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Jim McMullan Publishes Ninth Book

2012-04-28T10:23:00.001+02:00

Jim McMullan has published his ninth book! Jim is a good friend and a 40 year veteran of TV and Film, starring in films including Downhill Racer, Shenandoah, and The Incredible Shrinking Woman known for his role as Senator Dowling in Dallas. He also starred as Buffalo Bill in our fine show, "Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show" (La Legende de Buffalo Bill) in Disney Village, Disneyland Paris, France,

Sitting Bull's 'Presence' unexpectedly rude

2011-01-05T00:51:00.001+01:00

When Sitting Bull first enters, he and I engage in reverent greeting, sign language accompanying our dialogue. My first line ends with "...you.. honour.. us all.. with your presence," each break having it's own signed gesture. For "presence" I alternate randomly between two signs: the first one starts with my hand outstretched in front of me, about level with the top of my head, palm up, hand

Willie Ketchum Has a Blowout

2010-11-17T02:17:00.001+01:00

A cowboy I call Willie Ketchum made his second mount fine during the pony express race in tonight's second show but his pants fared badly. The full length of the butt seam blew clean out, leaving our Disney audience no doubt as to the color of his undies. Black. Thankfully he was wearing some.- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhoneLocation:Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Disney Village, Disneyland

Cowboy Pinches Pecker on Saddle

2010-05-10T08:32:00.004+02:00

One of the cowboys in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill), Disney Village, Disneyland Paris France, competed in the famous Pony Express Race and celebrated by doing The Worm - an 80's breakdance move where the dancer undulates the full front of his body against the ground, propelling himself forward. There is nothing choreographed here - each cowboy celebrates as he wishes.

Panoramic Photo of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show with Mickey & Friends

2010-02-11T00:54:00.002+01:00

Our beloved friend and photographer Marc Veillard took this photo of the entire cast (minus those absent on the day) of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show with Mickey and Friends, Disney Village, Disneyland Paris, as a Happy New Year's wish from all of us. (I found this photo on bbwws.blogspot.com, another blog in French, maintained by one of the stage managers.) Our show is the longest-running, most

Ryan Bingham Nominated for Oscar

2010-02-07T13:40:00.002+01:00

Ryan Bingham, ex-cowboy in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill), Disney Village, Disneyland Paris France, has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song, for his song The Weary Kind (The Theme From Crazy Heart) on the soundtrack for the movie Crazyheart. Bingham already one a Golden Globe award for the song but was at the bar waiting for a beer when the award was

Ex-WWS Cowboy Wins Golden Globe Award

2010-01-19T01:28:00.000+01:00

Ryan Bingham won the 2009 'Best Original Song' Golden Globe award for The Weary Kind (The Theme From Crazy Heart) which he wrote with T Bone Burnett. Ryan played the role of Cowboy for a few months several years back in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill) and remains good friends with several members of the cast, especially Lucas, who helped him get the job. Unfortunately,

Trent Features in Wyoming's "Casper Star Tribune"

2010-01-08T08:22:00.002+01:00

I was recently interviewed by Margaret Matray for a feature article in The Casper Star Tribune, Wyoming's premier state-wide newspaper. I think she did a great job. Here's the link to the web version of the article: La Legende de Buffalo Bill.

Trent, Kave, Wiley, Shawn, and Carlos Perform in Fontainebleau

2010-01-06T01:02:00.000+01:00

Kave, Wiley, Shawn, Carlos, and I performed at the Theatre Municipale de Fontainebleau in Fontainebleau, France on December 17, 2009 in a show I put together for the kids who attend my son Zachary's school. We recently moved to the area for the school so, eager to be an "involved parent," I attended a meeting for the association of parents (who organize social events etc for the kids) and

Whatever you do, DO IT NOW!!

2009-11-17T17:43:00.002+01:00

My good friend, ex-actor, ex-Buffalo Bill, writer, sculptor, and ever-creative Jim McMullan recently wrote that he's made this new video to inform folks about his inspirational book, "Do It Now! Book & Clock Set." Jim writes on his website,THE CLOCK IS TICKING...Find inspiration to make all of your dreams come true in this handy book of motivational quotes about living each day to the fullest. Do

Red River Sings Brice 'Happy Birthday'

2009-11-11T21:44:00.000+01:00

I made some notes on September 19, 2009 for stories to include on The Casual Reporter, but I got sidetracked and didn't publish them. Better late than never, here they are: September 19, 2009 - First Show Brice’s birthday today. After he won the roping contest I suggested Christian, the Red River Clown, celebrate by having Red River sing him Happy Birthday. They did and he raised his hat to them

Eleana Turns 90, Buffalo Bill Sings

2009-11-11T21:38:00.000+01:00

A few weeks ago a guest of ours honored us by choosing to celebrate her 90th birthday at our show. Eleana, I learned, and 25 of her family members, took her to watch us in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill), Disney Village, Disneyland Paris, France. To show my appreciation, I leapt up over the rail during the start of the Medicine Ball pass into the Red River Ranch where

How One Horse Bought a Ranch

2009-10-22T20:41:00.001+02:00

Sonna Warvell of the Warvell family soon to be inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, and also Annie Oakley in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill) Disney Village, Disneyland Paris, France, recently emailed me a link to an article written about Jim and Jan Warvell, her parents. The article, "Great Horse: White Feather," is a touching account of an extraordinary horse

Sonna "Annie Oakley" Warvell Inductee to Hall of Fame

2009-10-09T21:46:00.000+02:00

As reported recently in the Star Telegram, the latest class of inductees into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame includes the Warvell Family: Jim, Jan, Toni and Sonna Warvell of Weatherford. The Warvell family performed trick riding, trick roping and comedy routines worldwide. Jim and Jan now own and train racehorses, Toni is active in judging horse events, cutting and training, and Sonna has starred

Trent's Buffalo Bill Shows are "Electrifying"

2009-10-08T22:50:00.001+02:00

The Artistic Coordinator, Artistic Director, and a returning principle actor each recently took time to pull me aside and tell me my performances have reached a level of excellence they describe as "electrifying," "amazing," and "unbelievable." They say I've attained a quality of performance that is now "untouchable," "in a league of it's own," and "beyond compare."The level of their compliments

WWS Finishes Under 90 Minutes

2009-08-10T14:17:00.000+02:00

Lest there be any doubt that the WWS is more factory than theatre, the latest directive from management is that the show must finish in 90 minutes. So I kept a ruthlessly rapid pace throughout both shows last night, bulldozing through moments where I normally allowed slight pause for theatrical drama, clipping the end of my fellow actor's lines, ignoring interruptions where improvisation is

Sitting Bull Pole Dances on Chuck Wagon

2009-07-24T03:31:00.001+02:00

A couple weeks ago, for the first time ever, the Principals in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill), Disney Village, Disneyland Paris, were unable to judge the rodeo games from the traditional judges stand.I was in the production office between shows when one of the technicians arrived slightly flustered and announced in French to the Stage Manager that there would be no

Video: Didier Sings "La Marsaillaise"

2009-07-22T11:06:00.001+02:00

Not to be outdone by the 4th of July show, when Rebecca sang The Star Spangled Banner, the Artistic Direction of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill) Disney Village, Disneyland Paris arranged for someone to sing the French National Anthem La Marsaillaise. Didier, who has played Auguste Durand-Rouel in the show since 1992, has sang La Marseillaise on the 14th of July for the

Wade "Pimping Carrefour"

2009-07-21T22:42:00.000+02:00

This just in from Wade, Cast Member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Disney Village, Disneyland Paris, back in the early 90's. Wade:something new...pimping carrefour now..love the blog dude

Mickey Gets Poo on Hands

2009-07-21T22:32:00.000+02:00

It was bound to happen. The show, after all, features nearly 40 live animals, all needing to deficate at one moment or another each day, often in the arena itself. Already some of our four-fingered friends (Disney characters) had stepped in manure. On this occasion, it got on Mickey's hand. It started during the medicine ball pass game of the first show. Sometime during the course of this

Annie Oakley Masters Horse During Show

2009-07-06T01:39:00.001+02:00

(A stallion similar to Target, taken from: Tales from Echo Canyon)One of the actresses who plays Annie Oakley in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Disney Village, Disneyland Resort Paris, but who doesn't want her real name used on this blog, showed her talent and experience with horses today to a level of expertise that demands special recognition. Horses, like most people and animals, have

Wild West Show Celebrates July 4th

2009-07-06T01:15:00.000+02:00

The team at Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Disney Village, Disneyland Paris added a few special elements to the show on the 4th of July to commemorate American Independence Day. First a parade was held featuring the cast as they rode horses through Disney Village. The show was mostly unchanged until the end. The set was lit up with stars and stripes and Beli rose from the canyon with the American

WWS Bids Public Farewell to Michael Jackson

2009-06-27T00:04:00.008+02:00

One of the privelages of playing Buffalo Bill in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Disney Village, Disneyland Paris, is that I sometimes have the freedom (or take the liberty) to add a few lines of text at the end of the show to commemorate special moments. Usually, for instance, when a cast member leaves the show, I (or whoever is playing Buffalo Bill) will say a few lines. Somber moments are

The Pinkie Chronicles: Pinkie Sings "Pinkie" Again

2009-06-26T12:02:00.004+02:00

Pinkie sings a new version of "Pinkie", with new, unforgettable lyrics:Luka - Vote for my rendition!Disclaimer: Although based on a real person and real events, all accounts of "The Pinkie Chronicles" are fictional, meant for entertainment purposes only. Personal characteristics of the fictional "Pinkie" do not necessarily reflect the personal characteristics of the real person on whom "The

Guest Email - Great Review!

2009-06-25T16:49:00.003+02:00

Following my entry on the DLRP Review website, and subsequent quoting on The Casual Reporter, a long-time guest of the show sent me an email showing we are doing a pretty good job as the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (La Legende de Buffalo Bill) Disney Village, Disneyland Paris. From this guests' perspective, our show rarely misses the mark. With his permission, here is his email:Hi,