Michael Wayne, son of John Wayne, 68
Jim Beaver
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Wayne, oldest son of legendary actor John
Wayne who collaborated with his father in producing such films as "The Green
Berets" and "The Train Robbers," has died, a family spokesman said. He was
68.
Michael Wayne died of heart failure on Wednesday afternoon following
complications from lupus at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in the Los
Angeles suburb of Burbank, the spokesman added.
Since John Wayne's death from lung cancer in 1979, Michael Wayne has been
active in controlling and distributing his work and image. He was also
chairman of the board of the John Wayne Foundation and the John Wayne Cancer
Institute.
Michael Wayne told the Los Angeles Times in 1985 that his father was "a hero
to his family" for his honesty, integrity and loyalty, qualities that he
carried into his film roles.
"Whether on-screen or off, he was a man who lived by a code," Michael Wayne
told the paper.
"I think people respected him because he was honest and stood for
something," he said. "He believed in America and he was outspoken about it,
even when it was unpopular."
Michael Wayne was born and raised in Los Angeles and earned a business
degree before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, where he rose to the rank of
staff sergeant.
In the 1960s he began collaborating with his father on his films, first
serving as producer on the 1963 western "McLintock!"
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Robert Feigel (aka Bob)
Did Michael Wayne have any brothers or sisters?
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sons describing his battle with breast cancer (yes, it's possible; Shaft actor
Richard Roundtree had it too.) Was this the same son?
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and after consultations with my Joint Chiefs of Staff, being briefed by
members of my Cabinet and telephone conversations with various world
leaders, I have come to the following conclusions:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20030403/ap_on_en_mo/obit_
wayne_2
"He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gretchen; his mother, Josephine
Alicia Saenz; two brothers; three sisters; five children; and two
grandchildren."
--
The Wiz ....
I suffer from deja vu and amnesia at the same
time. I think I have forgotten this before.
Nell
John Wayne's children:
Michael Wayne. Born November 23, 1934.
Toni Wayne. Born 1936 / Died Dec. 2000
Patrick Wayne. Born July 15, 1939.
Melinda Wayne. Born 1940.
Aissa Wayne. Born 1956.
John Ethan Wayne. Born 1962.
Marisa Wayne. Born 1966.
The page wasn't updated to include Michael Wayne's death.
The son I remembered best (probably because he appeared in so many of
his father's and other's movies) is Patrick.
Nell
Robert Feigel (aka Bob)
<kentuckywizardNOJU...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Upon receiving news that Robert Feigel (aka Bob) had made the remarks below,
>and after consultations with my Joint Chiefs of Staff, being briefed by
>members of my Cabinet and telephone conversations with various world
>leaders, I have come to the following conclusions:
>
>
>> On Fri, 04 Apr 2003 01:13:36 GMT, "Jim Beaver"
>> <jumb...@prodigy.spam> wrote:
>>
>> > Michael Wayne, Son of Actor John Wayne, Dies at 68
>> >
>> > LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Wayne, oldest son of legendary
>> > actor John
>> > Wayne who collaborated with his father in producing such films as
>> > "The Green
>> > Berets" and "The Train Robbers," has died, a family spokesman said.
>> > He was
>> > 68.
>> >
<snipped>
>>
>> Did Michael Wayne have any brothers or sisters?
>> ÿbob
>
>http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20030403/ap_on_en_mo/obit_
>wayne_2
>
>"He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gretchen; his mother, Josephine
>Alicia Saenz; two brothers; three sisters; five children; and two
>grandchildren."
Thanks. I wonder if his mother was any relation to the "Spanish land
grant" Saenz family of coastal Santa Monica Bay? (eg: Washing Redskins
pro, the late Eddie Saenz, etc)
Mack Twamley
"Jim Beaver" <jumb...@prodigy.spam> wrote in message
news:4%4ja.755$_j2.48...@newssvr15.news.prodigy.com...
> Michael Wayne, Son of Actor John Wayne, Dies at 68
>
> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Wayne, oldest son of legendary actor John
> Wayne who collaborated with his father in producing such films as "The
Green
> Berets" and "The Train Robbers," has died, a family spokesman said. He was
> 68.
>
>
>
> Michael Wayne died of heart failure on Wednesday afternoon following
> complications from lupus at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in the
Los
> Angeles suburb of Burbank, the spokesman added.
>
>
> Since John Wayne's death from lung cancer in 1979, Michael Wayne has been
> active in controlling and distributing his work and image. He was also
> chairman of the board of the John Wayne Foundation and the John Wayne
Cancer
> Institute.
since Michael was instrumental in NOT releasing The High and the Mighty, and
other films of the duke's, we might say he was active in NOT distributing
his work.
He had an odd streak of being celluloid-retentive. ; - )
Robert Feigel (aka Bob)
I should have said: Eddie Saenz, USC football star, Washington
Redskins' fullback Halfback (1946-1951)... and Tyrone Power's stunt
double.
The Kentucky Wizard
I can't say if she was related to that particular Saenz lineage or not, Bob.
IIRC, Wayne was always more attracted to women of Hispanic and Latin
American decent, for I know two of his three wives were Latin American. On a
side note, Bob, Wayne also joined the Fraternity in Arizona, around 1970 or
so. Wayne is normally included in the lists of those that are/were "Famous"
when that topic is brought up.
Bill Schenley
> Michael Wayne. Born November 23, 1934.
> Toni Wayne. Born 1936 / Died Dec. 2000
> Patrick Wayne. Born July 15, 1939.
> Melinda Wayne. Born 1940.
> Aissa Wayne. Born 1956.
> John Ethan Wayne. Born 1962.
> Marisa Wayne. Born 1966.
> The page wasn't updated to include Michael Wayne's
> death.
>
> The son I remembered best (probably because he
> appeared in so many of his father's and other's movies)
> is Patrick.
I remember Patrick, mostly, as James Butler Bonham in "The
Alamo." Michael Wayne was an associate producer for that
film.
Mpoconnor7
>other films of the duke's, we might say he was active in NOT distributing
>his work.
>He had an odd streak of being celluloid-retentive. ; - )
>
I could never understand why the Wayne family has sat on that movie for all
these years; don't they think it wouldn't sell a gazillion DVD's if they put it
out. It's never been released on VHS (and is surely the biggest American
feature film which was never released to VHS or DVD), and never plays on TV; I
saw it once over twenty years ago when HBO played it one month. Even on late
night TV before the days of infomercials, they would never play this movie.
It is hoped that this movie may finally see the light of day.
Michael O'Connor - Modern Renaissance Man
"The probability of one person being right increases in a direct porportion to
the intensity with which others try to prove him wrong"
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Beaver <jumb...@prodigy.spam> wrote:
> Michael Wayne, Son of Actor John Wayne, Dies at 68
It's a little weird to realize that John Wayne had a 68-year-old kid.
MadCow57
Is Candice Bergen sitting on The Group?
James L. Neibaur
>Michael Wayne. Born November 23, 1934.
>Toni Wayne. Born 1936 / Died Dec. 2000
>Patrick Wayne. Born July 15, 1939.
>Melinda Wayne. Born 1940.
>Aissa Wayne. Born 1956.
>John Ethan Wayne. Born 1962.
>Marisa Wayne. Born 1966.
Patrick was in a few of Duke's films, most notably Big Jake. He was also the
cowboy in the old Marathon candy bar commercials.
John Ethan Wayne was the kidnapped grandchild in Big Jake.
JN
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Of course if Duke were still living he would be 96
Corby Gilmore
> Michael Wayne, Son of Actor John Wayne, Dies at 68
>
> LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Wayne, oldest son of legendary actor John
> Wayne who collaborated with his father in producing such films as "The Green
> Berets" and "The Train Robbers," has died, a family spokesman said. He was
> 68.
Ordinarily I would say not a chance, but being the son of the Duke has to
rate him a better than 50/50 chance of being included.
--
Corby Gilmore
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doc
Neibaur) wrote:
>>John Wayne's children:
>>Michael Wayne. Born November 23, 1934.
>>Toni Wayne. Born 1936 / Died Dec. 2000
>>Patrick Wayne. Born July 15, 1939.
>>Melinda Wayne. Born 1940.
>>Aissa Wayne. Born 1956.
>>John Ethan Wayne. Born 1962.
>>Marisa Wayne. Born 1966.
>
>Patrick was in a few of Duke's films, most notably Big Jake. He was also the
>cowboy in the old Marathon candy bar commercials.
>
>John Ethan Wayne was the kidnapped grandchild in Big Jake.
Patrick Wayne is 63-years old. Jaysus H.! I'm getting old fast!
Mr. Ironsides
jimn...@aol.comomomomo (James L. Neibaur) writes:
>Patrick was in a few of Duke's films, most notably Big Jake. He was also the
>cowboy in the old Marathon candy bar commercials.
>
>John Ethan Wayne was the kidnapped grandchild in Big Jake.
And Michael produced Big Jake, which I believe makes it the only movie where
John Wayne worked with all three sons.
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>these years<< -- Michael O'Connor
>
>Is Candice Bergen sitting on The Group?
I've seen The Group in the premium cable listings a couple time over the past
five years.
Cpl. O'Reilly
<geds...@NOSPAMpacbell.net> wrote:
> It wasn't until just recently that some of Red Skelton's old television
> shows have been made available on video. It was his wish before he died
> that the videos be withheld from the market for a while. He felt that a
> better deal could be cut if they waited. His heirs followed through on
> that wish.
The videos are being advertised as "The NBC Years," which is really
kind of sad (and inaccurate, too), since Red was on NBC only during
1951-53 (which isn't in the collection) and the 1970-71 season,
following the cancellation of his show on CBS. Those later shows are
the ones they've collected (along with some HBO specials). I wonder if
Red's CBS tapes even exist anymore.
Jim Beaver
"Mpoconnor7" <mpoco...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
news:20030404003754...@mb-fb.aol.com...
> >since Michael was instrumental in NOT releasing The High and the Mighty,
and
> >other films of the duke's, we might say he was active in NOT distributing
> >his work.
> >He had an odd streak of being celluloid-retentive. ; - )
> >
>
> I could never understand why the Wayne family has sat on that movie for
all
> these years; don't they think it wouldn't sell a gazillion DVD's if they
put it
> out. It's never been released on VHS (and is surely the biggest American
> feature film which was never released to VHS or DVD), and never plays on
TV; I
> saw it once over twenty years ago when HBO played it one month. Even on
late
> night TV before the days of infomercials, they would never play this
movie.
> It is hoped that this movie may finally see the light of day.
I spoke to Michael on at least three occasions about the Batjac films (which
include the John Wayne pictures THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY and ISLAND IN THE
SKY, as well as the Budd Boetticher/Randolph Scott classic SEVEN MEN FROM
NOW). He said that Batjac fully intended to release the films once
technical problems with restoring them were overcome. At least that was the
case with ISLAND and SEVEN MEN, which he told me were in really bad shape
and needed extensive work. (SEVEN MEN has obviously seen that work, as it
was screened in a restored version a year or two ago in L.A.) My
recollection is, though, that THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY was being delayed more
for marketing reasons, i.e., they had very slowly (and quite remuneratively)
released other Batjac films like HONDO and McLINTOCK!, and had plans to
continue the slow-release process. But it's been nine years since I last
spoke to Michael, and that seems to indicate something other than a
slow-release program. I can't imagine what it is, but there might be some
clue in the fact that THATM and ISLAND IN THE SKY are both based on books by
Ernest K. Gann. Perhaps there's a legal issue. (Of course, both films are
directed by William A. Wellman, but it's less likely there's a legal issue
involving workers on the film itself, as it's rare that even a film's
director has a contract that gives him any hold on the marketing of the
film, at least back then, for a studio film.)
There's an interesting but ultimately unhelpful article on the subject in
the August 2002 issue of Forbes Magazine. Here's the link:
http://www.forbes.com/2002/08/16/0816wayne_print.html
At any rate, after a respectful delay, it might be good to start hitting
Batjac's offices again with requests for information. Batjac's address is:
Batjac Productions Inc.
9595 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Jim Beaver
Lenona321
>> appeared in so many of his father's and other's movies)
>> is Patrick.
>
>I remember Patrick, mostly, as James Butler Bonham in "The
>Alamo." Michael Wayne was an associate producer for that
>film.
>
Tiger."
Lenona.
James L. Neibaur
>kind of sad (and inaccurate, too), since Red was on NBC only during
>1951-53 (which isn't in the collection) and the 1970-71 season,
>following the cancellation of his show on CBS. Those later shows are
>the ones they've collected (along with some HBO specials). I wonder if
>Red's CBS tapes even exist anymore.
His older shows from the 50s are apparently public domain and are easily found
on DVD. I have a set of them and the quality of the kinescopes is actually
quite good.
The 1970-71 season of NBC shows was actually his weakest period. I also would
love the see the CBS episodes from the 1960s made available.
bgregg
I was an extra in The Green Berets when it was filmed at Ft. Benning,
and Patrick was also in that cast.
Uncommon
Corby Gilmore
We all are, Doc! Some more examples:
Elly Mae Clampett (Donna Douglas) turns 70 [SEVENTY!!!] in September.
Mary Ann (Dawn Wells) turns 65 in October.
Ginger (Tina Louise) turned 66 in February.
Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon) turned 62 in March.
Laura Ingalls (Melissa Gilbert) turns 40 [FORTY!!!] on May 8th next year.
Kami Cotler (Elizabeth Walton, the youngest) turns 38 in June.
Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady, the youngest) turns 42 this year!!!
Depressed yet???
--
Corby Gilmore
co...@ncf.ca
Corby Gilmore
I certainly hope so. The more of Skeltons work that makes it to video,
the better. Others may disagree, but to me the man was a comedic genius.
--
Corby Gilmore
co...@ncf.ca
•OURß TRUL•
Jim Beaver
"Corby Gilmore" <ai...@FreeNet.Carleton.CA> wrote in message
news:b6lp17$i5m$1...@freenet9.carleton.ca...
> doc (drbo...@xprt.net) writes:
> > On 04 Apr 2003 12:47:35 GMT, jimn...@aol.comomomomo (James L.
> > Neibaur) wrote:
> >
> >>>John Wayne's children:
> >>>Michael Wayne. Born November 23, 1934.
> >>>Toni Wayne. Born 1936 / Died Dec. 2000
> >>>Patrick Wayne. Born July 15, 1939.
> >>>Melinda Wayne. Born 1940.
> >>>Aissa Wayne. Born 1956.
> >>>John Ethan Wayne. Born 1962.
> >>>Marisa Wayne. Born 1966.
> >>
> >>Patrick was in a few of Duke's films, most notably Big Jake. He was
also the
> >>cowboy in the old Marathon candy bar commercials.
> >>
> >>John Ethan Wayne was the kidnapped grandchild in Big Jake.
> >
> > Patrick Wayne is 63-years old. Jaysus H.! I'm getting old fast!
>
>
> We all are, Doc! Some more examples:
>
> Elly Mae Clampett (Donna Douglas) turns 70 [SEVENTY!!!] in September.
> Mary Ann (Dawn Wells) turns 65 in October.
> Ginger (Tina Louise) turned 66 in February.
> Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon) turned 62 in March.
And Agent 86, Maxwell Smart, turns 80 on April 13.
Jim Beaver
TheCher118
James Hall
"TheCher118" <thech...@aol.comyada> wrote in message
news:20030405040125...@mb-fs.aol.com...
> What was the cause of death for Toni Wayne, John late daughter?
Shortless of breathe or lack of breathing. And so many human
beans are soooooooooo fortunate this this function [breathing] is
always on "auto-pilot".
JHall.
Corby Gilmore
>>
>> Patrick Wayne is 63-years old. Jaysus H.! I'm getting old fast!
>
>
> We all are, Doc! Some more examples:
>
> Elly Mae Clampett (Donna Douglas) turns 70 [SEVENTY!!!] in September.
> Mary Ann (Dawn Wells) turns 65 in October.
> Ginger (Tina Louise) turned 66 in February.
> Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon) turned 62 in March.
> Laura Ingalls (Melissa Gilbert) turns 40 [FORTY!!!] on May 8th next year.
> Kami Cotler (Elizabeth Walton, the youngest) turns 38 in June.
> Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady, the youngest) turns 42 this year!!!
>
> Depressed yet???
>
Daisy Duke (Catherine Bach) turns 50 next March 1st.
Mallory Keaton (Justine Bateman) turned 37 in February.
Batgirl (Yvonne Craig) turns 65 this year.
Catwoman (Julie Newmar) turns 68 in August.
Laurie Partridge (Susan Dey) turns 51 in December.
Jeannie (Barbara Eden) turns 69 in August.
Tootie [Facts of Life] (Kim Fields) turns 34 in May.
Jodie Foster turns 41 in November.
Punky Brewster (Soleil Moon Frye) turns 28 in August.
Fallon Carrington/Nancy Drew (Pamela Sue Martin) turned 50 in January.
Samantha Micelli (Alyssa Milano) turns 30 in December.
Rudy Huxtable (Keshia Knight Pulliam) turns 24 next Wednesday.
Bailey Quarters (Jan Smithers) turns 54 in July.
Vicky Stubing (Jill Whelan) turns 37 in September.
--
Corby Gilmore
co...@ncf.ca
The Kentucky Wizard
consultations with my Joint Chiefs of Staff, being briefed by members of my
Cabinet and telephone conversations with various world leaders, I have come
to the following conclusions:
Yep, that did it.
*puts noose around neck, stands up in chair, carves the words; "Wiz was
here" on the crossbeam ..............................*