LARAMIE (1959 to 1963) [John Smith, Robert Fuller] Stranger ride carefully Stay 'way from your gun. There's danger in Laramie for men on the run. Your gray eyes shift warily, There's no room here for you. Just stay wise, this is Laramie Keep traveling on through. Faster guns than yours have made the foolish play The next time that you draw may be the last. We're a peaceful town; we aim to stay that way. Our justice isn't fancy but it's fast. So... (Words:  Bill Olafson; Music:  Cyril Mockridge)
		I met John Smith once, about a year before he died.  I'm ashamed to admit that I had always disliked Mr. Smith very much.  To me, he seemed unbearably arrogant.  When I actually met him, I found him to be personable and nothing less than a gentleman.  Which serves as a reminder of that lesson I keep trying (and failing) to teach myself:  Never Assume. Robert Fuller was the greatest and longest-lasting of my heroes, and there's still a soft spot in my heart for him.  I no longer feel that rush of teenage silliness when I see him, but I'm always glad when I see him working.  I was lucky enough to meet him three times.  He, too, was a gentleman, and a real delight to speak with. The picture of Bob Fuller,  below, was taken in 1967 at Apacheland, a few miles east of Apache Junction, Arizona.  That's actor Doug McClure on the left.   The gentleman with the guitar ( center) is singer Bobby Lee (Bobby Lee & The Lee Men).  There are other pictures of Bob here..
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