Hopalong Cassidy films -- An article on Guinness records last Sunday referred to the 66 Hopalong Cassidy cowboy films as Paramount productions.

A collection of Hopalong Cassidy memorabilia courtesy of Harold Theard is on display at the East Bank Regional Libary in Metairie on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Photo by Peter G. Forest) ...

William Boyd, playing Hopalong Cassidy, was the cowboy hero of the silver screen, radio and television to many a baby boomer. Along with Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, Boyd defined the Western film genre.

Bates, 81, wasn't much interested in Hopalong Cassidy during his prime, in the 1930s-1950s, though she says her husband watched every one of his films.

Hopalong was so popular that movies and TV shows were made based on the character. The first Hopalong Cassidy movie, starring William Boyd, was produced in 1935.

After producer Harry “Pop” Sherman ceased production of the Hopalong Cassidy films in 1944, William Boyd set about purchasing the rights to the old movies and the Hoppy character.

Boyd (as Hopalong) went on to make 66 films, for which he purchased the television rights in 1948, and afterwards made 52 additional programs.

Howard “Hopalong” Cassady, who won the 1955 Heisman Trophy at Ohio State, led the Buckeyes to the national championship in his junior year and played in the National Football League, died Sept ...

Hopalong was so popular that movies and TV shows were made based on the character. The first Hopalong Cassidy movie, starring William Boyd, was produced in 1935.

So, who are the greatest western TV show actors of all time? That depends on what you want. Some great western stars have appeared in hundreds of episodes dedicated to the genre. Others have fewer ...