I don't think Clint was really joking. I've loved Clint Eastwood since I was a little girl who had a big crush on Rowdy Yates (Ah, Wagon Train, those were the days!).
Me neither. At least, I HOPE he wasn't. I'd really like to beat down fatboy, it would be worth the jail time although I am pretty good at talking my way out of trouble.
That was Rawhide....as Rowdy.
but Clint had made guest appearances on Wagon Train before that.
make me think of old Wishbone....and his chuckwagon.
Rawhide was a staple at my house....Friday nights, always homecooked burgers....then came color and High Chapparel.
Go rent the movie, "THE BEGUILDED," if you haven't already seen it. 1971..Clint is beautiful in this movie. I think it is one of his best and most underrated performances. It's actually quite provocative for the time, also.