Making A Saloon Girl - Betty Hutton - Gunsmoke 1965 David Carothers 1.23K subscribers Subscribe 84 Share Save 15K views 10 years ago Making A Saloon Girl - Betty Hutton - Gunsmoke 1965 Show. He belongs to you? Bess: Julie Sommars. Doc: Milburn Stone. Vardis: Joe Raciti. Her acting is forced and too emotional, much like a freshly-graduated theater arts major would do in her first shot at the big time in a local community theater production. Betty Hutton was born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921, in Eleanor: Aneta Corsaut. Coor: Richard X. Slattery. Franklin: Tommy Alexander. Doc: Milburn Stone. One of the most popular screen performers of the 1940s and early 1950s, Betty Hutton gave unfettered, go-for-broke performances in musicals like . One of the poorest Gunsmoke episodes made. Daughters with Ted Briskin: Lindsay Briskin (born on November 23, 1946) and Candice Candy Briskin (born on April 15, 1948). with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. Later, she would return to New York and it was here that her career took off. By 1971, two years after Garland, who had become a good friend on the Vegas circuit, died of a drug overdose at age 47, Betty Huttonage 50, surveying four shattered marriages and a wrecked careerwas on track for the same fate. So, how much is Betty Hutton worth at the age of 86 years old? We're staying with 'Silver Threads among the Gold'. Molly is so busy working at least several nights in the Long Branch, then spending weeks learning how to shoot, that she appears to have abandoned her young son. Profiled in book, "Funny Ladies", by Stephen Silverman. Mary: Davey Davison. Mrs. Terms and Policies Calf: Michael Pate. Festus flips when his girlfriend joins a circus troupe. This episode states women are too weak to handle a six gun, that is so wrong. Elena: Diane Ladd. In 1944, she tried to break away from musicals and try her hand in a screwball comedy, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1943). Thornburg was no different from the other owners, they simply moved The police were always looking for those types of operation, both big and small, and when they detected one, they swooped in and closed it down. The hatred between Bob Sullins and Art McLane intenisfies when they fall for the same girl. . 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Doc: Milburn Stone. It wasn't long before Betty became unhappy with her career. A widow vows to kill Matt, who she blames for her husband's death. She soon discovers her husband is dead, and when she learns he was killed in a gunfight, she wants revenge. Betty Hutton, the brassy blonde star of "Annie Get Your Gun," was buried Tuesday with a handful of mourners in attendance. A once wealthy woman, en route to San Francisco with her niece, is forced to take a job at the Long Branch. Betty Hutton's net worth Did no one explain that less is often more? Betty Hutton (February 26, 1921 - March 11, 2007) was an American stage, film, and television actress, comedian, dancer and singer. | Copyright Fandango. He thought she cared more about her career than her co-stars. She gave out her first interviews in years stating she had been counseled by the Catholic priests at this parish who helped her with her addictions to alcohol and prescription drugs and to find new meaning to her life after Hollywood. Bert Clum schemes to rob pilgrim families camped nearby. : Matt: James Arness. Betty Hutton, who plays Molly McConnell, joins a list of notable Season 10 guest stars, which includes Theodore Bikel, Eileen Heckart, and Jean Arthur. Matt: James Arness. Robert Brubaker as townsman Jim Buck (1957-1961), as bartender Floyd (1974-1975) [3] Kelton Garwood (aka Jonathan Harper) as undertaker Percy Crump (1966-1972) Dabbs Greer as merchant Mr. Jonas (1956-1968) Pat Hingle as Dr. John Chapman (1971) Victor Izay as bartender Bull (1970-1974) Jonathan Kidd. people wouldn't realize that I really couldn't do anything. In that capacity she toured the US raising money and volunteers for that good cause. and opened a small tavern, at the time called a speakeasy. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. December 24, 1960 - June 18, 1967 (divorced, 1 child), Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing, Annie Get Your Gun Intro with Susan Lucci. Her one big musical number in the Broadway show "Panama Hattie" was cut just before opening night by orders of star Ethel Merman. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Quint: Burt Reynolds. Molly McConnell . : . At 86 years old, Betty Hutton height This landmark adult Western centered on Marshal Matt Dillon of Dodge City. Ma Carp: Linda Watkins. Molly McConnell Doc: Milburn Stone. Festus: Ken Curtis. Matt: James Arness. She also worked occasionally on stage and in nightclubs. [1999]. Who ever said that Betty Hutton could act or sing or dance. Matt: James Arness. [piano player] She did concentrate on the relatively new medium of television and the stage, but she never recovered her previous form. Other people have already commented. A woman tries to raise her son in Dodge after her husband is killed in a gunfight. Matt: James Arness. (12/1/63) Guest-starred on "The Greatest Showman". She proved - to herself, the public and the critics - that she was marketable outside musicals. Kitty: Amanda Blake. She converted to Roman Catholicism. She was laid to rest in a gray-and-pink metal casket at Forest Lawn. Doc: Milburn Stone. She didnt want that to be turned into a circus, he said. However, part of the problem is her breathless inability to fluently deliver the lines. Helmick: Darren McGavin. Doc: Milburn Stone. Turned down the role of Ado Annie in Oklahoma! Battle Creek, Michigan. Matt: James Arness. What Marshal Dillon did not tell her was that her husband was caught stealing cattle and shot during a gun-battle with other outlaws. Just arr'iving in Dodge City, Molly McConnell (Betty Hutton) looks for her husband. She is from USA. Bubbles Hennessy Star Spangled Rhythm (18-Dec-1942) The Fleet's In (24-Jan-1942), Do you know something we don't? family to Detroit to find work in the numerous auto factories there, You'll never hear her hold a note very long in this episode, that's for sure. Johnny: Tony Haig. Official Sites Country United States. But it will always be so. Director Michael O'Herlihy. Received a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in 2013. It was written in 1869. Even Claude Akins can't help this stinker. [after hearing Molly sings 'Silver Threads among the Gold', a slow ballad] Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. She was laid to rest in a gray-and-pink metal casket at Forest Lawn Cathedral City, where stars such as Frank Sinatra and Sonny Bono are interred. Molly McConnell Litton: Rayford Barnes. Gunsmoke Season 10 Episodes 1955 -2022 20 Seasons CBS Drama TVG Watchlist Where to Watch This landmark adult Western centered on Marshal Matt Dillon of Dodge City. At the end, during the quick fight between Matt and Sherne, it is a very obvious stunt double for Sherne. In 1974, began work as a cook and housekeeper at St Anthony's rectory in Provedence, Rhode Island. Quint: Burt Reynolds. and when they detected one, they swooped in and closed it down. Top Ten Gunsmoke Television Episodes Click HERE GunsmokeNet.com ~Click Here to see Top Gunsmoke Television Episodes: The Sandy Henry List Reactions by critics and viewers were so negative that she announced her retirement from show business (one of the many times.). In subsequent films, Betty was able to show her comedic side as well as her singing. Singing was awful. Later, after filming Somebody Loves Me (1952), Betty was all but finished. My guess is men are afraid to admit that the girls are strong. Doc: Milburn Stone. 1921 Betty Hutton was born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Clum: Jacques Aubuchon. She frequently delivers short lines in two sections, thus calling attention to the other flaws. Dorner: Val Avery. I can't get over other reviewers calling her a bombshell. Foster: Arthur Batanides. The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth: Season 8, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 1, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to The Most Anticipated TV & Streaming Shows of March 2023. Even Claude Akins can't help this stinker. Taylor: Ben Cooper. But after the failure of The Betty Hutton Show (1959-60) she worked only sporadically. Bess: Virginia Christine. She had a nice voice, and she had the ability to deliver a song well, but she pushed and yelled until iher voice couldn't take it. In 1937, Betty was hired by Vincent Lopez who had a popular band that appeared on the local radio. She wanted the ultimate, eye-for-an-eye revenge on Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness).And she'd get it, even if it meant hurting Miss Kitty (Amanda Blake) in the process. When she made "Annie Get Your Gun, she was a replacement for Judy Garland. When Matt returns from a two weeks trip, Molly has her chance. Jake: William Boyett. Matt: James Arness. "Gunsmoke" - One of the greatest Western shows. Festus: Ken Curtis. Morgan: Lane Chandler. The incident was later used in both the book and film Valley of the Dolls (1967). Wayne: Tom Reese. A welcome change of pace from the heaviness of this series that always lead to a shootout and eventual death at the end of Matt's six-shooter. : The woman is the famous actress Betty Hutton, who's a bit over the hill to play this role, I think. Hutton died at 86 in her Palm Springs apartment from complications of colon cancer Sunday night, but the official announcement was withheld until after her funeral, said Carl Bruno, executor of her will and a longtime friend. Betty Hutton (Elizabeth June Thornburg) was born on 26 February, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, is an Actress, Soundtrack, Writer. And she tries to hard. Doc treats Mary Rice and her son for scurvy. family way of life wasn't for him, so he left (he committed suicide 16 Betty Hutton tries to resurrect her career in this episode. Karen: Margaret Bly. elsewhere. I was never much of a Hutton fan. The writing, the acting, the plots, it is my favorite tv show. Brady: L.Q. Festus: Ken Curtis. Hutton was so upset, the show's producer Buddy G. DeSylva promised to make her a star in movies at Paramount and he kept his word. In this episode, it has a piano player. Ed: Burt Douglas. Gunsmoke always has and always will be a personal favorite but this episode is totally forgettable. Silva: Ed Peck. Kitty Two people on the run---young Packy Kerlin and fugitive Kip Gilman---join forces in an effort to escape pursuers. Betty Hutton (1) Billy Curtis (1) Billy E. Hughes (1) Bing Russell (1) Bobby Clark (1) Bonnie Beecher (1) Bruce Gordon (1) Buddy Roosevelt (1) Burt Douglas (1) Contents. Hattie: Eileen Heckart. No camera tricks, and no attempt by the double to hide his face. But my customers don't lean to that kind of music. Scanzano: John Dehner. She's hardly that. The next 12 years saw Hutton making television appearances on such programs as Gunsmoke and Burke's Law. Betty Hutton as Molly McConnell Jonathan Kidd as Harper Billy Bowles as Willie McConnell Ollie O'Toole as Herb Jan Peters as Curley Glenn Strange as Sam Noonan Eddie Hice as Cowboy Tom McCauley as Ben Claude Akins as Sy Sherne Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Charles Bail as Townsman (uncredited) John Barton as Townsman (uncredited) Betty Hutton plays a woman from Massachusetts who comes to Dodge with her son (dressed almost ludicrously in a Little Lord Fauntleroy traveling ensemble!) Matt: James Arness. Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg; February 26, 1921 - March 11, 2007) [1] was an American stage, film, and television actress, comedian, dancer, and singer. Stocker: Burt Brinckerhoff. But I liked the way the show ended, not with violent death but a change of heart with Claude Akins, (excellent as usual) and Betty going off together. Marshal Dillon tries to shield her from the truth that her husband was killed during a shootout while trying to steal cattle, which only complicates matters. Tallman: John Fiedler. Was discovered by a New York newspaper in the early 1970s working for a soup kitchen and later a rectory as a house cleaner. I agree with those who criticized Betty Hutton's scenery chewing performance. Grady: Robert Sorrells. Matt: James Arness. Ponder: Arch Johnson. Betty Hutton was born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921, in Battle Creek, Michigan. I agree with most of the other reviewers. Oh, Kitty. She was estranged from her three daughters, who did not ask to attend the service, Bruno said. Ned: Jay Ripley. I saw all this coming, I guess. Technical Specs, [after hearing Molly sings 'Silver Threads among the Gold', a slow ballad]. The Sandy Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg) was a star American stage, film, and television actress, comedienne and singer. Image: The Everett Collection Known For. Matt runs into a wall of fear and hostility when he arrives in Ridge Town to reopen an old murder case. Praylie: Royal Dano. Quint: Burt Reynolds. When Molly McConnell arrives in Dodge with her young son she asks the stage people if they know her husband. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Ten Gunsmoke Television Episodes, ~Click Here to McLane: Claude Akins. Two years later, Betty's father decided that the Peter Maguire, with befriending her and turning her life around. Betty Hutton may be the worst actress ever to film an episode in this venerable cowboy-era series. Festus: Ken Curtis. 1919); attended public schools until age 15; married Theodore Briskin (a camera manufacturer), on September 2, 1945 (divorced 1950); married When individual episodes have scores, they will influence the final season score. Kimbro: Dennis Hopper. Samuel: Richard Anderson. Yaeger: George Lindsey. She appeared in the TV movie 'Satins and Spurs' in 1954 and had her own series 'The Betty Hutton Show' for 2 years from 1959. Doc: Milburn Stone. Early life and education [ edit] Hutton was born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Cowboy Billy Walters admires veteran buffalo hunter Jeff Sutro so much so that he won't reveal that Sutro is also a thief. Matt: James Arness. Newcomer Brad McClain schemes to take profitable advantage of his friendship with Matt. Mrs. Boake: Anne Barton. Harper . Even then, she doesn't even acknowledge him until Matt strongly suggests that she take her son and leave on the next stage. I read all the reviews and I have say that I can't disagree with the low mark reviews. This is one of the worst Gunsmoke episodes ever. Rory Calhoun as Ben Stack, a newcomer to Dodge who makes a play for saloon girl Honey Dare. Festus: Ken Curtis. Vera: Elizabeth Perry. Kitty: Amanda Blake. but times were hard and she decided to take advantage of Prohibition Unfortunately, it didn't work out and Betty headed back to Detroit. NO line. Now her singing. Jocko: Elisha Cook. Bodkin: Roy Roberts. "Little Brown Jug" was accurate for the time. Hutton's performance here is an absolute disaster. Matt: James Arness. There is conflicting information about her death date with most newspaper obituaries stating March 11, 2007 while her gravestone and the Social Security Death Index state March 12, 2007. Her acting range has proven her capable of both comedic and dramatic roles, in addition to the expected musical ones. She wanted anonymity as far as being buried. PURCHASE A LICENSE. April: Elizabeth MacRae. Botkin: Roy Roberts. The entire cast must habe felt akward aboit this performnce and sad for her. Menu. Why did they run this? Doc is the victim of a smear campaign started by the wife of a rival. The Ret of the cast on that picture treated her terribly because they expected to be working with Garland. A young Eastern attorney becomes a nuisance---and a danger---to Matt when he begins questioning the marshal's every move. . Matt: James Arness. Doc: Milburn Stone. Later, she would return to New York and it was here that her career took off. A widow vows to kill Matt, who she blames for her husband's death. Read More . Once, when it was seen, it was a player piano, with a scroll of music playing. Merchant: Mike Road. Adams: Robert Hogan. 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[reading title with shock] Like her acting, Ms. Hutton forces her voice, and that's why it didn't hold up. Josh: Pat Cardi. Lung problems? Her exaggerated responses to everything that was said might have worked on stage or maybe in the silent movies but were too much for sound movies and way too much for the intimacy of television. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Its popularity spawned a number of copycats, but none would enjoy the longevity (and few the consistent quality) of this classic. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. When she finds out he's been killed, and Dillon is responsible, she wonders why he didn't tell her in the first place and sets out to learn how to shoot so she can kill him. Relko: H.M. Wynant. Check In. (Photo by CBS via Getty Images) Save. Slow and not enough Matt Dillon, Festus or Doc. Yes, she's treating this like it's Macbeth. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Pinto: John Milford. Simmons: Chubby Johnson. Festus: Ken Curtis. Wesley: Jack Weston. Thornburg was an alcoholic. A powerhouse performance by Betty Hutton. Kitty: Amanda Blake. What Marshal Dillon did not tell her was that her husband was caught stealing cattle and shot during a gun-battle with other outlaws. This episode missed the mark in more ways than one. Curly: Tom Simcox. She believes Matt murdered him, and is determined to kill Matt in a shoot out. Betty Hutton's terrible acting is supplemented by awful singing. Click HERE for the next show in the countdown. Breck: Ben Cooper. Kitty: Amanda Blake. She checks on him once while he is sleeping, then he doesn't show up again until the end of the story. Betty Hutton singing "Frankie and Johnny" in an old Gunsmoke Episode from 1965 Show more Betty Hutton - Somebody Loves Me Monkeytreasures 122K views 14 years ago Betty Hutton - Can't Stop. It should be PART of a total package, not all of it. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! Find top songs and albums by Betty Hutton, including He's a Demon - He's a Devil - He's a Doll, It's a Man and more. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Kitty: Amanda Blake. The following year, she left New York for Hollywood, where she was to find new life in films. Yes, she is way over the top, without internalizing the part at all. Gunsmoke (TV Series) Bad Lady from Brookline (1965) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by Cinematography by Film Editing by Casting By Art Direction by Set Decoration by Makeup Department Production Management Matt: James Arness. Matt: James Arness. This had to be filmed before her personal tragedies and her time in a convent. Keeping the peace in Dodge City is no funny business, but Arness and Curtis share a laugh with Betty Hutton on the set. Elsa: Bethel Leslie. In addition to that, Mrs. Thornburg was an alcoholic. Get personalized pricing by telling us when, where, and how you want to use this asset. At Tuesdays small gathering were her three caregivers, Bruno and his partner, who were her landlords. Festus: Ken Curtis. Even in her later years, she continued to receive fan mail from around the world. Gilman: Tim O'Connor. Walters: Russ Tamblyn. Festus: Ken Curtis. What do you expect when you hire the "Blonde Bombshell"?? When Molly McConnell arrives in Dodge with her young son she asks the stage people if they know her husband. Matt was the lawman on the scene. By creating an account, you agree to the Betty found herself on Broadway in 1940, and it was only a matter of time before her career took off to bigger heights. Doc: Milburn Stone. The perfect tummy control bodysuit, a popcorn gadget, more bestsellers starting at $8. | They always make women out to be these weak little creatures. Forget the plot. In 1967, Hutton's life turned to despair as her mother passed away and she declared bankruptcy. Bennings: Sandy Kenyon. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter see Top Gunsmoke When she finds out he's been killed, and Dillon is responsible, she wonders why he didn't tell her in the first place and sets out to learn how to shoot so she can kill him. Kitty: Amanda Blake. Even Picasso dropped his brush once or twice, This is one of the worst episodes of Gunsmoke. I couldn't wait to see the end of the episode. Kitty: Amanda Blake. I used to hit fast and run in hopes that I've looked at and listened to old vocal performances from Ms. Hutton. Britton: Joe Maross. Kitty: Amanda Blake. #4 Worst Gunsmoke: "Bad Lady from Brookline" Written by Gustave Field, Directed by Michael O'Herlihy, Assistant Director Robert L. Rosen, Guest Cast: Betty Hutton, Claude Akins, Billy Bowles, John Hubbard, Jonathan Kidd, Ollie O'Toole, Jan Peters, Eddie Hice, Tom McCauley. Ruthless Jonah Hutchison returns home after 30 years in prison---determined to rebuild his ranching empire. This was a small way of getting some money for the poor family. Sullins: Michael Forest. to meet her husband. Remembering The Cast from This Episode of The Betty Hutton Show 1959 - YouTube Remembering The Cast from This Episode of The Betty Hutton Show 1959 This show aired from 10-1-1959 to. Pike Beechum devises a sinister plan to get rid of the person standing between him and Ellie Merchant---her husband. Costa: Robert Culp. Shay: Gerald S. O'Loughlin. Carl: John Lupton. After this Betty's career began to slump very quickly and she faded from public view. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Mother, with Pete Candoli, of daughter Caroline Candoli (born on June 19, 1962). Gunsmoke: Molly McConnell: 1 episode: 1977: Baretta: Velma: 1 episode: Box Office Ranking. All rights reserved. Jones. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 26 February. Gunsmoke (TV Series) Bad Lady from Brookline (1965) Betty Hutton: Molly McConnell Showing all 3 items Jump to: Photos (1) Quotes (2) Photos Quotes Molly McConnell : Oh, Kitty. Having to fend for themselves, Mrs. Thornburg moved the She was signed by Paramount Pictures and made her debut, at 21, in The Fleet's In (1942), along with Eddie Bracken, William Holden and Dorothy Lamour. Ben: Steve Ihnat. Matt intervenes when a smoldering feud between the Renner brothers boils over. Ollie O'Toole . Also, Paramount featured her in a one-reeler, Three Kings and a Queen (1939). Betty Hutton, the brassy blonde star of Annie Get Your Gun, was buried Tuesday with a handful of mourners in attendance. Let's just say he's more mine than anyone else's.
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