Mister ed and me, and more by alan young goodreads. Ed, has died at the age of 96, according to variety the actor passed away on thursday may 20 at the motion picture and television home in woodland. Starring alongside the most famous horse in americana, mr. Actorcomedian alan young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom mister ed, has died, a spokeswoman for the motion picture and television home said friday. Alan young, who gamely played straight man to a talking horse for five years in classic sitcom mr. It was wonderful to talk with the wonderful comic alan young, who passed away last may at the age of 96. Androcles and the lion, jim backus, george bernard shaw, victor mature chapter three hollywood. Alan young, actor who played willllburrrrr on mister ed.
Actor and comedian alan young who starred on the sitcom mr ed has died, aged 96. Mister ed star alan young dead at 94 torn apart by. Eds owner and best friend, passed away last thursday at the age of 96. Ed, has died at the age of 96, according to variety the actor passed away on thursday may 20 at the motion picture and television home in. May 21, 2016 alan young, the ownerhorsewhisperer of the talking horse mr. Alan young bill oreilly interview about mister ed youtube.
Mister ed s owner, wilbur, presents a backstage look at the creation of one of televisions classic shows, based on a talking horse, and traces alan young s varied. See all books authored by alan young, including in the footsteps of robert bruce, and cosmic healing. Ed in the sixties sitcom of the same name, has died at age 96. I like listening to alan young on the radio in his many roles and this book tells a lot of the story behind that as well as his on screen roles. All royaltyfree licenses include global use rights, comprehensive protection, simple pricing with volume discounts available. Ed, a horse who talks, but whom only wilbur can hear. Apr 02, 2016 beloved mister ed star alan young struggled through his sad last days, the national enquirer has learned. From 1988 to 1989 he starred as ed pepper in the tv series coming of age. Mister ed is an american television situation comedy produced by filmways that aired in syndication from january 5 to july 2, 1961, and then on cbs from october 1, 1961 to february 6, 1966. Had his first name legally changed from angus to alan when he was age 20.
This is a musthave book for all those who remember watching the adventures of mister ed and his human companions. There is much information online about the horse that is not true. He at first agreed, then he kindly turned us down due to his religious beliefs. See more ideas about mister ed, talking horses, classic tv. Alan young was most famous for his role as wilbur post, the frazzled owner of a talking horse on the 1960s sitcom mister ed. Connie hines and alan young in tvs mister ed leon ames and florence macmichael mister ed is an american television situation comedy produced by filmways 1 that aired in syndication from january 5 to july 2, 1961, and then on cbs from october 1, 1961 to february 6, 1966.
Initially a mystery at the producers insistence, young started the rumor that peanut. In 2008, we tried to hire him to play wilbur post with mr ed for a commercial to legalize gambling. Brooks mister ed is one of the few series to debut in syndication and be picked up by a major network. Young is seen here at a wedding between bamboo harvester and rosita in the episode ed the bridegroom. We are taken back to 1961 and learn how the series evolved to become such a great success, and continues to be seen all over the world more than 40 years later. Paul whiteman, tallulah bankhead, zero mostel, eddie cantor, jo stafford chapter two hollywood the breeding ground of character and characters. A third version is quoted by alan young in his book mr. Jan 29, 2017 it was wonderful to talk with the wonderful comic alan young, who passed away last may at the age of 96. Alan young is probably best remembered for his 19611966 television role, playing wilbur post, second fiddle to a talking horse named mr. They were all characters the time machine, mister ed, and ducktales, respectively created by veteran actor alan young, who celebrated his 90th birthday two weeks ago. May 21, 2016 actorcomedian alan young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s tv sitcom mister ed, has passed on. Buy a cheap copy of mister ed and me book by bill burt. He played the role of wilbur post in mister ed from 1961 to 1966.
He was best known for his role as gentle wilbur post in the television comedy series mister ed 19611966. I originally followed the dates from jerry haendiges vintage radio site. Nick at night young later said that he and his fourlegged costar were great pals and that the relationship between wilbur and ed was the backbone of. Young was an established radio and television personality when he began playing wilburrrr, who could talk to a horse, of course. Even though mister ed is now almost 50 years old, young says he still gets asked how the horses lips were made to move. May 21, 2016 alan young, a comedian and veteran supporting actor who found wide fame as an unlikely sort of second fiddle the hapless straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom mister ed. Actorcomedian alan young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom mister ed, has died, a spokeswoman. May 20, 2016 alan young, who played the hapless yet protective owner of a talking horse on the popular television comedy mister ed, has died at age 96, according to officials at the motion picture. This book takes a ook at the classic television series, mister ed, written by its costar alan young. Alan young, the veteran comedian, actor, and radio personality best known for his role as wilbur post on the cbs sitcom mister ed, has passed away at the age of 96, according to his publicist. Bill oreilly interviews alan young about mister ed in his tv icon segment 6.
Alan young was born in northern england in 1919, but his scots father moved the family to edinburgh, scotland, when young was a toddler and then to canada when young was about 6 years old. The wellmeaning if overmatched wilbur is the only character to whom the horse. May 20, 2016 alan young, the star of classic sitcom mr. A comparative study of channeled teachings on healing, and more on. Jun 12, 2007 bill oreilly interviews alan young about mister ed in his tv icon segment 6. Mister eds owner, wilbur, presents a backstage look at the creation of one of televisions classic shows, based on a talking horse, and traces alan youngs varied. May 21, 2016 alan young, the veteran comedian, actor, and radio personality best known for his role as wilbur post on the cbs sitcom mister ed, has passed away at the age of 96, according to his publicist. Alan young s book separates the facts from the rumors. The shows nutty premise was that mister ed would talk only to wilbur, an architect who worked from a studio in a barn he shared with the horse. The shows title character is a talking horse which originally appeared in short stories by walter r. In november of 2011, on the eve of his 92 birthday, i spoke with alan at length about his life and career. Alan youngs most popular book is in the footsteps of robert bruce. Young reminisces about mister ed 1958 makeup man jack p.
Alan young, the amazingly talented actor who costarred with a giant talking horse named mister ed, has sadly passed away at 96 years old. Book awards book club selections books by author books by. Alan young performed double duty during the final season of the series, also directing nearly all episodes. Alan young with his tv talking horse on mister ed sure, he starred opposite a talking horse on the 1960s cbs sitcom, but he also hosted an emmywinning variety show and voiced a popular. Books by alan young author of mister ed and me, and more. Alan young biography birthday, trivia british actor who2. In 1962 while not filming mister ed young appeared as john stetson inventor of the famous western. The 96yearold actor best known for his role as wilbur post, owner of the famous talking horse in the 60s tv series was in rapidly declining health before passing away at the motion picture and television home retirement. Alan young books list of books by author alan young. Alan young was cast as wilbur post, an architect who learns that he has a talking horse in the sitcom mr. Beginning in 1961, the series would last five years for a total of 143 episodes.
Mister eds alan young talks about the talking horse and hollywood lore print this post. Alan young, angus young, britishborn american comic actor born nov. Mister eds alan young talks about the talking horse and. Young switched to abc in late 44, october 03 1944 june 28 1946, eventually returning to nbc in the fall of 46 sept. As a boy, he suffered from severe asthma, which kept him bedridden for long periods of time but encouraged his love of radio. Alan young, an emmy awardwinning comic actor best remembered for playing wilbur, the human sidekick and wonky owner of a talking horse. Young is seen here at a wedding between bamboo harvester and rosita in. Ed in a way that you really understand that he and mr. Mister ed star alan young dead at 94 torn apart by family. Alan young was a britishcanadianamerican actor, voice actor, comedian and radio and. May 20, 2016 alan young, an emmy awardwinning comic actor best remembered for playing wilbur, the human sidekick and wonky owner of a talking horse in the 1960s television sitcom mister ed, died may 19. May 20, 2016 actor and comedian alan young who starred on the sitcom mr ed has died, aged 96. Also known for his voice work as scrooge mcduck and farmer smurf, those who were fans of mister ed, which starred a talking horse, of course, and aired on cbs from 1961 to 1966, couldnt help. Aside from his classic role in mister ed, he has also had starring roles in the time machine, androcles and the lion and tom thumb.
Mister eds owner, wilbur, presents a backstage look at the creatio. Jan 1, 2017 explore robinslabs3797s board remembering alan youngmr. May 25, 2016 the talented alan young, who played wilbur post, mr. See more ideas about alan young, mister ed and talking horses. Alan young is an american television and film legend whose career has spanned over six decades. Ap photo, file in this march 22, 1962 file photo, actor alan. Young was approached for mister ed by producer arthur lubin, creator of the hit film, francis the talking mule 1950. Alan young, the ownerhorsewhisperer of the talking horse mr. May 20, 2016 alan young, who gamely played straight man to a talking horse for five years in classic sitcom mr. Beloved mister ed star alan young struggled through his sad last days, the national enquirer has learned. As a sign how cheesy tvproduction values were in its boomer era. Mister ed is an american television situation comedy produced by filmways that aired in.
November 19, 1919 may 19, 2016 was a britishcanadianamerican actor, voice actor, comedian and radio and television host, whom tv guide called the charlie chaplin of television. Actorcomedian alan young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s tv sitcom mister ed, has passed on. Alan also gives us behind the scenes stories about mister ed himself, and shares stories about his own life and career. Alan young, a comedian and veteran supporting actor who found wide fame as an unlikely sort of second fiddle the hapless straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom mister ed. November 19, 1919 may 19, 2016 was a britishcanadian. Young wrote in his book that hed frequently visit his former costar in retirement. Just about everyone remembers the catchy opening song to. We are taken back to 1961 and learn how the series evolved.
Alan young, who played the hapless yet protective owner of a talking horse on the popular television comedy mister ed, has died at age 96, according to officials at the motion picture. But alan young will be enshrined forever in tv history as wilbur, the straight man to a wisecracking mr. April 27, 1964 mister ed alan young, connie hines and. The talented alan young, who played wilbur post, mr. He was also the voice of disneys scrooge mcduck for over thirty years.
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