Back in in January of 1977, as I recall, I was visiting a pal who worked crew on a Robert Stack's "Most Wanted" TV series that ran for a couple of years. Anyway, Stuart Whitman was the guest star that week's "The Tunnel Killer" episode. My buddy Saul introduced me to him at the craft service table. He seems a very likeable guy as we chatted for a second.
I told him a really enjoyed him in John Wayne's “The Comancheros” and he laughed, saying just about everyone mentions that film as their favorite of his.
Add as I remember, "Heck, being on screen with John Wayne in anything was always special."
As an aside, little known today, Jo Ann Harris... 
, was on that series and she was even more of a babe in person that on the little or big screen. I must admit I spent more time watching her that Stuart Whitman that day. And, dang it, Saul never introduced me to her. Jo Ann is still alive as far as I know and she would be a couple years younger than me being born May 27, 1949. So, Jo Ann, I am available--
Rest in Peace Lyly and Stuart.
Take care & God Bless,
Danny
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