Is anyone from Wagon Train still alive?
Is anyone from Wagon Train still alive?
Two regular cast members are alive out of the eight on the show. They were Michael Burns, a published author who was a boy when he joined the show as a guest, and 88 years old Robert Fuller, who is now a horse Rancher.
Why did Ward Bond and Robert Horton not get along?
Ward Bond (Major Seth Adams) and Robert Horton (Flint McCullough) did not get along on the set. According to Horton, Bond spread rumors about his sexuality. The two men settled their differences two days before Bond died.
Why did Robert Horton leave the show Wagon Train?
Mr. Horton left the show when it was at the height of its popularity, turning down a lucrative contract because, he said, he wanted to avoid becoming typecast. “There is a lot more to this business than just collecting your paycheck,” he told The Saturday Evening Post shortly afterward.
How many miles did a Wagon Train go in a day?
The covered wagon made 8 to 20 miles per day depending upon weather, roadway conditions and the health of the travelers. It could take up to six months or longer to reach their destination.
