Tom W. Blackburn

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Tom W. Blackburn

Tom W. Blackburn beside his writing desk
Born June 23, 1913
Raton, New Mexico
Died August 2, 1992 (aged 79)
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Occupation Writer, Screenwriter, Lyricist
Genres Western fiction

Thomas Wakefield Blackburn II (June 23, 1913–August 2, 1992), was an American author, screenwriter and lyricist. His work included various Western novels and television screenplays, as well as the lyrics to The Ballad of Davy Crockett and other songs.

“ In the mid 1950s Blackburn worked in the story department at Walt Disney's studio and it was there, in addition to working on the Davy Crockett films and teleplays (among other projects), that he also began composing lyrics. Among his most successful efforts are The Ballad of Davy Crockett and Farewell for that series and Johnny Tremain and The Liberty Tree for Johnny Tremain (Buena Vista, 1957).[1] ”

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[edit] Biography

Born on the T.O. Ranch near Raton, New Mexico, Blackburn was the eldest of six children. He attended Glendale Junior College and U.C.L.A.. He married (Hazel) Juanita Alsdorf in Glendale, California on July 6, 1937. They had three children: daughter, Stephanie Jean Blackburn and sons Thomas Wakefield Blackburn III and Gary Keeling Blackburn.

[edit] Works by Tom W. Blackburn

[edit] Song Lyrics

  • The Ballad of Davy Crockett and Farewell for Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955) TV series
  • Johnny Tremain and The Liberty Tree for Johnny Tremain (1957) TV series
  • Westward Ho the Wagons! and The Ballad of John Colter for Westward Ho the Wagons! (1956) TV series

Also --

  • Daisy Crockett
  • Huckleberry Finn
  • King of the River
  • Ladies in the Sky
  • King of the River
  • Pancho Lopez
  • Polly You are My Love
  • Saga of Andy Burnett
  • Yaller Yaller Gold

[edit] Novels

  • Tumbleweed with Spurs (1940)
  • Range War (1949)
  • Raton Pass (1950) (Novel & Screenplay)
  • Short Grass (1950) (Novel & Screenplay)
  • Broken Arrow Range (1951)
  • Navajo Canyon (1953)
  • Sierra Baron (1955)
  • Buckskin Man (1958)
  • A Good Day to Die (1967)
  • Companeros (1978)
  • The Trail of Whitened Skulls (2006) (Collected Works)

Stanton Saga Series:

[edit] Television Series & Screenplays

  • Daniel Boone (1 episode, 1967)
  • The Iron Horse (1 episode, 1967)
  • Johnny Tiger (1966)
  • Mara of the Wilderness (1965)
  • The Virginian (1 episode, 1964)
  • Disneyland (15 episodes, 1954-1961)
  • Redentor, El (1959)
  • Bronco (1 episode, 1958)
  • Maverick (1957) (Unknown episodes)
  • Johnny Tremain (1957)
  • Westward Ho the Wagons! (1956)
  • Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)
  • The Wild Dakotas (1956)
  • The Forest Ranger (1956)
  • "Cheyenne (1955) (Unknown episodes)
  • Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955)
  • Cattle Queen of Montana (1954) (Story)
  • Riding Shotgun (1954)
  • Cow Country (1953) (Adaptation)
  • Cattle Town (1952)
  • Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (2 episodes, 1951)
  • Cavalry Scout (1951)
  • Sierra Passage (1951) (Screenplay)
  • Colt .45 (1950)
  • Killer at Large (1947) (Screenplay)

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Blackburn, Tom W.: "The Trail of Whitened Skulls: The Cole Lavery Saga", Foreword by Jon Tuska, pp. 9-31. Five Star, 2006; ISBN 1594143951
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