Born Nov. 5, 1911, in Cincinnati -- far from the Wild West -- Roy Rogers began his career as a radio singer in the 1930s after changing his given name, Leonard Slye, to the stage moniker Dick Weston.But it was under the name Roy Rogers that he became the King of the Cowboys, starring in a string of popular Westerns (starting with 1938's Under Western Stars) that turned him into an American icon. He met his future wife and film partner, radio songbird Dale Evans, on the set of The Cowboy and the Senorita (1944) and later appeared with her in more than 20 movies and on television in "The Roy Rogers Show."
Toward the end of his life, Rogers opened a namesake museum in Southern California that boasted a tribute to his trusty golden palomino, Trigger, who was stuffed and preserved for display after his death. Rogers died from congestive heart failure July 6, 1998.
Roy Rogers with Dale Evans: Vol. 1After their legends were forged on the silver screen, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans launched this Western adventure series for television starting in 1951. These classic episodes are a must for any fan and a perfect introduction for the uninitiated. He was the King of the Cowboys and she was the Queen... Read More
Roy Rogers with Dale Evans: Vol. 2The King of the Cowboys is back in the saddle with this collection of episodes from the popular Western series "The Roy Rogers Show." With the help of sidekick Pat Brady, Roy exposes an insurance company's devious dealings in "Hard Luck Story." Dale Evans joins Roy in "Horse Crazy," "Money Is... Read More
Robin Hood of the PecosFollowing the Civil War, the South still faced many dangers -- not the least of which were the armies of carpetbaggers that descended on impoverished towns, intent on making a fast greenback at the expense of the local populace. In this rousing Roy Rogers/"Gabby" Hayes feature, the "Night Rider" and... Read More
Bells of CoronadoRoy Rogers and his horse, Trigger, star in this B Western from Rogers's Republic Pictures days. Hoodlums have run away with gold ore after murdering the gold's rightful owner, and an undercover insurance investigator (Rogers) is hot on their trail. Before the whodunit is solved, however, the agent... Read More
Sons of the PioneersMild-mannered entomologist Roy Rogers gets a chance to follow in his father's and grandfather's footsteps when sheriff Gabby Whittaker (George "Gabby" Hayes) calls on him to take down a band of marauders who are torching barns and killing cattle. Rogers rides into town, where he foils the bad guys... Read More
