May 30, 2025 and ninety-eight years ago on this day in 1927, actor Norman Eugene “Clint” Walker, a Tarzan-like character in the Bowery Boys’ film, “Jungle Gents,” was born in Hartford, Illinois. Clint is best known for his portrayal of Cheyenne Brodie in the television western series, “Cheyenne.” He appeared in several movies and television series, but a few of them were, “The Dirty Dozen,” “Send Me No Flowers,” “None But the Brave,” ‘Yellowstone Kelly,” and “Night of the Grizzly.”
His role as a “Tarzan” like character was his first acting role. There is anecdotal information that Clint tried out for the role as Tarzan, but wasn’t selected. I haven’t been able to verify that information.
In “Jungle Gents,” Walker’s character was unnamed. He was referred to as Anatta’s mate. Anatta was a jungle girl who apparently lived only to kill Huntz Hall, who reprised his role as Horace Debussy Jones (Sach). The jungle sets used for the film were the same sets used to film the “Bomba” films.
The drabble for today, “Hard For The Money.” is a series of quotations attributed to Clint Walker.
I worked on riverboats and joined the Merchant Marines. After WW2, I tried selling vacuum cleaners, insurance, and even cars. I worked on the waterfront making sure the longshoremen didn’t take too many things.
I never took myself too seriously. Acting is just a job, and it's important to have fun and enjoy the process. I was just a regular guy who happened to be in some movies.
I’ve had jobs that were hard work and it’s better to play a hardworking man than to be one.
End your day with a smile, a happy thought, and a grateful smile.
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