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Aug 17, 2022 · It was sad to see Ward Bond leave the Wagon Train show, mainly because of death. He made a name for himself, and people continue to remember him for his great work as a character actor. This post is an overview of Ward Bond— and the circumstances of his death and sudden departure from the Wagon Train series.
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Oct 23, 2022 · Robert Horton and Ward Bond infamously didn't get along on the set of 'Wagon Train.' Here's how Horton described Bond after Bond's death.
- Lauren Weiler
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Bond later starred in the popular series Wagon Train from 1957 until his death. Wagon Train was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master, in which Bond also appeared. Wagon Master was influenced by the earlier The Big Trail. For Wagon Train, Bond was assigned the lead role of the crusty but compassionate Major Seth Adams, the trail master.
Oct 23, 2022 · Ward Bond and Robert Horton starred in the hit NBC Western, 'Wagon Train.' Here's why they allegedly couldn't stand each other.
- Lauren Weiler
- Senior Writer
Oct 23, 2022 · Ward Bond died suddenly of a heart attack in November 1960. Before the Wagon Train star died, he wished for John Wayne to have his shotgun. So, why did Bond give Wayne the gun?
- Lauren Weiler
- Senior Writer
Mar 25, 2018 · His relationship with Ward Bond was not a happy one on the set, however, apparently due to Bond constantly spreading rumours about Horton’s sexuality! Perhaps, this stemmed from Bob’s long association with musicals.
Ward Bond as wagon master Major Seth Adams (1957–61, seasons 1–4). Bond died of a heart attack in the middle of the fourth season, and was replaced by John McIntire as wagon master. No explanation was ever given on the show.