JAMES DRURY, the one true ‘Virginian’ by whom all others are measured, is the star of the first 90-minute colour western TV series, ‘The Virginian’, which aired from 1962-1971. ‘The Virginian’ is the third longest running western series in the history of television. The television series was adapted from the 1902 Owen Wister western novel, ‘The Virginian, A Horseman of the Plains’. Like the novel, the lead character was never given a name other than the Virginian. James Drury used that to his advantage in creating a mysterious air surrounding the Shiloh ranch foreman. “Nobody knows the name of my character,” James Drury says.
Well known TV star James Drury will be visiting Ireland, May 7th to 15th next. During his visit he will be attending the Hot Country TV Awards Monday 14th May where he will receive a special award for his contribution to the movies.. The awards show will also feature some of Ireland’s top country stars, it’s the 3rd such show and promises to be a huge event. Last years Hot Country awards show was a sell out.
Hot Country now in its 128th show is well established with viewers in Ireland, The UK and mainland Europe. Produced in Cork by Hugh O’Brien, each week it showcases established and new Irish country music artists to a huge audience.