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Marty in the Spotlight

Marty's TV and Film Career


Television

Classic Country - 1951

Starring Marty Robbins and other members of the Grand Ole Opry

The Drifter - 1965

Starring Marty as a singing cowboy, known only as "Drifter". Marty taped this TV series taped in black and white just when color television was on the rise. They never aired, but instead, Marty put them away in storage.

The Marty Robbins Show - 1968

Ralph Emery Special Aired live, October 1970
After Marty's first heart attack, Ralph Emery set up a "Battle of Songsters" between Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins. He says he chose these two because of their mutual respect for each other.

The Marty Robbins Spotlight - 1977 premier

Marty hosted this show, and had a variety of guests, both established and up and coming singers.

Wild Turkey Jamboree - 1980
Filmed as a documentary for PBS, Marty and many other C&W artists appeared on camera.

Other Television Appearances

ACMA Awards - April 1970
Marty both a presenter and recipient of awards.

Kraft Music Hall - February, 1971

Sound America - May 1971

Changing Scene - October 1971
Local program, Marty and Gov. Winfield Dunn discuss capital punishment.

Midnight Special - August 1973
Co hosted by Marty and Loretta Lynn

The Grand Ole Opry at 50 - A Nashville Celebration - November 1975

Dinah Shore - October 1975

Merv Griffin - October 1975

ACMA Awards - March 1976
Marty was the host!

Grand Ole Gospel Time - 1978

Mike Douglas Show - 1979

Music City News Award Show - June 1980

Austin City Limits - 1980

Music City News Award Show - 1981

Ralph Emery 30th Anniversary Show - June 25, 1981

Marty cohosted!

PM Magazine - 1981

Sunday Challenge - TV Pilot, 1981

Music City News Award Show - June 7, 1982

Entertainment Tonight - August 1982

All Star Tribute to Ernest Tubb - October 1982

CMA Award Show - October 1982


Marty's Film Credits

Badge of Marshall Brennan - 1957

Starring Jim Davis, Featuring Marty Robbins

Raiders of Old California - 1957

Starring Jim Davis, Arleen Whelan, Faron Young; co starring Marty Robbins, Lee Van Cleef

Buffalo Gun - 1958

Also starring Webb Pierce and Carl Smith

Featuring the songs, "The Same Two Lips" and "Clementine"

Country Music Jubilee - 1960

Also starring Ernest Tubb, Carl Smith, Faron Young, Ray Price, and Hawkshaw Hawkins.

Ballad of a Gunfighter - 1963

Featuring the song, "San Angelo"

Country Music Caravan - 1964

Also starring Jim Reeves, Carl Smith, Faron Young, Ernest Tubb, and Ray Price.

Tennessee Jamboree - 1964

Also starring Jim Reeves, Webb Pierce, and Carl Smith.

Hell on Wheels - 1967

Songs by Marty include "No Tears Milady", "The shoe Goes on the Other Foot", "Fly Butterfly Fly", "This Song", "Darling Would You Take Me Back Again", and "I'll Have To Make Some Changes".

From Nashville With Music - 1969

Costarring Buck Owens, Charley Pride, Merle Haggard, and Carl Smith. Marty performs "Tonight Carmen", "The Shoe Goes On the Other Foot Tonight", and "Singing the Blues".

Guns of a Stranger - 1972

Songs include "The Drifter", "The Dreamer", "Restless Cattle", "Lonely Old Bunkhouse", "The Wind Goes", "Oh Virginia", and "Mr. Rutledge".

Country Music - 1972

Also featuring Sammy Jackson, Barbara Mandrell, Dottie West, Carl Smith, Don Winters, Bobby Sykes, Bobby Allison, and Richard Petty. Marty plays himself. Songs by Marty include, "El Paso", "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife", "Don't Worry", "Devil Woman", "Washed My Hands in Muddy Water", "The Best Part of Living is Loving You", "The Hand's You're Holding Now", "Begging To You", and "They'll Never Take Her Love From Me".

Honkytonk Man - 1982

Starring Clint Eastwood and Kyle Eastwood. Marty has a cameo appearance and sings the title song.


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