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The Official Chronicle for Fan Club Members

Exclusive Interview: Q & A with Actor Marc Gilpin who portrayed Young John Reid in “The Legend of the Lone Ranger” in 1981

Full Feature Article On Henager’s Museum Located in Buckskin, Indiana By Randy Johnson THE SILVER BULLET Page 2 Marc Gilpin - One to One

I have had the pleasure of chatting with Mr. Marc Gilpin. For those who don’t remember him, I will give you a reminder. Marc portrayed the young John Reid in the 1981 movie “The Legend of the Lone Ranger”. I sent him a few questions and here are his answers: 1) How old were you during the filming of "Legend of the Lone Ranger"? Let's see, I must've been about thirteen. I looked quite young for my age. We shot in Sum- mer of '80, I think.. Very hot in New Mexico. 2) Did your mother or father or both accompany you on location while filming? Definitely. I always had a parent on location with me, usually my mother. The family would come visit from time to time when they could. Depending on how long the film was shoot- ing, my little sister would tag along and go to school in the area. 3) How were you cast for the role? Most roles require an actor to perform the hardest scene in the film. The director and pro- ducer usually make sure the kid can do the job. It's already a big risk to use actors under eighteen because of the child labor laws in most states. I performed the crying scene with my dead "ma" to get the job. I'm pretty sure someone knew me or my work up to that point, because it really happened fast. The interview must have been a "let's just make sure" kind, before signing me on. 4) All of your scenes happen before the title screen setting the stage for the entire movie, how did you feel about that? Well, I was not aware of how they would use the scenes at the time. I understood I was at the beginning of the film, but that doesn't mean they shoot the movie in a linear fashion. I remember sitting around the set hanging out with Jason Robards, Michael Horse, John Perry or Christopher Lloyd. They were all there working scenes that appear much later. Some days, I was on hold around the set while other scenes were being staged and shot. 5) Did you and Patrick Montoya hit it off pretty good while filming? We really did. We had a chance to hang out and do some training with horses before get- ting to the set. I think he was from Albuquerque. We stayed in Santa Fe during production which is close to there. I remember him being a quiet, contemplative kid. Good memories. I S S U E 1 1 1 - J U N E 2 0 1 5 - VOL. 27 NO. 2 Page 3

6) Was a particular Native American tribe cast for all the extras? I don't know. I do remember that the chief in our scenes was a real chief of his tribe. He was highly respected on the set. I cringe when I hear his voice though, because I think that was dubbed, which is a shame because his real voice was very rich and deep. I'm not sure why it was dubbed. 7) When Tonto brings you to his tribe, where was the location for that scene? Everything was shot outside of Santa Fe and Albuquerque. We were really out there in the desert somewhere. I wish I could tell you more. 8) Did you keep any mementos from "The Legend of the Lone Ranger"? Oh yeah! I've still got the pigskin native leggings that I wore in the film. The costume de- signer literally bought up all of the pigskin suede that was available in the country at the time. She had to make hundreds of authentic leggings for everyone. Everything was au- thentic. They really wanted this western to feel real. I wish I had worked on another West- ern. They are so much fun to work on. And I have about 4 or 5 real silver bullets that the prop master gave me. They are still shiny. 9) Did you appear in any other films? Before the Lone Ranger, I co-starred as Roy Scheider's son in Jaws 2 and many other films. Most are not remembered. Ha! Also typical TV shows like Chips, Fantasy Island, etc. from the '80's. 10) What do you do for a living now? I spent my first 21 years as an actor growing up on a set all the time. So, at one point, I just walked away from it all. I had come so close for too long at landing really big roles, but it just wasn't meant to be, I guess. I felt like trying a go at a normal life and not leaving it up to someone else if I would be happy or successful. The funny thing is, I work behind the camera now in animation and technology. I have a wonderful wife, Kaki, and two boys, Spencer and Presley. I wouldn't have such a great fam- ily if I'd not given up acting because it can be very difficult to have real relationships where one is grounded. I think that's why all of my favorite actor's had a normal life before they became stars. They had that background they could pull from and use to connect with the audience. …….Special thanks to Mr. Gilpin for taking the time to answer my 10 Q Challenge. THE SILVER BULLET Page 4

John Bennett Perry - Part 2 - The Rest of the Pictures Please DO NOT SHARE to public media - These are from Mr. Perry’s personal archive

Top: Henry Wills and John Bennett Perry Middle: Klinton Spilsbury and Mr. Perry Bottom: Mr. Perry in the Ambush Scene I S S U E 1 1 1 - J U N E 2 0 1 5 - VOL. 27 NO. 2 Page 5 Portrayers of Dan Reid, Sr. on the Silver Screen

Tristram Coffin (1949: Enter the Lone Ranger)

Tristram Coffin (1909-1990) was born in a Utah mining community, grew up in Salt Lake City, and started acting while in high school. He later contin- ued acting with traveling stock companies. Having earned a degree in speech at the University of Washington, he worked as a news analyst and sportscaster until a Hollywood talent scout approached him with the idea of putting him in films. Coffin's sinister looks served him well in the roles he played in serials like Perils of Nyoka (1942) and (1942), but there were occasional hero roles, too, as in the feature The Corpse Van- ishes (1942) with Bela Lugosi. He donned the bullet helmet and gadget- laden leather jacket of Rocket Man in the 1949 serial (1949). Baby boomers might remember Coffin best as the Arizona Ranger Captain in the 1950s Western series 26 Men (1957).

John Bennett Perry (1981: The Legend of the Lone Ranger)

John Bennett Perry has enjoyed a diverse and successful ca- reer that spans over the last few decades. Born a natural en- tertainer in Williamstown, Massachussetts, he started a band with his brother Tony and enjoyed local success. His acting roots were firmly planted in New York where he starred in many Broadway plays and musicals. Splitting time on both coasts, he appeared in numerous commercials, and became easily recognizable as the "Old Spice" sailor in the seventies. John went on to appear in a long list of dramatic and comedic features using both his sarcastic wit and emotional depth to gain fans of moviegoers and critics everywhere. In 1988 he won a Western Heritage Award for his work on the television drama Independence. John enjoys working with his son, Mat- thew Perry, and has played his father in the film Fools Rush In and the television show Scrubs. He also enjoys touring with his folk/country/comedy band "The Ojai Boys." He lives in Ojai with his wife Debbie, two dogs, a couple of horses and about James Badge Dale (2013: The Lone Ranger) was born on five chickens. May 1, 1978 in New York City, New York, USA as James Badgett Dale. His most notable works to date are in the 1990 film adap- tation of Lord of the Flies (in which he played the part of Simon) and the role of Chase Edmunds in the third season of the Fox TV series 24 (which he later reprised in the video game of the same title). He also appeared in CSI: Miami and CSI: NY as serial killer Henry Darius.

In 2006, he was cast in the pivotal supporting role of Trooper Barrigan in The Departed. He then was cast as the lead in AMC's political thriller Rubicon. He also stars as one of the three leads in the big-budget HBO miniseries The Pacific from executive pro- ducers Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.

In 2013, Dale played Eric Savin in the Marvel Comics-based Iron Man 3, Captain Speke in the science fiction thriller World War Z, and the brother of Lee Harvey Oswald in Parkland. THE SILVER BULLET Page 6

A “Lone Ranger” Museum in Indiana? By Randy Johnson Is there a museum that features both Westerns and The Lone Ranger? YES! I’d like to introduce you to Henager’s Memories and Nostalgia Museum located southwest Indiana, at 8837 S. Hwy 57, Buckskin, IN. The Henager’s Museum is an American History Museum that exhibits Movie Items, Westerns [with a section on the Lone Ranger], Music, Smokey Bear, Military & other Memorabilia. James Henager, the President and Head Curator, is TLRFC Member #49. James and the Henager’s Museum were the pro- Directions: Off I-64, exit 29B Hours: moters of the 2011 Roy Roger’s 100th Open 6 days a week (Call to verify hours) Birthday Centennial which included our Phone: 812-795-2230 Admission: $6 own Lone Ranger TLRFC Member #1 and Adults $3 Children under 7 free Silver. My wife, Ruth, & I were privileged to volunteer as their helpers. The Silver Bullet featured several articles related to the event…including the Lone Ranger’s ap- pearance and our serving as volunteers at the event.

As the LRFC Indiana State Director, I and my wife visited the Henager’s Memories and Nostalgia Museum in August 2014…a very interesting visit indeed. We visited not really knowing what to expect, but understood that he was exhibiting Roy Rogers, the Lone Ranger and all Westerns in general. Based on our prior conversations, I knew James was looking for LR memorabilia and collectible donations. We brought with us a dozen items from my personal collection. James is quiet the promoter and vision- ary. With limited funds and donations, he has gathered together a great number of items on a variety of topics well beyond the Western theme. Included in his projects are the National Veterans Memorial and Hollywood Support Group. I S S U E 1 1 1 - J U N E 2 0 1 5 - VOL. 27 NO. 2 Page 7

One of James’ National Veterans Memorial and Hollywood Support Group project goals is to honor stars that served in the military. James has requested that TLRFC members help raise the funds honor with a “star” like the one for Gun- smoke’s James Arness [see above]. These stars are made of crystal ¼ inches thick and 4 inches in diameter. The name of branch of service and dates of service will be on the star. The cost of the star and a medallion is $100. If you are able and willing to help, please join me by going to “http://www.gofundme.com/sj8mtk” to contribute. If only five TLRFC members would give $20 each, James could purchase the star for Clayton Moore. Any excess funds collected would be used to honor other movie and TV Western stars. Additionally, biographies on mention his service in WWII, but nothing specific. If any TLRFC member has access to or more info regard- ing Jay’s military service, please forward that info to [email protected]. This "Loneliest Museum in America" may be now too popular for that designation, and surely worth a visit. THE SILVER BULLET Page 8

I read on the internet where someone had said of James Henager and his collection, “I was simply amazed that he has managed to amass such an impressive collection based on the simple principle that people have a lot of treasures they don't want but can't part with. Henager's small museum feels like a storage room at the Smithsonian.” Randy Johnson TLRFC#208

Indiana State Director

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Special Message to All Lone Ranger Fan Club Members ***It's Happening - It's Fun - The first time ever on a State Level *** The Lone Ranger Round-ups are being hosted by State Directors. The President of TLRFC will be there to meet you and discuss all aspects of interest being considered for the future of TLRFC. Also a time for members to meet and talk about what The Lone Ranger image and character has meant to them, talk about their memorabilia and swap phone numbers with other members. The Lone Ranger Family is special as those of us over age 50 have probably experienced the best years from radio, serials, television and the two movies produced in 1956 and 1958. Lets preserve this image and get together while we still can and meet others like you that grew up trying to live the image of the character and the Creed. --Door Prize drawings for those who -- 1) Wear your Lone Ranger Fan Club T-shirt will be eligible for a terrific Door Prize. 2) Bring your LRFC Identification card and be eligible for another fantastic Door Prize **Guaranteed - Every Lone Ranger enthusiast will want these Door Prizes

No cost for members and 1 guest to at- tend and each location will have food available if you want to have a meal. $5 fee for non- members unless they join TLRFC at the Round -Up. Motels have been arranged for anyone that wants to come and stay overnight. Be sure to mention that you are a LRFC member for a discount. So Round-Up and Get Together and meet the State Directors, other members and TLRFC President by contacting a SD in Ohio or Indiana right now. We will have our own spe- cific area at each restaurant for our Round-up. I S S U E 1 1 1 - J U N E 2 0 1 5 - VOL. 27 NO. 2 Page 11

In Ohio - SD John Contini #655 is the Host When: Saturday, June 6, 2015 Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm Where: Bob Evans Restaurant 5375 Dressler Road NW North Canton, Ohio. 44720 Lodging: Red Roof Inn. (directly behind Bob Evans) Phone number: 330-499-1970 Holiday Inn. ( across street from Bob Evans) Phone number: 330-494-2770 Location is right off of interstate 77 at Everhard Road exit. John Contini For questions or to confirm that you will attend Email -- [email protected] [email protected] include your phone number in your email

In Indiana - SD Randy Johnson #208 is the Host When: Sunday, June 7, 2015 Time: Noon - 5:00pm Where: Panera Bread, 55 S. Raceway Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46231 It is located north of I-70 and the airport, on the corner of Rockville and Raceway Rd. about 3 miles west of I-465 of Rockville Rd (US36)

For questions or to confirm that you will attend (yes you can bring a guest) Randy Johnson Email -- [email protected] [email protected] include your phone number in your email

Lone Ranger Round-ups in several other States are in the planning stage. Information will be emailed to everyone later as to what State, location, date and time.

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A Message from Tex -

The T-shirt campaign was a great success for the members who purchased them. Since I do not get out very often I will enjoy wearing my T-shirt around home. I have received many requests as to when we will do it again and if the T-shirts can be long sleeve as well as short sleeve. Because of all the emails requesting the T-shirts we are plan- ning on having them again in September. We are working on having them available in both long and short sleeves. We are waiting until September because a lot of you asked if they would be available as gifts for Christmas. You asked and we are trying to do it.

Also, let me mention that I am not a Social Media (facebook) type of person. I do what is needed for TLRFC. Some of you have sent friend request that I have not responded. Please do not be offended, but I do have limited time and cannot engage in a lot of conversation on Facebook.

Any requests to me should still be done through TLRFC website page "Contact Us" with your membership number.

I appreciate your help and understanding about me not engaging in Facebook Social Media.

TLRFC now has many members under the age of 18. More now than at any time in the past 8 years. Also we have a lot of women "Lady Lone Ranger" mem- bers. All of this is exciting to see more people joining TLRFC.

With the help of Greg Champy we have a nice interesting and informative Silver Bullet Chronicle available every quarter.

New plans are in the making that I believe will make being a member even more enjoyable. You will be hearing about them in the future SBC issues. Also I will keep those of you that use Facebook updated by posting future events and activities.

Best wishes to all of you for a great summer in the USA. For those of you in other Countries that will be having winter, all I can say is "stay warm."

Thank all of you Kemosabes and “Hi-Yo, Silver!” Tex Holland Executive Director The Lone Ranger Fan Club I S S U E 1 1 1 - J U N E 2 0 1 5 - VOL. 27 NO. 2 Page 13

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