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‘Gunsmoke’ Director Andrew McLaglen Went on to Make Westerns with John Wayne – My Blog

Gunsmoke Director Andrew McLaglen had his good friend John Wayne to thank for his directorial run in Hollywood.

According to an interview with the Directors Guild of America, McLaglen got his start in the industry as an actor. He followed in the footsteps of his Oscar-winning father, Victor McLaglen. But after only two gigs, he realized he wanted to work on the other side of the camera as a director.
So once he graduated high school, he started working towards his dreams.
Eventually, McLaglen landed a job as the assistant director for the 1952 film Big Jim McLain, which starred John Wayne and James Arness.

At the time, the then 32-year-old already had a movie that he wanted to make. However, he had no way of funding the project. But once John Wayne recognized his talents, he decided to help McLaglen get his idea to theaters.
“Duke knew that I wanted to be a director,” McLaglen said. “And he called me aside one day and he said, ‘Listen Andy McSandy (did you read that in Wayne’s voice, too?), I’ll guarantee the loan. I know it isn’t a big picture. I’ll guarantee the loan and why don’t you go ahead and make an arrangement to make your movie.’”
And with that, Andrew McLaglen made his directorial debut. The project was the 1956 thriller Man in the Vault, which tells the story of a locksmith who gets caught up in a bank robbery.
That same year, he also released his first Western Gun the Man Down, starring James Arness.Andrew McLaglen Went on to Work with John Wayne Five More Times
After working with McLaglen, Arness was so impressed that he got him a job directing an episode of Gunsmoke. And that job led to 95 more. Thanks to that series, McLaglen found his niche in Hollywood, and he went on to make dozens of Westerns.
Some of his works include The Way West with Kirk Douglas and Bandolero! with James Stewart and Dean Martin. He also reconnected with The Duke to direct McLintock!, The Undefeated, Chisum and Cahill U.S. Marshal. And he directed Wayne in his 1968 action-drama Hellfighters.‘Gunsmoke’ Helped Make Burt Reynolds A Bonefied Hollywood Legend
Gunsmoke didn’t just help director Andrew McLaglen earn a place in Tinsel Town, it also helped turn Burt Reynolds into a legend.
Though Reynolds had a few jobs before finding a regular spot on the iconic Western, Gunsmoke was definitely his big break. And after a few episodes with the series, he started getting offers to star in major movies.
However, his obligations with the series made it impossible for Reynolds to take on too many side gigs. So while starring next to Will Arness and Amanda Blake got him noticed, it eventually held him back.
So one of his co-stars told him to quit, and he did.
“I enjoyed being on Gunsmoke,” Reynolds shared Cowboys and Indians. “But if it hadn’t been for Milburn Stone, this interview might not even be taking place.”
According to Reynolds, Stone told him that his movies were “taking off — get out of here.”
“I said, ‘Don’t you like me?’ He said—total gentleman that he was—’ I love your work. But it’s time to think about your movie career,” the actor continued. “I knew he was the smartest guy on the set — I always thought that. He was so wonderful. So I quit.”

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at horrific body shaming comments on viral pictures with incredible response

Sydney Sweeney has posted an Instagram video which included body shaming comments

Sydney Sweeney has hit back at horrific body shaming comments she’s received online with an incredible response.

For famous faces, social media can be an extremely toxic place, and it’s why we’ve seen some celebrities reduce their online presence as a result.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has become the subject of body shaming comments in recent times, and she responded to these on Instagram in the best possible way.

The actor posted a shot clip that began with screenshots of a bunch of body shaming comments she’s received online, including some calling her ‘quite frumpy’, ‘very chunky’ and ‘tubby’.

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After many screenshots of horrible comments were shown on screen, the video cut to Sweeney in her training gear at the gym.

The video cut to a sign that said ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ as Sweeney worked hard with a trainer, struck a punching bag and even flipped a large tire in what looked like an extremely intense workout.

Many have flocked to the comments section of the Instagram video to praise Sweeney for her response to the trolls.

“I will never understand the hate in people‘s hearts when it comes to leaving comments like this,” one person commented.

A second added: “Ngl why do people feel entitled to talk about someone’s body specially someone you don’t personally know,” while a third remarked: “No one has the right or reason to make comments on anyones body, ever.”

Meanwhile, Lili Reinhart penned: “It’s always wild to see people publicly out themselves as pieces of shit with comments like that. You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring.”

The video actually concluded with the name ‘Christy Martin’ being shown on the screen, which is a nod to Sweeney’s upcoming biopic where she plays a famed female boxer.

Boxing fans will likely know Martin is a is a former professional boxer who earned herself the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.

Sweeney has spoken previously about her process of getting into her movie character, telling The Los Angeles Times in March that she’s a ‘very hands-on collaborator’.

“I like being able to give ideas, be a part of it, help come up with solutions. It just changes the whole process,” she said.

Sweeney continued: “It’s so hard for me now to be on a set and not be able to help in any type of way and be able to take action. And being able to actually have a voice and have a valued opinion—it means so much.”

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‘Australia’s most sexually active woman’ reveals outrageous bedroom goal for 2025

A woman who has been dubbed the “most sexually active woman” in Australia has set her sights on a big goal for 2025.

You’ve probably heard of Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips attempting to break outrageous records in the bedroom – and Annie Knight has now thrown her hat into the ring too.

“When I watched that clip of Lily crying and everyone was saying, ‘Oh my god, this poor girl,’ I just thought, well, she’s been getting railed all day by 100 different guys… imagine putting your body through that,” Knight told Metro.

“Yes, it’s emotionally taxing, but isn’t that like any job?” she added. “Everyone has moments where they’re like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore.’ You do get really stressed. She’d be exhausted; her body would be exhausted. When you’re tired, your emotions are high.”

Knight also noted that some of the men involved in Phillips’ session were reportedly rude to her, emphasizing that dealing with negativity can be challenging in any profession.

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Sophia Loren timeless beauty

Enjoy in timeless beauty of Sophia Loren:

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3738621 Sophia Loren (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sophia Loren (b.1934) Italian actress); © SZ Photo; .

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