A giant local television personality who was always a class act.
A testament to Rex's popularity was his appearance in many local parades where now gray-haired 'kids' would wave while hollering "Howdy Rex" as he rode by. It was simply wonderful to see the joy in the faces of Rex's now middle-aged 'kids' as well as the embarrassment on face of younger children and grand-children at their parent's momentary transport to an earlier time.
Major Mudd!! I forgot about him, I loved his show too and still remember the theme song. My older sibling was on Boom Town (standing by the gate waving as Rex rode in). I was on Bozo - Twice!
How dare you mention the annoying Willie Whistle in the same breath as the great Major Mudd and Rex Trailer! Willie Whistle was not in their league. Although I will take Willie Whistle over Snooki any day. :-)
I went with Rex and Crimson Travel to California. I was 18 and went with my younger cousins. Everything was so well planned. It was the best vacation I have ever had. Nothing has ever compared to the organization, variety and fun we had. Rex entertained us with shows roping, shooting, and singing. He was really talented.
It was the first few months of working in Waltham and I had to work on a Saturday. There was something going on in the park near the Moody Street bridge and sure enough, Rex Trailer was there.
Nice man...inquisitive and friendly. We talked for a bit and then I got on the train back to Boston.
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Thank you Rex Trailer for
Thank you Rex Trailer for many fond memories! A great role model for us kids.
Hoof Beats..
Hoof Beats..Hoof Beats..Thunder 'cross the prairie wide. Hoof Beats..Hoof Beats..Hoof Beats..ride cowboy ride!
A great guy
He did so much for the kids of Boston. I'm gonna miss him. I hope the family is willing to let us share our memories of him.
local legend
and a hell of a nice guy.
A giant local television
A giant local television personality who was always a class act.
A testament to Rex's popularity was his appearance in many local parades where now gray-haired 'kids' would wave while hollering "Howdy Rex" as he rode by. It was simply wonderful to see the joy in the faces of Rex's now middle-aged 'kids' as well as the embarrassment on face of younger children and grand-children at their parent's momentary transport to an earlier time.
I saw him at the Wakefield
I saw him at the Wakefield parade pictured. Still got a thrill out of seeing him come by on horseback.
BTW, My older sibling was on Boom Town, what a treat
When I was a kid we had
Rex Trailer, Major Mudd and Willie Whistle. Nowadays kids only have marketing tie-ins and Snooki.
Thanks, Rex. My siblings and I watched every show.
Major Mudd!! I forgot about
Major Mudd!! I forgot about him, I loved his show too and still remember the theme song. My older sibling was on Boom Town (standing by the gate waving as Rex rode in). I was on Bozo - Twice!
A tribute to Major Mudd
Willie Whistle not in the same league
How dare you mention the annoying Willie Whistle in the same breath as the great Major Mudd and Rex Trailer! Willie Whistle was not in their league. Although I will take Willie Whistle over Snooki any day. :-)
Boom Town
I recall practicing my 'walk and wave', just in case I made it onto the show.
Rex & Crimson Travel
I went with Rex and Crimson Travel to California. I was 18 and went with my younger cousins. Everything was so well planned. It was the best vacation I have ever had. Nothing has ever compared to the organization, variety and fun we had. Rex entertained us with shows roping, shooting, and singing. He was really talented.
Thank you for a Great memory.
I Was On Boomtown
Happy Trails, Rex. A purely class act. Never even a hint of impropriety about anything he did. This city, and we kids of the time, were blessed.
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I once met Rex Trailer in 1996...
It was the first few months of working in Waltham and I had to work on a Saturday. There was something going on in the park near the Moody Street bridge and sure enough, Rex Trailer was there.
Nice man...inquisitive and friendly. We talked for a bit and then I got on the train back to Boston.