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  • Jun 19, 1915
    Actor Pat Buttram is born in Addison, Alabama. The comedic sidekick appears alongside Gene Autry in a string of western movies before carving out a role as Mr. Haney on TV's "Green Acres"
    Nov 24, 1943
    The movie "National Barn Dance" debuts in theaters with performances by Lulu Belle & Scotty, The Hoosier Hot Shots, Pat Buttram and Arkie The Woodchopper
    Aug 1, 1948
    The Gene Autry western "The Strawberry Roan" debuts in theaters, with Autry protecting a wild horse that he hopes to train. He's joined on screen by Pat Buttram, making his first movie appearance as an actor
    Feb 22, 1950
    "Mule Train" opens nationally, with Gene Autry singing the Tennessee Ernie Ford hit. Autry plays a singing lawman at the fictitious Trail End, and also sings "Roomful Of Roses" and "Cool Water" in the movie. Pat Buttram co-stars
    Jul 23, 1950
    "The Gene Autry Show" debuts on CBS-TV, taking Autry, sidekick Pat Buttram and Champion from the big screen to the small screen. "Back In The Saddle Again" serves as the program's theme song
    Jul 25, 1950
    Gene Autry is a sheriff who's forced to arrest a man he believes is innocent in the debut of "Beyond The Purple Hills." The movie also features Pat Buttram, Jerry Scoggins and Frankie Marvin
    Sep 30, 1950
    Gene Autry sings the recent Red Foley hit "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy" in the debut of his latest movie, "Indian Territory." The Apache tale also features Pat Buttram, Frankie Marvin and Champion The Wonder Horse
    Nov 20, 1950
    "The Blazing Sun" debuts in movie theaters with Gene Autry chasing bank robbers in the Old West. He gets assistance from Pat Buttram, Frankie Marvin and Champion The Wonder Horse
    Jan 30, 1951
    "Gene Autry And The Mounties" debuts in theaters, with Autry playing a Montana marshal who joins Canadian lawmen to chase bank robbers. Pat Buttram and Autry's horse, Champion, make their prerequisite appearances
    Mar 15, 1951
    Gene Autry plays a lawman disrupting a bogus Mexican lottery in the debut of the movie "Texans Never Cry," featuring his sidekick Pat Buttram

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