Bill Elliott : The Peaceable Man (Paperback)

~ Bobby Copeland (Author) "He would always be known as the "peaceable man"-for that, and for the way he carried his two pistols, butts forward in their holsters..." (more)
Key Phrases: Bill Elliott, Red Ryder, Dub Taylor (more...)

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Product Description

In this book, you'll learn all about Bill Elliott: his biography, complete listing of his films, comments by his fellow actors, his horses, his personal life, his comic books, his ranking among Western stars, his favorite Western films, comments by other wtiters, plus much, much more.

About the Author

Reared in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Bobby Copeland began going to the Saturday mantinee B-Western movies at nearby theaters. He was immediately impressed by the moral code these films, and has tried to pattern his life after the example set by the cowboy heroes. He has authored six Western movie books, has attended some 45 Western film festivals, and met many of the Western movie perfomers. He contributes articles to the various Western magazines, including Western Clippings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Empire Pub (June 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944019315
• ISBN-13: 978-0944019313
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #334,012 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Feel I have met Wild Bill through this book ~ Copeland", February 8, 2003

By	J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

There was something about "I'm a peaceable man", when Bill Elliott would look you in the eye and say that line. Of course we fans knew him as "Wild Bill", and when you went to see him on the big screen, you got exactly what the marquee said...plenty of thrills, adventure and loaded with action. My personal favorites were the "Red Ryder Series" or "The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" an ongoing character that would appear in many films to come...as Hickok and Wild Bill Saunders. Elliott was a natural for the western, his riding abilities and fight scenes were the caliber of Buck Jones and Bob Steele. Seems the more films he made the better his acting and scripts were.

Bobby Copeland's book on "Bill Elliott:The Peaceable Man" is chuck full of answers to all the questions his fans had from early on. The forward by actress and co-star Peggy Stewart gives us a real insight of the man who was so peaceable. Plus other stars Gabby Hayes (his sidekick), Dub Taylor (another sidekick), Roy Barcroft (king of the badmen), Terry Frost (another badman), Tom London (a favorite of mine, did a lot of westerns with Wild Bill and many others), Marie Windsor (appeared in the film "Hellfire", a big favorite of mine) and Tex Ritter (teamed with him in many films)...all have expressed the same sentiments, Wild Bill was one of best-liked people in films. What you saw on the screen is what he really was...a great human being.

Copeland's coverage of the life and times of Elliott is very touching and entertaining. In his book there is His Biography...In the Comic Books...Ranking His Popularity...They Knew Bill Elliott...His Horses...They're Talking About Bill Elliott...Personal Life...Bill Elliott's Obituary...His Principal Sidekicks...Fred Harmon(Cowboy Artist, Creator of Red Ryder)...Bill Elliott Look-Alike(Ronnie Aycoth)...The Real Wild Bill vs. The Reel Wild Bill...Non-Starring Films of Elliott...More About the Author's Favorites...About The Author. There are many photos of stills, behind the scenes and personal pictures. My favorite is a rare photo of Gene Autry, Bill Elliott, Roy Rogers and the president of Republic Studios Herbert Yates during the peak of the studio.

I found myself being transported back in time, Mr. Copeland's book has opened my eyes to what a wonderful unselfish person Bill Elliott was...only wish I could have met him. He was one of a kind...a peaceable man!

Total Pages: 194 ~ Empire Publishing ISBN 0-944019-31-5 ~ (1/30/2000)

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Bill lives on, July 9, 2009

By	Walter McLendon "Tying Instructor" (Lufkin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have a special interest in Bill Elliott because my father built his horse trailers. The sad thing is when Bill came to pickup or inspect his trailer, dad never introduced me while I was sweeping the shop. I enjoyed this book and wish I had really known him but I did see many of his movies each Saturday in our local movie theater and still watch them on the western channel today.I wonder what happened to the trailers that dad built?

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Bill, November 2, 2008

By	Billy L. Swan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wild Bill was one of my all time favorite B-western heros. Still love his movies.
Like to have more on dvd " Callin' Wild Bill".