Alan young is probably best remembered for his 19611966 television role, playing wilbur post, second fiddle to a talking horse named mr. Mister eds owner, wilbur, presents a backstage look at the creation of one of televisions classic shows, based on a talking horse, and traces alan youngs varied. In 1962 while not filming mister ed young appeared as john stetson inventor of the famous western. Had his first name legally changed from angus to alan when he was age 20. Mister ed and me, and more by alan young goodreads. See more ideas about alan young, mister ed and talking horses. He was also the voice of disneys scrooge mcduck for over thirty years. A third version is quoted by alan young in his book mr.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by. The shows title character is a talking horse which originally appeared in short stories by walter r. Young is seen here at a wedding between bamboo harvester and rosita in. May 20, 2016 alan young, who gamely played straight man to a talking horse for five years in classic sitcom mr. Actor and comedian alan young who starred on the sitcom mr ed has died, aged 96. Actorcomedian alan young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s tv sitcom mister ed, has passed on. Aside from his classic role in mister ed, he has also had starring roles in the time machine, androcles and the lion and tom thumb. Alan young, actor who played willllburrrrr on mister ed. Allan lanemister ed cbs1961 1966usa 1961supplied by wenn.
The wellmeaning if overmatched wilbur is the only character to whom the horse. Alan young, the veteran comedian, actor, and radio personality best known for his role as wilbur post on the cbs sitcom mister ed, has passed away at the age of 96, according to his publicist. Young was approached for mister ed by producer arthur lubin, creator of the hit film, francis the talking mule 1950. It was wonderful to talk with the wonderful comic alan young, who passed away last may at the age of 96. Mister ed s owner, wilbur, presents a backstage look at the creation of one of televisions classic shows, based on a talking horse, and traces alan young s varied. Young switched to abc in late 44, october 03 1944 june 28 1946, eventually returning to nbc in the fall of 46 sept. As a boy, he suffered from severe asthma, which kept him bedridden for long periods of time but encouraged his love of radio. From 1988 to 1989 he starred as ed pepper in the tv series coming of age.
I originally followed the dates from jerry haendiges vintage radio site. Alan young, a comedian and veteran supporting actor who found wide fame as an unlikely sort of second fiddle the hapless straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom mister ed. Just about everyone remembers the catchy opening song to. Mister ed star alan young dead at 94 torn apart by family.
Mister ed star alan young dead at 94 torn apart by. Alan young biography birthday, trivia british actor who2. Rip alan young, horsewhisperer to mister ed the atlantic. Alan young with his tv talking horse on mister ed sure, he starred opposite a talking horse on the 1960s cbs sitcom, but he also hosted an emmywinning variety show and voiced a popular. Initially a mystery at the producers insistence, young started the rumor that peanut. Alan young books list of books by author alan young. Even though mister ed is now almost 50 years old, young says he still gets asked how the horses lips were made to move. Apr 02, 2016 beloved mister ed star alan young struggled through his sad last days, the national enquirer has learned. Young reminisces about mister ed 1958 makeup man jack p. Also known for his voice work as scrooge mcduck and farmer smurf, those who were fans of mister ed, which starred a talking horse, of course, and aired on cbs from 1961 to 1966, couldnt help. Starring alongside the most famous horse in americana, mr. I like listening to alan young on the radio in his many roles and this book tells a lot of the story behind that as well as his on screen roles. He was best known for his role as gentle wilbur post in the television comedy series mister ed 19611966.
In november of 2011, on the eve of his 92 birthday, i spoke with alan at length about his life and career. He at first agreed, then he kindly turned us down due to his religious beliefs. They were all characters the time machine, mister ed, and ducktales, respectively created by veteran actor alan young, who celebrated his 90th birthday two weeks ago. Alan youngs book separates the facts from the rumors. Mister ed is an american television situation comedy produced by filmways that aired in syndication from january 5 to july 2, 1961, and then on cbs from october 1, 1961 to february 6, 1966. Alan young, an emmy awardwinning comic actor best remembered for playing wilbur, the human sidekick and wonky owner of a talking horse. Alan young was cast as wilbur post, an architect who learns that he has a talking horse in the sitcom mr. This is a musthave book for all those who remember watching the adventures of mister ed and his human companions.
Alan young, the ownerhorsewhisperer of the talking horse mr. May 20, 2016 alan young, the star of classic sitcom mr. A comparative study of channeled teachings on healing, and more on. Mister eds owner, wilbur, presents a backstage look at the creatio. See all books authored by alan young, including in the footsteps of robert bruce, and cosmic healing. May 21, 2016 alan young, a comedian and veteran supporting actor who found wide fame as an unlikely sort of second fiddle the hapless straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom mister ed. Alan young was a britishcanadianamerican actor, voice actor, comedian and radio and. But alan young will be enshrined forever in tv history as wilbur, the straight man to a wisecracking mr. The 96yearold actor best known for his role as wilbur post, owner of the famous talking horse in the 60s tv series was in rapidly declining health before passing away at the motion picture and television home retirement. Alan young has 44 books on goodreads with 368 ratings. Brooks mister ed is one of the few series to debut in syndication and be picked up by a major network. Androcles and the lion, jim backus, george bernard shaw, victor mature chapter three hollywood. All royaltyfree licenses include global use rights, comprehensive protection, simple pricing with volume discounts available.
Bill oreilly interviews alan young about mister ed in his tv icon segment 6. Alan young performed double duty during the final season of the series, also directing nearly all episodes. Young was an established radio and television personality when he began playing wilburrrr, who could talk to a horse, of course. Beloved mister ed star alan young struggled through his sad last days, the national enquirer has learned. There is much information online about the horse that is not true. Paul whiteman, tallulah bankhead, zero mostel, eddie cantor, jo stafford chapter two hollywood the breeding ground of character and characters. Connie hines and alan young in tvs mister ed leon ames and florence macmichael mister ed is an american television situation comedy produced by filmways 1 that aired in syndication from january 5 to july 2, 1961, and then on cbs from october 1, 1961 to february 6, 1966. Ed, a horse who talks, but whom only wilbur can hear. Actorcomedian alan young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom mister ed, has died, a spokeswoman. Ed, died thursday at the motion picture and television home in woodland hills, calif. Eds owner and best friend, passed away last thursday at the age of 96.
Ed in a way that you really understand that he and mr. April 27, 1964 mister ed alan young, connie hines and. Young is seen here at a wedding between bamboo harvester and rosita in the episode ed the bridegroom. Mister eds alan young talks about the talking horse and hollywood lore print this post. Alan youngs most popular book is in the footsteps of robert bruce. Alan young bill oreilly interview about mister ed youtube. Jan 1, 2017 explore robinslabs3797s board remembering alan youngmr. The shows nutty premise was that mister ed would talk only to wilbur, an architect who worked from a studio in a barn he shared with the horse. May 25, 2016 the talented alan young, who played wilbur post, mr. Alan young, who played the hapless yet protective owner of a talking horse on the popular television comedy mister ed, has died at age 96, according to officials at the motion picture. Nick at night young later said that he and his fourlegged costar were great pals and that the relationship between wilbur and ed was the backbone of.
Alan young s book separates the facts from the rumors. Alan young was most famous for his role as wilbur post, the frazzled owner of a talking horse on the 1960s sitcom mister ed. This book takes a ook at the classic television series, mister ed, written by its costar alan young. Ap photo, file in this march 22, 1962 file photo, actor alan.
May 21, 2016 actorcomedian alan young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s tv sitcom mister ed, has passed on. Alan young, who gamely played straight man to a talking horse for five years in classic sitcom mr. Mister ed is an american television situation comedy produced by filmways that aired in. Alan young, the amazingly talented actor who costarred with a giant talking horse named mister ed, has sadly passed away at 96 years old. He played the role of wilbur post in mister ed from 1961 to 1966. Ed, has died at the age of 96, according to variety the actor passed away on thursday may 20 at the motion picture and television home in.
May 20, 2016 alan young, who played the hapless yet protective owner of a talking horse on the popular television comedy mister ed, has died at age 96, according to officials at the motion picture. May 21, 2016 alan young, the ownerhorsewhisperer of the talking horse mr. Ed, has died at the age of 96, according to variety the actor passed away on thursday may 20 at the motion picture and television home in woodland. The talented alan young, who played wilbur post, mr. We are taken back to 1961 and learn how the series evolved. Actorcomedian alan young, who played the amiable straight man to a talking horse in the 1960s sitcom mister ed, has died, a spokeswoman for the motion picture and television home said friday. See more ideas about mister ed, talking horses, classic tv. Alan young, angus young, britishborn american comic actor born nov. Mister eds alan young talks about the talking horse and. November 19, 1919 may 19, 2016 was a britishcanadianamerican actor, voice actor, comedian and radio and television host, whom tv guide called the charlie chaplin of television. We are taken back to 1961 and learn how the series evolved to become such a great success, and continues to be seen all over the world more than 40 years later. Ed in the sixties sitcom of the same name, has died at age 96. Alan young is an american television and film legend whose career has spanned over six decades.
Jan 29, 2017 it was wonderful to talk with the wonderful comic alan young, who passed away last may at the age of 96. Jun 12, 2007 bill oreilly interviews alan young about mister ed in his tv icon segment 6. May 20, 2016 actor and comedian alan young who starred on the sitcom mr ed has died, aged 96. Alan young was born in northern england in 1919, but his scots father moved the family to edinburgh, scotland, when young was a toddler and then to canada when young was about 6 years old. As a sign how cheesy tvproduction values were in its boomer era. In 2008, we tried to hire him to play wilbur post with mr ed for a commercial to legalize gambling. Buy a cheap copy of mister ed and me book by bill burt. The new york times encyclopedia of television by les brown times books, a division of quadranglethe new york.