All of us "boomers" remember Roy Rogers as one of our favorite cowboys - "King of the Cowboys". Even Joni, being from New York, watched Roy and Dale and was a big fan. She went to the Roy and Dale Rodeo at Madison Square Garden in New York City, many times. After going to the Roy Rogers, Jr. show at Silver Dollar City, we decided we also wanted to go to the Roy Rogers Museum and live show at the Happy Trails Theater in Branson. It was well worth it. It brought back many childhood memories for both of us.
The Live Show featured Roy Rogers, Jr. (See Roy, Jr. singing in the black shirt.) He sang lots of Roy's songs and spoke about what life was like being the son of Roy and Dale. He had some funny stories to tell, but what came across most was the quality of family life they lived. Roy and Dale had 9 kids, both natural and adopted, and he mentioned many times how much love there was between all of them.
Also joining the show was Roy and Dale's Grandson, Dustin Roy Rogers, seen on stage with his dad, Roy, Jr. Dustin looks alot like Roy!. After the show we got to meet both of them. (See us with Roy, Jr. on left - now wearing a red shirt - and Dustin next to Delton)We went to the museum where we got to see photos, memorabilia, home movies, guns, costumes and Trigger, Buttermilk, Nellybell the Jeep (see picture), Bullet , and much more. Trigger, Buttermilk and Bullet were all stuffed - the real deal - (see photos) .
The car that they rode in the Pasadena parade was about as "cowboy" as you can get. Check it out! Gun door handles inside and out, guns everywhere, saddle console, bullets decorations lining the seats and lots more.
As I close this story about our trip to the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum and Show - all I can say is: HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
