who was the niece of Jimmy Long. He married his second wife, Jackie Autry, in 1981. He had no children by either marriage.

Autry owned a series of horses, all named Champion, which he rode himself in scores of his films. As a film star, he would not perform dangerous stunts on any horse, but Autry could most definitely ride a horse in a parade.

No, they never met.

There is a story that Elvis may have liked and owned a copy of ABBA's 'Mamma Mia' single, installing it on his private jukebox in 1976, but it is unconfirmed.

ABBA were, of course, great admirers of Elvis's music.