Questions for Henry Darrow
FYI- Sometime next week, I will have an opportunity to talk to Henry Darrow via phone. If you have any questions that you would like me to ask, please send them to me at suzyh@ix.netcom.com
This interview will be posted asap on MW.
Suzy
This interview will be posted asap on MW.
Suzy
i like to know if he has any idea when long time high chaparral fans will see high chaparral on dvd so we can enjoy and when his book lighting in the bottle will be out.cathy
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I was a huge fan of High Chaparral when it was on the air and my favorite character on it was (of course) Manolito. In 1978 when I was in college at Trinity University in San Antonio, Mr. Darrow came to our campus to talk about an independently made family film he was in. There were only 30 screenwriting, TV and film students in attendance, so we were able to spend three hours with him. Wow! He was funny, smart, charming and completely comfortable with us as we asked endless questions and learned the ins-and-outs of an industry that still fascinates me. The one thing I remember most clearly was that when we thanked him and left, I walked out knowing that if I ever found myself running a similar seminar, Henry Darrow was the best role model I could ever have. Thank you, Mr. Darrow!
Hunter
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Hunter-
I agree with you. I would watch High Chaparral just for Manolito; my younger sisters went for Blue Boy.
Unfortunately for Mr Darrow, he was a character actor, and a lot of what he played were South American drug lords. Edward James Olmos also did a lot of that.
While this is not a DB topic, I wonder if anyone noted the passing of Pernell Roberts a few days ago. When he was on Bonanza, I was too young to really have a crush on someone. I know he played some bit parts, mostly in westerns, back when that was a lucrative genre - even played in one pre-Bonanza episode (can't recall the show) with Dan Blocker.
Adam just disappeared from the show, just like Mingo. He was mentioned from time to time, as being back east, and I know there where some made for TV movies having the Cartwrite boy's kids coming back to inherit the Ponderosa.
Then he showed up in Trapper John, MD. From what little I have found on the web, he was an advocate for hiring minorities as part of the film crew, and very much against using a White to portray a Native. I wonder what he thought of "our man" in the roll of Mingo. I also know that Leonard Nimoy played a Native on Bonanza, as well as in an episode of DB. I find it funny that both EA and LN are Jewish, Russian in descent, and come from the same part of MA.
If I had a question for Mr. Darrow, I would ask him about it. I mean, you can slap some darker makeup on some white dude (I found it funnier than all get out to see Vic Tayback in the roll of the Huron chief in "Onatha" and they didn't even bother with makeup)but does he feel minorities are making inroads into the field? I know Keven Costner went out of his way to cast Native Americans in the principle roles in "Dances With Wolves."
Well, Ladies, it is just after 6 am here, 3F, with wind chills at about -20.
But here it is the end of Jan, and WI, so this is "normal." I figure it will be at least three weeks before we see any sun!
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Hi Shilosa,
I posted Pernell Robert's passing on Tuesday 1/26. His funeral was to be private. I enjoyed him mostly on Bonanza as I wasn't really into Trapper John MD very much, although I did watch it occasionally. If you go to youtube, you can get a good recording of Pernell Roberts singing Mariah.
1/26/2010 8:56 AM Barb wrote:
I am deeply saddened by the news that Pernell Roberts has died. I loved him as Adam Cartwright on Bonanza. He was my favorite. And in later years as an older Trapper John, MD. Also a skilled singer and stage actor.
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Henry darrow also has an emmy
www.imdb.com/name/nm0201688/
and
www.newworldzorro.com/presskitinfo/henrydarrow.html
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I've always found this issue to be rather two sided. On the one hand people want individuals native to the roles to play them; but on the other hand when they do, they call it "typecasting".
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I agree that it's a two-sided issue. Your observation is right on. It can even get more involved: I remember reading an article years ago where an Indian actor criticized another Indian actor for playing a member of a tribe that was not his!
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I think Henry Darrow is a fine actor. While I really liked his character, Manolito, my preference on High Chapparal was for Leif Erickson who played Big John Cannon the patriarch of the family. While he was never a 'leading man' I enjoyed his talents.
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shilosha,henry darrow parents where from puerto rico he was born in new york city.sept 15 1933.cassie henry did win a soap opera emmy .cathy
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Yes, Does he have a single son-haha. no seriously, please tell him that there are many of us who still think of him fondly and wish him the best. How cool that you have a connection with him. congrats
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I just read the other entries for this topic. Hi Shilosa, where are you from in Wisconsin? I live there also in Germantown. Only good thing about the cold is McDonalds Big Mac special where the 2nd one is the price of the current temperature. Today it was 18 cents.
I just love these old shows where the good guys always win,the violence not too bloody and the men folk are so strong and dependable.
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I have a question for Henry Darrow. How was it acting on the High Chapparel? Did you enjoy your character on the show and do you feel you had enough 'star time' yourself in the episodes? You had many strong actors on that show. How did you all get along?
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i just like you to tell him that he has many fans out here.i loved his work as manolito.and i love his dimples.cathy
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Hi Suzy,
I too have enjoyed the episodes on You Tube and always liked Manolito and Buck. My only question to Mr. Darrow would be, do you truly like horses? He seemed so at ease on horseback, I loved the scenes when he would sit sideways on the horse and just throw his arm back and relax--he looked so comfortable. And, hopefully he was never thrown! They had a poll somewhere about todays actors and who is the best 'horseman'---Robert Duvall won, hands down---but it appeared that all on the High Chaparral were good riders. And, please tell him that he is a wonderful actor!!! Thanks.
Rebecca
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the other question i would like to know is what was henrys favorite ep?which did he enjoy most.cathy
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In accordance with my statement above, I would like to know; did he consider his role a matter of being typecast, or is he of the camp who believes whenever possible a person native to an ethnic role should play that part? Or as a final choice, is he of the opinion that it's immaterial - that the best available choice should play the part, reardless of color/ethnicity?
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hi everyone,you might want to check out high chaparral home page.on their last newsletter.their is the article on the pbs special with ed ames.also for all of you that said your henry darrow fans too like me their are new pics of him and an article on the late pernell roberts adam of bonanza with pics some real nice ones just click on the latest newsletter for all of it.cathy
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