If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The Moons Our Home (1936) ForWagon Train, Bond was assigned the lead role of the crusty but compassionate Major Seth Adams, the trail master. Slightly Dangerous (1943) There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. His wife, Ruth, and three. While attending college in Cambridge, Massachusetts, studying to be an engineer, Brennan became interested in theatre and appeared in school plays. Nov. 20 In 1945, 24 Nazi leaders went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Weve updated the security on the site. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Among his more than 100 feature films were "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1938), "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" (1939), "Meet John Doe"(1941), "The Pride of the Yankees" (1942), "To Have and Have Not" (1944), "Bad Day at Black Rock" (1955), "How the West Was Won" (1962), and "The Gnome-Mobile" (1967). His darker side is played down almost to the point of afterthought. Bond, Wayne, and the entire Southern Cal team were hired to appear inSalute(1929), a football film starringGeorge OBrienand directed byJohn Ford. Anepileptic, he was rejected by thedraftduringWorld War II. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) The Green Promise Mr. Matthews (1949) He worked for $7.50 a day at the Universal Studios and for the next decade appeared in a number of movies. Walter Brennan died on the 21 September 1974. advertisement Search above to list available cemeteries. Im talking about his association with the right-wing Motion Picture Alliance and the Hollywood blacklist. See also Brennan again. Here is a fascinating piece called :Ward Bond: Oaf, Loudmouth, Anti-Semite, by Erik Lundegaard- http://eriklundegaard.com/item/ward-bond-oaf-loudmouth-anti-semite. In 1935, Brennan got a small part of a taxi-driver in producer Samuel Goldwyns The Wedding Night. His characterization in the minor role led to expansion of his part and signing of a contract with Goldwyn. He entered pictures as an extra beginning in 1923, then did some work as a stuntman. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Home in Indiana J.F. Scratch-As-Catch-Can (1931) You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Walter Andrew Brennan was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, less than two miles from his family's home in Swampscott. Surrender Sheriff Bill Howard (1950) After five years on ABC, The Real McCoys switched to CBS for a final season. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Through sheer diligence he eked out a living for his wife and three children, eventually drawing attention with his ability to enliven bit parts. in Oxnard, California, USA, This form allows you to report an error or to submit additional information about this family tree: Walter BRENNAN (1894), Copyright Wikipdia authors - This article is under licence CC BY-SA 3.0. He married Mary Louise Meyers in 1954, and she survived him. This account has been disabled. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Banjo on My Knee Newt Holley (1936) You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. We have set your language to Landau was appearing on Wagon Train when Bond learned that he was a Jewish New York actor. Walter Andrew Brennan (born July 25, 1894 died September 21, 1974) was an American actor. The Way to the Gold Uncle George Williams (1957) Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Nov. 28 In 1943, President Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin met in Tehran during World War II. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. English Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The pair tied the knot in on October 17, 1920, and welcomed two children, a son named Arthur Mike "Big Mike" Brennan and a daughter Ruth Caroline Brennan in 1921. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Set in California's San Fernando Valley, it was filmed at Desilu studios in Hollywood. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7001596/ruth-caroline-brennan. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The Proud Ones (1956) This nearly succeeded when Luke met Louise Howard, portrayed by Janet De Gore, a widow with a young son, Greg, played by Butch Patrick, later of CBS's series The Munsters, a relationship which continued through the end of the series. Nobody Lives Forever (1946) On May 30, 1957, he guest starred on NBCs The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford. We have set your language to He worked some in vaudeville and also held various jobs such as a bank clerk and lumberjack. Starting with touring company tent shows and river boats, his six-decade career included Broadway, movies, television; many Shakespeare roles; one-man performances as Walt Whitman and Mark Twain. He then joined films as an extra and stuntman, and gradually worked his way through small speaking parts to supporting roles. Syd Kronenthal was the supervisorhe was also hired to help Marlon Brando play a paraplegic in his first film roleand he remembers the Ford team getting drunk all the time: They were all very right-wing, and when they got loaded theyd start spewing anti-Semitic remarks. From Wiki- Bond was born inBenkelmaninDundy County, Nebraskain 1903. Year should not be greater than current year. Try again. You a commie, Tony, a red? Bond asked as he sat on the toilet. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Born In: Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. He was a student at Rindge Technical High School, Cambridge . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. With Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez. He was frequently typecast as a friendly policeman or as a brutal thug. This is a carousel with slides. IMG subsequently re-released the first two seasons on DVD.[4][5]. He received top billing over Pat OBrien in the TV-movie The Over-the-Hill Gang (1969) and Fred Astaire in The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again the following year. Walter Diemer who is known for inventing the bubble gum did have children. He was the second of three children born to Irish immigrants William John Brennan and Margaret Elizabeth Flanagan. This browser does not support getting your location. Upon Bonds death in 1960, the trail master role passed in 1961 toJohn McIntire. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ruth Brennan (7001596)? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [3], Malcolm Cassell appeared several times as Hassie McCoy's boyfriend, Tommy. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [2], Bond died on November 5, 1960, from aheart attack; he was 57. Manhattan Tower (1932) (uncredited) With his wiry frame, thinning hair, lost teeth and weary expression, which made him look older than he really was, he eventually landed supporting roles in numerous features and short subjects between 1927 and 1938. Please try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Pepino Garcia 23 Episodes 2022. 2023 Getty Images. On June 1, 1961, Amos, Luke, and Kate return to West Virginia for the 100th-birthday gathering of "Grandmother McCoy", played by Jane Darwell. The Bond family, John W., Mabel L., and sister Bernice, lived in Benkelman until 1919 when they moved toDenver, Colorado, where Ward graduated fromEast High School. In 1963 and 1964, Brennan joined fellow actors William Lundigan, Chill Wills, and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. in making appearances on behalf of U.S. Much like we have shown with Walter Brennan, Victor McLaglen, Eugene Pallette, Charles Coburn and others- dont fall for the kindly demeanor they can ably display as an actor. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Sorry! De Mille in The Buccaneer (1938). Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. In many ways the most successful and familiar character actor of American sound films and the only actor to date to win three Oscars for Best Supporting Actor, Walter Brennan attended college in Cambridge, Massachusetts, studying engineering. Along the Great Divide (1951) Amos McCoy and George McMichael, both mischievous, crotchety old men, sometimes quarreled, often about their games of checkers and horseshoes. Benkelman is a small town located in the southwestern corner of the state near theKansasandColoradostate lines. During the 1940s, Bond was a member of the conservative group called theMotion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals, whose major platform was opposition tocommunistsin the film industry. Curtain Call at Cactus Creek Rimrock Thomas (1950) Fortunately, Walter Brennans best performances outlive his political persona, the least appealing of his many faces. They say, But that old man was great! Thats how I keep going.. The role that brought him recognition and award was that of a Swedish Lumberman Swan Bostrom in the period film, Come and Get It (1935). The worst of them was Victor McLaglen, and Ward Bond was anti-Semitic as hell. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Walter Brennan real name was Walter Andrew Brennan. His last movie was Joseph Kanes western, Smoke in the Wind which was co-directed by his son Andrew and was released after his death. Bond andJohn Wayne, who as Marion Michael Morrison, had played tackle for USC in 1926 before an injury ended his career,[4]became lifelong friends and colleagues. Two-Fisted Law Deputy Sheriff Bendix (1932) Television rural comedy The Real McCoys. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Many remember Bond from his starring role as Major Adams on the popular television western, Wagon Train. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Walter Andrew Brennan(July 25, 1894 - September 21, 1974) was an American acto r who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1936, 1938, and 1940, making him one of only three male actors to win three Academy Awards. John Wayne gave theeulogyat his funeral. Brennan was married to the former Ruth Wells (December 8, 1897 January 12, 1997), whom he married in 1920. His other popular single was Dutchmans Gold (1960). Las mejores ofertas para 1972 del actor Walter Brennan con Dick Cosgrove foto original de servicio de noticias estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Brennan won his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for this performance as the leading lady Frances Farmers widower father. Wagon Masterwas influenced by the earlierThe Big Trail. The gathering, which was hosted by Anthony Eisley, a star of the former Hawaiian Eye series on ABC, sought to flood the United States Congress with letters in support of school prayer, following two decisions in 1962 and 1963 of the United States Supreme Court which struck down the practice of enforced prayer in public schools as in conflict with the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. There was an error deleting this problem. The Real McCoys: Created by Irving Pincus. A Stolen Life Eben Folger (1946) This side of Brennan doesnt appear in Rollysons book until its nearly over, but its hard to believe that the actor came to such views late in life. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He earned well, but lost almost everything during 1925 land slump. Kate is friendly with the much older Flora McMichael, George's sister, and becomes involved with life in the community. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Chief OMalley (1953) Red Baiter who named names, Jew hater, Racist of the worst kind, drinker and an all around bad dude. During the 1960s he became convinced that the anti-war and civil rights movements were being run by overseas Communists from China and the Soviet Union, and said as much in interviews. In the Three Godfathers, he played one of the three title characters. Luke was a widower, and many of the stories concerned Grandpa trying to find him a new wife. Wrong username or password. They consist of Grandpa Amos McCoy (Walter Brennan), his grandson Luke (Richard Crenna); Luke's new wife Kate (Kathleen Nolan); Luke's teenage sister Tallahassie "Hassie" (Lydia Reed); and his 11-year-old brother "Little Luke" (Michael Winkelman). Rio Bravo Stumpy (1959) Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. During the 1920s, he made a fortune in the real estate market, but he lost most of his money during the Great Depression. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Off-screen, however, that streak also carried a stain of racism and political paranoia. The McCoys' farm was previously owned by an uncle, Ben McCoy, who died. To use this feature, use a newer browser. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Family members linked to this person will appear here. In 1951, he formed the "Theatricum Botanicum," a repertory theater in Topanga Canyon, California, where he not only coached actors but also encouraged outdoor philosophical discussion and, of course, folksinging. Please reset your password. This lead to several albums of similar material and three other top 100 singles. Resend Activation Email. Less well-known was his life-long role as a political agitator and radical ("Someone who goes to the roots, which is the Latin derivation of radical") and folklorist/folksinger - he toured U.S. government work camps in the 1930s, singing with Woody Guthrie and Burl Ives. Joan Blondell. WALTER BRENNAN. There is a problem with your email/password. One episode shows her bewilderment in trying to entice the children to take responsibility for their school studies. 1921) and his wife, Florence Irene Brennan (1925-2003), lived in Joseph, OR. By the time he starred in the TV sitcom The Real McCoys (1957-1963), thats how the public had grown to prefer Brennan cantankerous with a streak of kindness. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Dick Elliott was cast twice as Doc Thornton, and Lurene Tuttle appeared twice as Gladys Purvis, the widowed mother of series character Kate McCoy, with Jay Novello in one of those appearances as Gladys' intended second husband, a retired photographer from Fresno. . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In the episode broadcast January 8, 1962, Pepino becomes an American citizen and assumes the surname "McCoy." Brennan was born on July 25, 1894, in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Margaret Elizabeth (ne Flanagan) and William John Brennan, an engineer. Much like we have shown with Walter Brennan, Victor McLaglen, Eugene Pallette, Charles Coburn and others- don't fall for the kindly demeanor they can ably display as an actor. Right: the toilet. Grandpa Amos is quick to give advice to his three grandchildren and wonders how his neighbors ever managed without him around. Texas Cyclone Sheriff Lew Collins (1932) Brennan was politically conservative. Camarillo, Ventura County, California, USA. The elder Brennan was an engineer and inventor and young Walter studied engineering at Rindge Technical High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It gets worse. based on information from your browser. He graduated from USC in 1931 with a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Arthur Wells Brennan 1922 - 2021 . How could an actor win three Oscars in five years yet be all but forgotten? Douglass K. Daniel is the author of Tough as Nails: The Life and Films of Richard Brooks (University of Wisconsin Press). GREAT NEWS! He went on to work in total 7 films with Hawks. Actor. Please reset your password. He even had a hit record, the spoken/sung, "Old Rivers," which first charted on April 7, 1962, spent 11 weeks on the Billboard charts, and peaked at number 5. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Failed to report flower. Learn more about managing a memorial . Brennan (1894-1974) was a self-taught actor who developed a talent for mimicry during a hardscrabble early life. While the roles he was adept at playing were extremely diverse, he is probably best remembered for his portrayals in movie westerns, such as trail hand Nadine Groot in Red River and Deputy Stumpy in Rio Bravo both directed by Howard Hawks. Make sure that the file is a photo. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Children. Her other brother is Walter Andrew "Andy" Brennan Jr. (b. Shoot Out at Big Sag Preacher Hawker (1962) If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He got small speaking parts in Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Spring Tonic (1935), Welcome Home (1935), and few more. For those of us who are film fanatics, Ward Bond is a colorful, popular character actor that stood out for over 30 years in small, but significant roles in films of the great masters like John Ford, Frank Capra, Howard Hawks, John Huston, Raoul Walsh and many others. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. A system error has occurred. Verify and try again. Rarely playing the lead in theatrical films, he starred in the television seriesWagon Trainfrom 1957 until his death in 1960. He died due to emphysema at 80. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/walter-brennan-31333.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. Centennial Summer Jesse Rogers (1946) All 6 seasons, plus a reunion special, because available as of yesterday", Production history and DVD review of Season 1, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Real_McCoys&oldid=1142716446, Jack Elinson & Charles Stewart & Irving Elinson, Charles Stewart & Jack Elinson & Irving Elinson, Jim Fritzell & William Davenport & Bob Ross, "How're You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm? Add to your scrapbook. The only actor to win three Best Supporting Actor Oscar awards, he was one of the most successful character actors in American film. Author Carl Rollyson's biography "A Real American Character: The Life of Walter Brennan" focuses on a hard-working performer who found his niche and stayed with it for a half-century. [2] Other such episodes are "Go Fight City Hall", "The Taxman Cometh", "You Can't Always Be a Hero", "You Never Get Too Old", "Where There's a Will", "Beware a Smart Woman", "Money in the Bank", "How to Win Friends", "You're as Young as You Feel", "Honesty Is the Best Policy", and "Never a Lender Be". From 19571963, he starred in the popular ABC television series The Real McCoys, a situation comedy about a poor West Virginia family that relocated to a farm in southern California. Sensation Hunters (1933) as Stuttering Waiter Try again later. Failed to remove flower. Inscription. See America Thirst (1930) Bond was notorious as an anti-Semitic piece of shit. Now, Ward Bond was a thickheaded loudmouth He was the one screaming all sorts of things that nobody else cared about. Try again. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He worked in background or unaccredited minor roles in various films including, The Calgary Stampede (1925), One Hysterical Night (1929), The Invisible Man (1933), and many more. He appeared with John Wayne in "Red River" (1948) and "Rio Bravo," (1959) and was a memorable Old Man Clanton in "My Darling Clementine" (1946). You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Task Force Pete Richard (1949) Scudda Hoo! You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Brennan joined with the series creator, Irving Pincus, to form Brennan-Westgate Productions. The Westerner Judge Roy Bean (1940) One Hysterical Night (1929) Brennan starred as wealthy executive Walter Andrews, derived from his real name, in the short-lived 19641965 ABC series The Tycoon, with Van Williams. He got a top-billing in 1940s Maryland, directed by Henry King. Image Credit Birthday: July 25, 1894 ( Leo) Born In: Lynn, Massachusetts, United States 115 16 Actors #1471 Film & Theater Personalities #3138 Quick Facts Also Known As: Walter Andrew Brennan Died At Age: 80 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Ruth Wells Rollyson has no trouble praising Brennan as an actor but is nearly silent when it comes to judging his subjects fringe political views and racial attitudes. Infinity Entertainment released the first four seasons of The Real McCoys on DVD between 2007 and 2010. Oops, something didn't work. Then Amos is invited to speak at a Veterans Day ceremony. The elder Brennan was an engineer and inventor and young Walter studied engineering at Rindge Technical High School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He was in the TV series The Real McCoys.He is tied with Jack Nicholson for the actor winning the most Academy Awards.. Brennan was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on July 25, 1894 and studied at Rindge Technical High School. Please try again. Host John Charles Daly is joined by panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Adolphe Menjou, Greer Garson, and Bennett Cerf. Pop Gillis (1967) The Buccaneer Ezra Peaves (1938) cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His best known role was his last, Zebulon Walton, grandpa in the long-running television series The Waltons (1972). There was a problem getting your location. She volunteers to direct a local amateur production to raise money for the Grange. Brennan was back with McCoy for The Prescott Kid (1934) and could be seen in The Painted Veil (1934), Biography of a Bachelor Girl (1935), Helldorado (1935), Brick-a-Brac (1935) an Edgar Kennedy short, Northern Frontier (1935), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935), and Law Beyond the Range (1935) with McCoy. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Born and raised in Massachusetts, he appeared in Vaudeville and school plays. Year should not be greater than current year. Arthur Mike Brennan (b. Family (4) Trivia (1) Mother of Ruth Laderman, Arthur Wells 'Mike' Brennan and Andy Brennan with Walter Brennan. Shop for Gene Hackman, Walter Brennan and 20th Century Studios DVD Movies at Best Buy. Sorry! Arthur George Wells 1867 - 1930. cemeteries found in Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Joan Blondell appeared three times near the end of the series as Aunt Win. Mini Bio (1) Will Geer was born William Aughe Ghere in Frankfort, Indiana, to Katherine (Aughe), a teacher, and Roy Aaron Ghere, a postal worker. Separate the art and craft from the person. Verify and try again. A real American character? Kathy Nolan. In 1940, Brennan her father purchased the 12,000-acre Lightning Creek Ranch, 20 miles south of Joseph. The Real McCoys concerns the lives of a family originally from the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, from a fictional place named Smokey Corners. Bond made these 23 films with John Wayne: Bond wed Doris Sellers Childs in 1936, and they divorced in 1944. Brennans other remarkable roles include that of a compassionate town doctor in John Sturges Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), as Grandfather Dinwitty in Joseph Pevneys rom-com Tammy and the Bachelor (1957), and one of his best role as a determined jailhouse keeper in Howard Hawks Rio Bravo (1959). Restless Knights (1935) (uncredited) Will admired his grandfather, a man who said hello to trees by their Latin names and who had used what he brought back to Indiana from the California gold rush to build Frankfort's first opera house. His portrayal of a corrupt Judge Roy Bean, alongside Gary Cooper, in 1940s The Westerner earned him his third Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The Brennan and Cooper team proved successful and the two featured together in more such films as, Meet John Doe (1940), Sergeant York (1941), and the biopic of Lou Gehrig, 1942s Pride of the Yankees. His role of Pastor Rosier Pile in Sergeant York fetched him fourth Oscar nomination. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for A REAL AMERICAN CHARACTER: THE LIFE OF WALTER BRENNAN By Carl Rollyson EXCELLENT at the best online prices at eBay! Walter Brennan was an immensely popular character actor, particularly in the late 1930s and early 40s. Fai crescere il tuo brand in modo autentico condividendo i tuoi contenuti con tutti i creator sul web. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Bond later starred in the popular seriesWagon Trainfrom 1957 until his death. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Walter Brennan I found on Findagrave.com. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Nov. 27 In 1973, the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Gerald R. Ford as vice president, succeeding Spiro T. Agnew, whod resigned. Though still in her twenties, Kate serves as a mother figure for Luke's younger siblings, Hassie and Little Luke. The Brennans had a daughter, Ruth Caroline, and two sons, Arthur Mike and Andy. The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again Nash Crawford (1970) During later years, Brennan faced some controversies because of his Conservative political views. His darker side is played down almost to the point of afterthought. Northern Frontier Stuttering Cook (1935) Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Many episodes have a moral theme consistent with the conservative opinions of Walter Brennan, such as two 1957 segments entitled "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man" with Joseph Kearns, later of the television series Dennis the Menace, and "Gambling Is a Sin", in which Amos allows a casino to advertise on McCoy property before the ethics of the matter is brought to his attention.