Madden Ranch

All events at the ranch, are postponed, until we can see the grass!! Thanks

Recognize this cowboy?? I never knew, he’s from my home town!!!

🤠 Robert Fuller — From Ballplayer Dreams to Cowboy Legend

Before he was a cowboy hero… before the white coat and stethoscope… Robert Fuller was just a kid from Troy, New York, chasing baseball dreams.

Born Leonard Leroy “Buddy” Meyer on July 29, 1933, he never planned to be an actor. But fate had other ideas.
After an injury ended his shot at pro ball, he turned to acting — and Hollywood gained one of its most beloved Western stars.

It didn’t take long for fans to notice that calm, steady presence and those sharp blue eyes.
Then came Laramie (1959–1963), and everything changed.
As Jess Harper, Robert Fuller wasn’t just acting — he was the West. Rugged but kind, strong yet soulful, he embodied the cowboy spirit that America fell in love with.

But Fuller didn’t stop there. He traded his spurs for a stethoscope in the hit series Emergency! (1972–1979) — becoming Dr. Kelly Brackett, the calm, fearless doctor who helped define the TV medical drama for generations.

What fans loved most wasn’t just his talent — it was his authenticity. Whether saving lives on screen or shaking hands at fan conventions decades later, Fuller carried himself with humility, warmth, and that unmistakable cowboy grace.

He once said, “If you work hard and stay true to who you are, people will remember you.”
And he was right.

Today, fans still remember him — not just as Jess Harper or Dr. Brackett —
but as Robert Fuller, the real deal.
A man who never needed fame to be larger than life.

Here’s to the cowboy who traded the baseball diamond for the open range…
and gave us a lifetime of unforgettable rides. 🐎

Fort Mill SC was a blast!! There was a constant stream of kids that wanted to rope….and then these two shop up!!! A quick rest, and I’ll be back at StokesFamily Farm to rope some more!! Friday, I’ll be at St Peter’s Halloween Festival!!