Denzel Washington would make a great Bass Reeves. I’d be the first in line to see the movie!
@jacquesm6847
3 жыл бұрын
YEAH!!!!!! 👍🏼😁
@parmelapowell8283
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@AceMoonshot
3 жыл бұрын
I recall years ago, Eddie Murphy said he wanted to do a western. But a gritty one, not a comedy. I know he doesn't have Bass's size but he is old enough, athletic enough and I think could play the role well. Bass Reeves is loooong overdue for a good biopic.
@EricHeidenAuthor
3 жыл бұрын
and I'd be second.
@jackvoss175
3 жыл бұрын
Denzel has the integrity and capability for this role. He would do it justice. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
@aaronlopez3585
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video of U.S deputy marshall Bass Reeves. A truly remarkable man who lived as an example to all. Thank you.
@normajeanmorrissey4459
Жыл бұрын
I read that bass was a cowboy. Noble as that job is, Bass was a lawman, a job at which he excelled. He was honest and very smart. Amazingly, he couldn’t read or write. He had someone read the wanted posters to him From the reading he would commit it to memory. He and his wife had 11 children. Since he spent so much time on the trail, I think I know what he did when he was at home! Had to arrest his own son who had murdered his wife. Bass died from what they called “ Bright’s Disease” a chronic inflammatory condition of the kidneys-basically kidneys fail to function normally. No real treatment at that time. I have great respect for Bass Reeves. He was one of a kind!⭐️
@jamesalley4061
Жыл бұрын
This needs to be taught to today's youth
@donnovicki9771
10 ай бұрын
His story was never told because he was Black. About time he gets the recognition he deserves.
@travler1226
10 ай бұрын
It's all here. It was told. Westerns aren't cool anymore unless they express racist hatred of whites somehow.
@evefet5491
10 ай бұрын
@@travler1226😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@missdaisy5736
3 жыл бұрын
The story about bass reeves was unknown to me before watching this video. A finer gentleman never lived! He suffered great tragedy within his family life losing so many children to death and that in itself is a tremendous burden on anyone’s heart. I am very glad his son was freed from prison and although bass reeves was not alive to witness it, I think he knew about it from his service in heaven! Blessed BE, This story is worth it’s weight in gold.!.
@Awakendabeast13
10 ай бұрын
Awesome can’t wait for this series TS knows what is Great
@richardhart9204
3 жыл бұрын
The phrase - "You can't make this stuff up," really applies to the story of Bass Reeves.
@docsmithdc
3 жыл бұрын
It's my understanding that Clint Eastwood partially based his Jed Cooper character on Bass Reeves.
@SKaR64
3 жыл бұрын
Actually you can. People make a lot of stuff up about Bass.
@richardhart9204
3 жыл бұрын
@@SKaR64 Can you name any of these ... "people?"
@docsmithdc
3 жыл бұрын
@@SKaR64 You sir need no introduction.
@SKaR64
3 жыл бұрын
@@docsmithdc What's up Doc. Was that a cryptic dis? 🤔
@steveshoemaker6347
3 жыл бұрын
A very upright fine man.....Tuff to the bone....What a life he had,awesome lawman......Thanks Jerry......!
@paulwilfridhunt
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@normajeanmorrissey4459
9 ай бұрын
Bass Reeves is my hero. He was a good man, a brave man. I am glad people are finally learning about him.
@pigoff123
3 жыл бұрын
I have a roll top desk that was made before Oklahoma was a state. It was originally in a meat packing plant. It was given to me by the great grandson of the original owner.
@wrathchild3581
10 ай бұрын
What a great story about a great man.
@dalewallop1731
10 ай бұрын
People this is American history, that should be told and not hidden about a truly great man
@brianbrowley1249
10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@frankmarullo228
3 жыл бұрын
Well Jerry. I don't know how but you did it again !!!! Its stuff like this that makes me never want to break the law .. THANK you Frank from montana...
@sheenabecerra6397
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Skinner for your excellent documentaries. I didn't know alot of the things that you pointed out about Bass Reeves. He was truly an honorable law man.
@naturalmax8474
10 ай бұрын
one helluva story of an American Legend.THANK YOU!
@lvncsr6166
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this documentary; we were never taught anything about this wonderful man in school.
@tomcaldwell5750
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an amazing man. Thank you Jerry for this excellent tribute to Mr. Reeves.
@josephgigomillion1691
Жыл бұрын
Hollywood still wants you to still believe in The Lone Ranger story, history is always being made to show certain images.
@TerryFlynn-df2gy
10 ай бұрын
I live in Fort Smith and some people would be surprised that True Grit movies were based on This guy,Bass Reeves.
@brianstewart9470
10 ай бұрын
Yep...I live in conway..Rooster Cogburn starring John Wayne and Hang em High starring Clint Eastwood
@yossarianmnichols9641
10 ай бұрын
After watching this clip I see the movie Hang em High modeled the jail and courtroom building after the real one in Fort Smith.
@TerryFlynn-df2gy
10 ай бұрын
Well the 'Hangin Judge ' Parker's pretty well known .
@hokep61
9 ай бұрын
As far as I know, Bass is buried at a small cemetery in Muskogee. The grave is unmarked, like a few others in the old cemetery.
@libertypastor1307
10 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. He is now one of my favorite characters of the old west! What an honourable man!
@doneecemcneil7826
10 ай бұрын
Hi edagdwg I as a child my mother would watch all the cow boy shows on T.V. love the lone Ranger a forever loving fan Linda j. Peace
@doneecemcneil7826
10 ай бұрын
Hi edagdwg God blessed them all life is soooooo real learning about pass history shows not much has changed . Changing laws is what is happening around the world today sad .life is soooooo real Linda j. Peace
@ToniHunterOne
3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. As always, Mr. Skinner.
@thadnipper9411
3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent Jerry Skinner Documentary
@Methadone4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jerry!! I appreciate that you lauded Mr. Reeves on your list of wonderful and thought provoking videos! I have long admired Mr. Reeves and one has to wonder why a Hollywood version of his story hasn't been made recently. What a man! Thank you Jerry for always providing a great watch/listen to bring us some enjoyment from this insane world.
@marceau425
3 жыл бұрын
I really needed this, I had been jonesing for another Jerry Skinner documentary. He never lets me down!
@nyclady27
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Skinner has come such a long way in documenting heroes to villains. Marvelous! I look forward his videos, too. 👍
@maximasromulus6316
3 жыл бұрын
Superbly true.
@kirbymarchbarcena
3 жыл бұрын
This is the most in-depth video on Bass yet.
@henrymartinez5668
9 ай бұрын
It's too bad they never gave this fine man the honor he deserves for being a great lawman and a hero to all for his carrying out and respect for justice for all, he deserves a big star in his role in American western history , he was a true American
@jimseiler4651
2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Skinner you aren't just a great detective... You're a terrific Orator! GOD Bless you Sir!
@JerrySkinner1943
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim for your kindness. Jerry
@a.perkins907
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Jerry Skinner what a magnificent biography this was!! So informative with great detail about an African American lawman that I'd never heard of before. I appreciate you & all your biographies.❤️
@tangomike4282
10 ай бұрын
An awesome man, family man and great Lawman. Makes me honored to be a Lawman too.
@tablerockkid8237
3 жыл бұрын
Never have I had as much fun studying history as in Mr Skinner's videos. Love them all. Thank you sir.
@terryparish7133
9 ай бұрын
He was one heck of a man a true hero !
@almeggs3247
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome research ! A movie should be made about Marshal Bass!
@ronaldwinker2197
3 жыл бұрын
Movie was attempted, but in today's Market set in a mal-thinking society; an uncontrolled Black roughed individualist, family oriented, free thinking successful conservative lawman fighting obsessively for justice; could NOT SELL!
@SKaR64
3 жыл бұрын
@@ronaldwinker2197 There have been several movies about Bass over the last 30 years and there are a couple new ones out now.
@stewartrussell1951
2 жыл бұрын
This was not only an informative documentary, it was also very enjoyable. Great narration by Mr. Skinner. Thank you!
@joanngreen7059
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service to the law and this country Mr Reeves RIP.❤❤❤
@gwynhvar
3 жыл бұрын
This would make a great western movie
@neilgreen3327
3 жыл бұрын
Holy shit this guy kicks ass both Jerry and bass.
@moss8448
3 жыл бұрын
a poet and don't know it
@blkmamba40
9 ай бұрын
Just a slight caveat to the title, Reeves was not the first Lone Range he was the only Lone Ranger, the other one was a television star🤠
@pigoff123
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry. So glad to see you are doing well. You made another wonderful video. Thank you. Stay safe.
@carlhouston5710
8 ай бұрын
Bass Reeves was an absolutely fearless man. He wasn't afraid of any man . Born lawman .
@robertedwards3735
3 жыл бұрын
Another great story! Thank you sir, well done
@fredreeves7652
9 ай бұрын
Excellent story and account! This is the longest and best account of Bass' life I've seen to date - bravo! I am a Reeves, and currently attempting to find out if my great grandfather was Bass' son, Edgar. My grandfather, Edgar was born in about 1898, which would have put Bass' son, Edgar, at about age 22, when my great-grandfather was born, if he is the same person. A cousin and I are attempting to finalize our connections to Bass, if any, but the timelines, along with other similarities are present and leaning in that direction. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Paramount Plus T.V. series on this wonderful man, historical figure, and lawman. 😊
@YautjaHunter3
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Jerry, cant wait until my son is old enough to enjoy the story of Bass Reeves as much as I do.
@dereksmith4177
Жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention that in his later years he was not allowed to go in restaurants or theaters were whites were in .After he made the area safe for them Why has there never been a movie about him .they keep making movies of whyatt earp who was a great man But bass reaves record of arrests and gunfights far exceeded whyatt earp Truly a great man R I P Bass Reaves
@Just1American1966
Жыл бұрын
I agree that a docudrama about Reeves, tastefully done, would provide a good and solid story.
@itstheru274
9 ай бұрын
We know why they won't make a movie of this great Honorable Black man 😳🧐🤔🥺🙁
@JJAH28
3 жыл бұрын
Now someone should make a movie about this impressive man. Although it would be hard to condense his life story into a couple hours it would make for a fantastic movie.
@coolbjay5518
Жыл бұрын
It’s called Hell on the Border. Prime video
@keithcheeseman567
2 жыл бұрын
What an truly iconic blackman. What an amazing documentary....thank you Jerry
@JerrySkinner1943
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Keith. Jerry
@priscellareid6314
3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I always enjoy your documentaries. Thank you, for highlighting Mrs. Bass Reeves. I did not know he was the First Long Ranger.
@SKaR64
3 жыл бұрын
Priscella. That's a recently invented myth that was created to promote a book.
@KTHKUHNKK
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Jerry Keith Kuhn Sing What a fine job you've done as always.
@WildWestGal
3 жыл бұрын
What an extraordinary man, and what a fabulous bio to honor him! Jerry, you just keep outdoing yourself! Can't wait for the next bio!
@ronniejackson9901
Жыл бұрын
The Bass Reeves Story is about to start filming in Texas.
@peterruiz6117
2 жыл бұрын
I was a Calif cop in the late eighties into the ninties. I was believed to be a cop, even in my early twenties, because my mannerism, and I was told, I was just to straight( honest, polite, ??)....The story of Bass Reeves is of such heroism ,bravery, and honesty....It tells me that a good cop can always be better.
@lisad476
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Sir. I remember hearing stories of him. You did a great tribute to a wonderful man.
@kathyumi3238
3 жыл бұрын
Jerry you have a fan of your great stories of the wild west. This story of this great man Marshal Bass Reeves should be made into a movie.
@carvinlambert6899
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry. You're Absolutely the BEST on KZitem!🖒
@JerrySkinner1943
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carvin. Jerry
@linniem5982
9 ай бұрын
Thank You. George Reeves is on my family ancestry tree as an uncle.
@primsmith5996
10 ай бұрын
The first & only Long Ranger
@tamelamorrison1248
3 жыл бұрын
I know where bass reeves and homer and bass Jr are buried. I also know where bass reeves old house used to be in Muskogee, ok.
@flexairz
3 жыл бұрын
Inform Jerry then.
@tamelamorrison1248
3 жыл бұрын
@@flexairz who are you?
@tamelamorrison1248
3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Skinner, to get to bass reeves in Muskogee, ok. His grave is located across the street from a trucking company called Trucks for you, there is a white building which is a business that can take you part of the way there with permission of course. The trail is about a 30 minute walk to there. The grave is marked. That cemetery is also know as the cemetery for former slaves in Muskogee. The property right in from of the cemetery is for sell so the while business building is the only way there to the grave. Yes I have been there to see it not to long ago. The house the bass reeves lived was on Howard street but now it is where Walmart stands, his house would have been located where the garden center is at now.
@gerardjohnson2106
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you for this story of a American Legend.
@CARRJ142
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video.
@virgilironwood5783
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I have a question. WHERE THE HELL IS THIS MAN’S TV SHOW??? You have HBO cracking out cranking material and bullcrap left and right, yet THIS MAN is left to history?? I’m calling bull!! This is a legend of the West, and should be celebrated!
@RobG001
2 жыл бұрын
Proof, not that it is needed, that racism is alive and well in the USA, if he had been white he would have been far better known than Earp, Masterson, Hickok, etc all put together. Thankfully there are a few good souls out there bringing his story to us. A big shout-out to them.
@markmullin4246
3 жыл бұрын
It's sad his resting place is unknown. He was definitely one of the best lawmen! Much respect to him for his lifelong service.
@richane22
3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating story. I’d never heard of him.
@timpatrick2109
3 жыл бұрын
Alot of folks have been waiting for this one!! You do such a good job Mr Skinner.
@discernment8963
9 ай бұрын
Undoubtedly the most accurate account I've heard. Realistically describing a competent, capable, and honorable man without the PC Fanboyism so nausea inducing in the Wokeism of what's been passing for "Media" since George Floyd's Fentanyl Fiasco.
@andrewfiles4184
9 ай бұрын
lol Man that’s just some envy mixed with some degree of hate speaking in your head, find something positive and non existent things like “woke-ism”, which we know is code for black in your, shall I say… ‘social group’ 😂 You must be quite one happy, friendly guy… NOT.. lol
@yelena86
3 жыл бұрын
Well done. This is a fantastic video 👍✌️🙏❤️
@g.l.williams1178
10 ай бұрын
What an Amazing story! So happy and grateful I listened!
@fredstaff9893
9 ай бұрын
This is the best presentation of the life of Bass Reeves. I agree with most of it and I have spent years researching the man, I disagree with the statement that he was never shot. I found a doctor's report where he had tried to remove a bullet from Bass's leg and decided that it was too close to an artery and feared that he could bleed to death if he failed. In conjunction with that one of his obituaries stated that he was buried with a bullet in his leg.
@JerrySkinner1943
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Fred for pointing that out. Our gold is to get as close to the truth we can. Thanks for the information. Jerry
@Mixmasala218
Жыл бұрын
The thought of an 8 year old working in the fields as a slave breaks my heart.
@metablue4454
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, again, as always. Thank you.
@americanaxetoolco2076
3 жыл бұрын
Several of us went to Big Nose Kate’s grave today and toasted her with a shot of Rye Whiskey! We do that about once a month! Such a man! We would be so honored to have him today!
@BigDaddy-fx4nx
3 жыл бұрын
why
@judymotto7338
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jerry! Thanks for posting us a story tonight! I was just searching for something good to watch and then you posted ..👍👋
@bobred4210
10 ай бұрын
I should have heard Mr. Reeves story during my school years.
@noir1rock
9 ай бұрын
great man all those western movies a black law man a true hero.....
@pumpupjam9648
Жыл бұрын
One would think that he get a tombstone and his honorary title be on it. No, he gets a unmarked grave burial. Unbelievable, such an outstanding Federal Deputy Marshall. What a great achievement for a man who came out of slavery and made a name (good name) for himself and his family. Faces of the Forgotten should check him out and get a marker there for Law Enforcement Reeves!
@howabouthetruth2157
2 жыл бұрын
Jerry, this was without a doubt, one of the best documentaries you have produced to date. I enjoy all of your projects, but this one was really special, thank you & God Bless you & your family.
@frankiegraham3918
10 ай бұрын
With the new series playing on Paramount “ The Lawman Bass Reeves “ it is especially nice to hear you tell the story of Bass Reeves. Thank you for this Jerry!! I will refer others to check out your documentary.
@JerrySkinner1943
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Frankie. Jerry
@Goodellsam
9 ай бұрын
I am from Arkansas. I never heard of Bass until the new 2023 tv series about him. I didn't know it was based on a real person until now. Good series.
@settleschris1965
11 ай бұрын
I hope the Paramount + version is just as great as this one!!
@ZEKEDAWG23
10 ай бұрын
likely it will have few episodes and huge delays in production due to lack of scripts from the moron author of Yellowstone and other failed series!
@dalewallop1731
10 ай бұрын
Great Great lawman, RIP Bass
@jimakin3541
9 ай бұрын
I would say the REAL Lone Ranger!
@dotm8421
3 жыл бұрын
I watched a show on cable about Bass Reeves. Jerry Skinner has provided a lot more history of a great lawman than the show did.. Jerry I love watching your videos. You always give us should details of a person's life. Thank You so much for all your hard work. Your voice is so wonderful and makes it easy to get wrapped up in the stories.
@parmelapowell8283
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent to hear from you. Very good documentary.
@divindave6117
10 ай бұрын
I've known who Bass Reeves was for 40 years or more. Outstanding Deputy Marshall and if he was after you, you were gonna get caught.
@Dive-Deeper
10 ай бұрын
Thus ended the career of the real Lone Ranger. Such an amazing human being. Such an amazing story. This type of lawman does not exist today. Nor will ever exist again.
@josephgigomillion1691
Жыл бұрын
Still as black people, way back then still incredible 💪🏿
@jaycostewart8
11 ай бұрын
Always have been.💯
@darrylsnyder7255
10 ай бұрын
I wish I new this story 40 years ago
@dhaley8847
8 ай бұрын
its crazy that this hero is in an unmarked and unknown grave!
@earlclue
9 ай бұрын
he has been #1 in my world for years, so happy he getting his wild west due, alot of the other wild west famous names, drinking, gambling, moral mayhem, was in their dna
@lanacampbell-moore6686
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing😊
@anthonyanderson9679
9 ай бұрын
A very enlightening Documentary.
@user-zs3cn7wx2k
10 ай бұрын
Now that is who I will call a historian. History was told..🎉
@joannamccann5627
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry. Your work is very much appreciated.
@mikes1097
3 жыл бұрын
I think this mans life story should be made into a movie.. Denzel or Jamie Fox should play Sam Bass..
@miketerry581
3 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY
@mikes1097
3 жыл бұрын
@@miketerry581 I just saw this movie called Hell on The Border... it is supposed to be about Bass Reeves. I am am still watching it so I do know how good it is yet.. But no big names in the cast
@patricialenaburg6553
3 жыл бұрын
I had read about Mr. Reeves before, but there is so much to learn about a man like him, so wanted to hear it from you also. He was a very honorable man who deserves much recognition. We can only imagine what he went through in his life time, and his history must be saved. Thanks Jerry, you never fail me.
@aliciabishop4264
9 ай бұрын
HE'S NOT. FIRST LONE RANGER. HE'S THE REAL LONE. RANGER!!!!!
@raamyasharahla535
9 ай бұрын
Real talk
@myview5840
9 ай бұрын
He rode with a posse
@jillblase6820
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you again Jerry, what a remarkable story of this man. I knew some of this story, but you filled in all the blanks I didn’t know. You are so good at what you do. Thank you my friend, I look forward to your documentary’s everyday. It was a wonderful surprise to see this one this morning. I will watch it again, please keep em coming, stay well my friend, Augie and Jill Blase, Winter Springs, Florida.🤠
@JerrySkinner1943
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see a comment from my friends in Winter Springs again. Jerry
@hersheybar8987
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding as always. You never disappoint Jerry. Thank you !
@antonioallen-mi5nm
10 ай бұрын
The Greatest Law man to ever live!!!!
@JHunter8490
Жыл бұрын
We need to talk more about Bass Reeves I’d love to see a film about him! Hopefully one day, thank you for this documentary!!
@malcolmseales4833
Жыл бұрын
There is 2 that I know of, but I definitely think it's a story that needs to be retold again. Just like there are multiple stories of Robin hood and Wyat Earp. I wouldn't mind a television mini series, they tend to get more exposurem
@johndavies5582
Жыл бұрын
Yellowstone stone spin off the bass reeves story
@jerrykr7kz
10 ай бұрын
Why don't they make a movie of this man.
@slagwill5599
10 ай бұрын
A series will start on November 2. By the same guy who wrote Yellowstone
@jerrykr7kz
10 ай бұрын
which network or cable company is coming out with a series about this guy? @@slagwill5599
@joanngreen7059
9 ай бұрын
Bass Reeves is now streaming on paramount. I never new about him i do now thanks to this channel and thank you so much ❤❤❤
@tamelamorrison1248
3 жыл бұрын
I know exactly where bass reeves grave and how to get it by foot for there is no road going to it anymore.
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