Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Actors and stunt people from Old Tucson's storied past will gather on Saturday, March 16, to relive their glory days — days of getting shot, stomped and pushed off roofs. It’s the 50th anniversary of the theme park’s street shows, and 50 former employees will reunite for a new show written for the event. Read more in Sunday's Star.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Old Tucson stuntman Jim Storrs leaps off the Mission tower, doing what stuntmen do best - something dangerous. Bruises, cuts and sometimes broken bones were all part of the job for the actors.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
One of the Three Amigos leaps away from an explosion during a performance at Old Tucson.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Stuntman Kyle Dibbern gets shot off the Mission tower during a show. For 50 years, actors have been thrilling audiences with falls, shootouts, fights and skits.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Adrian "Ace" Martinez rides the rope slide down from the mission building. The stuntmen also gave members of the audience a chance to participate in some stunts that were a little less dangerous.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
An Old Tucson stuntman fires at people auditioning for acting positions. A handful of people participated in auditions during tryouts for stuntmen, singers and dancers at Old Tucson on May 11, 2007.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Former Old Tucson gunfighters Clark Ray, left, 52, Frank Noel, 71, and Jack Young, 86, meet up with former saloon girl Heather Stonehouse, 41, as they return to the famed movie location at 201 S Kinney Road. Young was the first gunfighter at Old Tucson, working there from 1962 to 1974. Clark worked at Old Tucson from 1988 to 1989, and Noel worked there from 1964 to 1965. Stonehouse was there from 1991 to 1993. A reunion is being held March 16.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Crowds gather as the actors begin a performance called "The Last Reckoning" in the town square. Shootouts have always been a crowd favorite.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Star reporter Jim Purdy empties a little gravel from his boot, one of the hazards of working as a stuntman for a day at Old Tucson.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Stunt actor Aaron Howell escapes an explosion after he tosses "dynamite" into a building during a show at Old Tucson. The stunt actors, along with technical experts, combined their talents to choreograph scenes such as this in 2000.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Brent Rock practices for a quick draw competition at Old Tucson Studios. The practice was held May 14, 1990. The Old Tucson gunfighters challenged Arizona military pilots and other military teams to a top gun quick draw contest during the Armed Forces Day celebration in 1990.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Dave Haas, left, and Lee McKechnic perform tricks with their pistols in front of school children at Old Tucson.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Dave Hass, center, and other actors at Old Tucson Studios perform a skit for Tucson-area students. About 30 schools participated in a free day at Old Tucson on May 8, 1990. The activities that day included a Wild West show, a high school rodeo competition, a children's dance group and live music.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Rick Allen shoots from the hip in one of his first attempts at quick drawing. The quick draw contest was held at Old Tucson in May 1990. The Old Tucson gunfighters challenged Arizona military pilots and other military teams to a "top gun quick draw contest" during the Armed Forces Day celebration in 1990.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Old Tucson's professional actors and stuntmen performed gunfights daily. Some gunfights were based on actual incidents in the history of Tucson.
Old Tucson gunfighters reunion
Cowboys take a break at Old Tucson Studios.
Ed Adams has quite the souvenirs from his days working at Old Tucson: six knee surgeries, a herniated disc, a limp.
Singer/actor Rex Allen Sr. narrates an affectionate look back at Old Tucson's history as a movie studio and theme park.