Product Details

• Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A&E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: December 23, 1996
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303935826
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,444 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

In a time of innocence, his straightforward cowboy manner made him and his horse American icons. At the height of his fame, Roy Rogers was one of Hollywood's biggest stars. In 1948, his movies sold nearly 100 million tickets. In the 1950s, more than 2 million children bought comics books each month breathlessly following the adventures of Roy and his Palomino, Trigger. Now, for the first time, BIOGRAPHY presents the full story of the poor boy from Cincinnati who became "The King of the Cowboys." In home movies, film outtakes and rare TV clips, we catch a glimpse of Rogers' lightning rise to stardom, from his humble beginnings as a radio singer and guitar player to his crowning as a matinee idol. Gallop into the bygone world of a favorite American hero.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A deep and honest look into the life of an unforgettable man, March 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Biography - Roy Rogers: American Legend [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My little boy is a Roy Rogers freak, and now that I've watched a few of his movies and after we brought this video home from the library, I can see why. Roy Rogers was a great person, and he is reminiscent of a time of innocence that is so far removed from entertainment in our culture today. I highly recommend this video, you'll find out just about anything you've ever wanted to know about Roy Rogers...my only gripe is that I wish they would update this biography. This was done 2-3 years before Roy died, and before his museum was moved to Branson. There are obviously still plenty of Roy Rogers fans out there, and we'd all like to know how this megastar bid his final "Happy Trails", and where one might visit his grave. Many would probably also like to see an updated bit about the new Branson museum. Roy was is and forever will be THE KING OF THE COWBOYS

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roy Rogers Rules!!, November 16, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Biography - Roy Rogers: American Legend [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is an excellent A&E Biography of the late,great cowboy actor-singer Roy Rogers.Roy,may you forever live in our hearts,we all love you!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get to know the REAL Roy Rogers!, June 7, 2007

By 

Mark Barragar - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Biography - Roy Rogers (A&E DVD Archives) (DVD)

If you want to know the Real Roy Rogers and not just the "King of the Cowboys" from the Silver Screen, then this is a MUST for your video library. I had the honor of meeting both Roy and Dale at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City and they were two of the most genuine people and just as wholesome as they played on the screen. If you love the Singin' Cowboy and love Roy and Dale then you have to see this wonderful bio.

Mark from Oklahoma!