Untold Stories from Daniel Boone's Darby Hinton!

Untold Stories from Daniel Boone's Darby Hinton!
In this rich and personal conversation, Darby Hinton opens up to John Cato about his extraordinary life, from childhood stardom on Daniel Boone to his deep Hollywood roots. He tells the unbelievable story of how he landed the role of Israel Boone at just six years old and shares behind-the-scenes moments with Fess Parker, Rosie Grier, and guest stars like Vincent Price and Tony Curtis. Darby reflects on growing up surrounded by stars—Charlton Heston was his godfather, Jane Russell his sister's godmother—and the lavish parties hosted by his mother. He discusses the challenges child actors face, his work founding “Looking Ahead,” and his commitment to staying grounded. With warmth and humor, he recalls hilarious filming moments, traveling as Israel to Western events, and his deep bond with Dan Haggerty. Darby also opens up about emotional moments—like working withThe Rifleman’s Johnny Crawford when he had Dementia and losing his childhood home to fire. He tells how the show, Knight Rider was created, acting as a rapist on Days of Our Lives, and the film, Texas Rising. He also shares stories of Veronica Cartwright and Clayton Moore and so much more. Love ya Darby, thanks a bunch!

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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:33 Darby tells a story about the pronunciation of Daniel in Daniel Boone
00:01:41 Darby tells the unbelievable story of how he was cast in Daniel Boone
00:07:25 Darby talks about Fess Parker
00:09:14 Darby on Rosie Grier
00:11:41 Darby tells some of the funny moments that happened while filming Daniel Boone
00:13:30 Darby talks about helping found "Looking Ahead" and the dark road child actors can take
00:14:50 Charlton Heston was Darby's godfather, Errol Flynn, his father's best friendJane Russell his sister's godmother
00:19:56 Darby talks about the Hollywood parties at his Mom's house
00:21:54 Darby meets Sean Connery
00:22:36 Darby discusses the social issues that were on Daniel Boone
00:23:26 Fess Parker trying to downplay his height
00:24:09 Darby talks about Vincent Price and the guest stars on Daniel Boone
00:26:14 Darby talks about working with Tony Curtis
00:28:34 Darby talks about sitting on Barbara Stanwyck's lap and Linda Evans
00:30:06 Darby's book "Growing Up Israel"
00:32:04 How Darby has stayed grounded as a celebrity
00:36:11 Darby's love of the coonskin cap
00:37:21 Darby on how much fun he had as a kid on Daniel Boone
00:37:47 Darby's real house burns down
00:39:09 Darby tells the story of a helicopter flying during the filming of a Daniel Boone scene
00:40:09 Other humorous moments on Daniel Boone
00:40:59 Children in America start talking frontier language because of Darby's character, Israel
00:41:43 Darby enjoyed personal appearances traveling to Western events as Israel and playing
00:43:22 Darby on Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law
00:44:26 Darby goes to school in the Swiss Alps
00:45:56 Darby plays the Salem rapist on Days of Our Lives
00:49:38 Darby tells a great Knight Rider story
00:50:39 Darby's film "Once a Hero"
00:51:32 Darby tells an emotional story about hiring Johnny Crawford from The Rifleman
00:56:58 Darby's film "Sod and Stubble" with Mary McDonough from The Waltons
01:00:00 Darby's film "Home on the Rein"
01:01:15 Darby talks about the TV special "How the West was Fun"
01:03:31 Darby tells a wonderful Clayton Moore story
01:05:25 Darby talks about the History Channel film "Texas Risng"
01:07:45 Darby's special bond with Dan Haggerty "Grizzly Adams"
01:10:51 Darby on working on the Hallmark movie, Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses
01:11:19 Darby on playing in The Donner Party
01:19:55 Darby favorite times with Veronica Cartwright
01:23:35 Darby on the cold way he found out Daniel Boone was cancelled
01:24:47 Darby on working Richard Dreyfuss's first job on Wagon Train