"STORY HIGHLIGHTS Fess Parker, 85, star of "Daniel Boone" TV series, died Thursday, his publicist said Parker, a WWII vet, started his career in Disney films, notably as Davy Crockett When series ended in 1970, Parker became a real estate developer Parker is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marcella, two children and 11 grandkids..."
via www.cnn.com
Sad to hear he died. I know it seems stupid today but back then that was a very popular TV show. The tune was very good. Everyone, not just kids, would sing it. OK OK.. I sung it. Do not even do the math to see how old I was please.
When kids were playing guns they all wanted to be Daniel Boone.
I never knew what happened to him. I am glad he had a long life. I think it is neat that when his series ended he just want on and made a real life for himself. Plus.. man he stayed married to the same woman for 50 years. He was a real hero.
Plus he lived in Missouri. Great men come from Missouri. Smile
He was also born in Fort Worth (TX). It looks like I am following him around. Smile
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