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.
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.!.
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!⭐️
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.
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!
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.
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...
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
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.
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.❤️
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. 😊
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
@@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
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.
Never knew this until a couple of years ago. Never knew the Lone Ranger was actually black not white like he was portrayed on tv. This is not the first time that they put a white man in place of a story of a black man and it won't be the last😡 They've been doing this for centuries😡
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.
Denzel Washington would make a great Bass Reeves. I’d be the first in line to see the movie!
YEAH!!!!!! 👍🏼😁
Me too!
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.
and I'd be second.
Denzel has the integrity and capability for this role. He would do it justice.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Wonderful video of U.S deputy
marshall Bass Reeves. A truly remarkable man who lived as an example to all. Thank you.
The phrase - "You can't make this stuff up," really applies to the story of Bass Reeves.
It's my understanding that Clint Eastwood partially based his Jed Cooper character on Bass Reeves.
Actually you can. People make a lot of stuff up about Bass.
@@SKaR64 Can you name any of these ... "people?"
@@SKaR64 You sir need no introduction.
@@docsmithdc What's up Doc. Was that a cryptic dis? 🤔
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.!.
Awesome can’t wait for this series TS knows what is Great
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!⭐️
This needs to be taught to today's youth
What a great story about a great man.
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.
His story was never told because he was Black. About time he gets the recognition he deserves.
It's all here. It was told. Westerns aren't cool anymore unless they express racist hatred of whites somehow.
@@travler1226😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Fascinating. As always, Mr. Skinner.
Another excellent Jerry Skinner Documentary
Awesome research ! A movie should be made about Marshal Bass!
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!
@@ronaldwinker2197 There have been several movies about Bass over the last 30 years and there are a couple new ones out now.
I live in Fort Smith and some people would be surprised that True Grit movies were based on This guy,Bass Reeves.
Yep...I live in conway..Rooster Cogburn starring John Wayne and Hang em High starring Clint Eastwood
After watching this clip I see the movie Hang em High modeled the jail and courtroom building after the real one in Fort Smith.
Well the 'Hangin Judge ' Parker's pretty well known .
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.
Thank you so much for this documentary; we were never taught anything about this wonderful man in school.
one helluva story of an American Legend.THANK YOU!
Another great video.
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.
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...
A very upright fine man.....Tuff to the bone....What a life he had,awesome lawman......Thanks Jerry......!
Amen
Another great story! Thank you sir, well done
Bass Reeves is my hero. He was a good man, a brave man. I am glad people are finally learning about him.
I really needed this, I had been jonesing for another Jerry Skinner documentary. He never lets me down!
Mr. Skinner has come such a long way in documenting heroes to villains. Marvelous! I look forward his videos, too. 👍
Superbly true.
Holy shit this guy kicks ass both Jerry and bass.
a poet and don't know it
Wow! What an amazing man. Thank you Jerry for this excellent tribute to Mr. Reeves.
Hollywood still wants you to still believe in The Lone Ranger story, history is always being made to show certain images.
Hi Jerry. So glad to see you are doing well. You made another wonderful video. Thank you. Stay safe.
People this is American history, that should be told and not hidden about a truly great man
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I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. He is now one of my favorite characters of the old west!
What an honourable man!
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
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
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.
He was one heck of a man a true hero !
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🤠
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.❤️
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.
😊
Well done. This is a fantastic video 👍✌️🙏❤️
This is the most in-depth video on Bass yet.
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
I agree that a docudrama about Reeves, tastefully done, would provide a good and solid story.
We know why they won't make a movie of this great Honorable Black man 😳🧐🤔🥺🙁
This was not only an informative documentary, it was also very enjoyable. Great narration by Mr. Skinner. Thank you!
An awesome man, family man and great Lawman. Makes me honored to be a Lawman too.
Thank you Jerry. You're Absolutely the BEST on CZcams!🖒
Thank you Carvin. Jerry
Thanks for sharing😊
This would make a great western movie
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
Thank You. George Reeves is on my family ancestry tree as an uncle.
Never have I had as much fun studying history as in Mr Skinner's videos. Love them all. Thank you sir.
Thank you for your service to the law and this country Mr Reeves RIP.❤❤❤
Mr. Skinner you aren't just a great detective... You're a terrific Orator! GOD Bless you Sir!
Thank you Jim for your kindness. Jerry
The Bass Reeves Story is about to start filming in Texas.
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!
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Excellent, again, as always. Thank you.
Hello Jerry
Keith Kuhn
Sing What a fine job you've done as always.
Wow. I always enjoy your documentaries. Thank you, for highlighting Mrs. Bass Reeves. I did not know he was the First Long Ranger.
Priscella. That's a recently invented myth that was created to promote a book.
The first & only Long Ranger
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.
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.
Excellent to hear from you. Very good documentary.
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!
Great Great lawman, RIP Bass
Fascinating story. I’d never heard of him.
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.
It’s called Hell on the Border. Prime video
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.
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
Excellent Sir. I remember hearing stories of him. You did a great tribute to a wonderful man.
I would say the REAL Lone Ranger!
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.
Inform Jerry then.
@@flexairz who are you?
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.
I should have heard Mr. Reeves story during my school years.
Thanks Jerry, cant wait until my son is old enough to enjoy the story of Bass Reeves as much as I do.
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!
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.
What an truly iconic blackman. What an amazing documentary....thank you Jerry
Thank you Keith. Jerry
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!
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.
Thank you Fred for pointing that out. Our gold is to get as close to the truth we can. Thanks for the information. Jerry
Alot of folks have been waiting for this one!! You do such a good job Mr Skinner.
its crazy that this hero is in an unmarked and unknown grave!
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.
HE'S NOT. FIRST LONE RANGER. HE'S THE REAL LONE. RANGER!!!!!
Real talk
He rode with a posse
Hey Jerry! Thanks for posting us a story tonight! I was just searching for something good to watch and then you posted ..👍👋
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.
What an Amazing story! So happy and grateful I listened!
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.
Thank you Frankie. Jerry
Excellent. Thank you for this story of a American Legend.
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.
I hope the Paramount + version is just as great as this one!!
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!
It's sad his resting place is unknown.
He was definitely one of the best lawmen!
Much respect to him for his lifelong service.
The thought of an 8 year old working in the fields as a slave breaks my heart.
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
A very enlightening Documentary.
I wish I new this story 40 years ago
This was excellent. Jerry makes some amazing videos.
I think this mans life story should be made into a movie.. Denzel or Jamie Fox should play Sam Bass..
ABSOLUTELY
@@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
Outstanding as always. You never disappoint Jerry. Thank you !
This was amazing!!
What an amazing man
Bass Reeves was an absolutely fearless man. He wasn't afraid of any man . Born lawman .
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.
What a story!!! Fantastic job
Still as black people, way back then still incredible 💪🏿
Always have been.💯
The Original lone ranger 😮😊
Never knew this until a couple of years ago. Never knew the Lone Ranger was actually black not white like he was portrayed on tv. This is not the first time that they put a white man in place of a story of a black man and it won't be the last😡 They've been doing this for centuries😡
@@henewcom50 wow. Who were they...
@@henewcom50they being doing it since Jesus
Now that is who I will call a historian. History was told..🎉
Thanks for telling this story!
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.
great man all those western movies a black law man a true hero.....
Excellent!!!
Excellent work Mr Skinner.