In a time of innocence, his straightforward, all-American cowboy manner made him a beloved international icon. At the height of his fame, Leonard Frank Slye (a.k.a. Roy Rogers) was one of Hollywood's biggest stars. In 1948... more » alone, his movies sold nearly 100 million tickets. In the 1950s, more than two million children every month bought comic books, breathlessly following the adventures of Roy and his famous golden palomino, Trigger. Now, for the first time, BIOGRAPHY® presents the complete story of the boy from Cincinnati, Ohio, who became the "King of the Cowboys." Home movies, film outtakes, and rare television clips provide a glimpse into Rogers's lightning rise to stardom. From his humble beginnings as a radio singer and guitar player to his place in history as a matinee idol, this is an intimate portrait of ROY ROGERS, quintessential American hero. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection« less
Genres:Television, Musicals & Performing Arts, Documentary Sub-Genres:Television, Documentary, Biography Studio:A&E Home Video Format:DVD - Color - Closed-captioned DVD Release Date: 09/27/2005 Original Release Date: 01/01/2005 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2005 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 0hr 50min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 4 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
A deep and honest look into the life of an unforgettable man
03/06/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My little boy is a Roy Rogers freak, and now that I've watched a few of his movies and after we brought this video home from the library, I can see why. Roy Rogers was a great person, and he is reminiscent of a time of innocence that is so far removed from entertainment in our culture today. I highly recommend this video, you'll find out just about anything you've ever wanted to know about Roy Rogers...my only gripe is that I wish they would update this biography. This was done 2-3 years before Roy died, and before his museum was moved to Branson. There are obviously still plenty of Roy Rogers fans out there, and we'd all like to know how this megastar bid his final "Happy Trails", and where one might visit his grave. Many would probably also like to see an updated bit about the new Branson museum. Roy was is and forever will be THE KING OF THE COWBOYS"
Roy Rogers Rules!!
11/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an excellent A&E Biography of the late,great cowboy actor-singer Roy Rogers.Roy,may you forever live in our hearts,we all love you!!"
Get to know the REAL Roy Rogers!
Mark Barragar | 06/07/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you want to know the Real Roy Rogers and not just the "King of the Cowboys" from the Silver Screen, then this is a MUST for your video library. I had the honor of meeting both Roy and Dale at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City and they were two of the most genuine people and just as wholesome as they played on the screen. If you love the Singin' Cowboy and love Roy and Dale then you have to see this wonderful bio.
Mark from Oklahoma!"
Rogers Bio
Reverend Skull | Ohio USA | 10/18/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I've always loved Roy Rogers and by extension Dale Evans, their radio shows, films, recordings, comics, etc. This is no exception. I don't think I learned anything new here, but I certainly enjoyed watching this DVD."
A very moving biography
Paul R. Jones | Kentucky | 07/12/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"In this day of trash celebrities, what a wonderful biography of truly wonderful, good, caring people. This DVD is well worth an hour of anyones time, western fan or not. This and the Bill "Hopalong Cassidy" Boyd biography give a glimpse of a world long gone."