Topic '[News] Happy Trails, Rex' in forum 'New England' - dslreports.com

Re: [News] Happy Trails, Rex

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:57:15 EDT

capecoddah posted : This showed up in the local paper.
Simpler times, etc.

Happy trails

January 20, 2013

Perhaps there is something intangible that disappears when a figure from your childhood passes away. For many who grew up in New England in the 1950s, '60s and early '70s, that figure was Rex Trailer. For nearly 20 years, the name Rex Trailer was synonymous with good-natured wholesome entertainment. The kindhearted Texas transplant appeared on television every week, and shared his Western talents and sage advice with the young'uns of the Northeast.

Re: [News] Happy Trails, Rex

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:16:37 EDT

HenryFarpolo posted : One of a kind..an institution.

[News] Happy Trails, Rex

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:19:00 EDT

capecoddah posted : Rex Trailer, host of ‘Boomtown’ TV show, dies at 84

By Martin Finucane, Globe Staff

Rex Trailer, host of “Boomtown,” a Western-themed children’s TV show that beguiled generations of New England children, has died, according to an announcement posted on his website.

“Rex Trailer left this earth peacefully last night surrounded in love and song by his family. Rex had been in Florida for the holidays when he became ill into the New Year. While everyone’s prayers and support have been of great comfort to Rex, he decided it was time to go home. Rex and family thank all of you and love you,” said the announcement, which was dated today.

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFzHjE3-fC4