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Marion Robert Morrison

Marion Robert Morrison his voice couldn’t be confused with Roy Orbison but he really gained his fame when he became known as John Wayne

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Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/18/2025 10:28:00 PM

The name change was a wise choice. I love how you saved it for the ending. I enjoy the memory of a great actor. "Head 'em up. Circle the wagons". That's the only line I recall.

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 5/19/2025 12:41:00 AM

Yes it was Hilda. Thanks

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/16/2025 11:14:00 PM

Oh very cool. I had forgotten he completely changed his name

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 5/17/2025 3:48:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. He was known as John Wayne so long maybe even he forgot

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/16/2025 7:34:00 AM

Great that Marion became famous. He influenced many young people over the years with his starring roles in so many Western movies. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 5/16/2025 1:40:00 PM

Thanks Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/15/2025 8:20:00 PM

What a surprise was lying in wait for me here, Oliver. Thanx. I had NO idea. Appreciate the info, presented with style. ~ Gershon

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 5/16/2025 1:44:00 AM

Thanks Gershon