Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jim Davis
Utah's Little Hollywood
— Kanab Utah "Walk of Fame" —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
1. Jim Davis Marker
Inscription.
Jim Davis. Utah's Little Hollywood. One of the most frequent visitors to Kanab during it’s [sic] filming heyday was actor Jim Davis. Jim first worked in Kanab in 1949 on “The Big Cat” and subsequently appeared here in 1951 on “Oh Susannah” followed by “The Badge of Marshal Brennan” and “Raiders of Old California” both made in 1957. Jim also made many episodes of “Death Valley Days” and “Gunsmoke” here in Kanab, before his starring role as the patriarch, “Jack (sic - Jock) Ewing” on the internationally known hit series, “Dallas”. Jim loved coming to Kanab as he had many local friends who worked with him on his films.
One of the most frequent visitors to Kanab during it’s [sic] filming heyday was actor Jim Davis. Jim first worked in Kanab in 1949 on “The Big Cat” and subsequently appeared here in 1951 on “Oh Susannah” followed by “The Badge of Marshal Brennan” and “Raiders of Old California” both made in 1957. Jim also made many episodes of “Death Valley Days” and “Gunsmoke” here in Kanab, before his starring role as the patriarch, “Jack (sic - Jock) Ewing” on the internationally known hit series, “Dallas”. Jim loved coming to Kanab as he had many local friends who worked with him on his films.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 37° 2.98′ N, 112° 32.091′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. Marker is at the intersection of North 300 West (U.S. 89) and West 100 North, on the right when traveling north on North 300 West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 North 300 West, Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Penny Edwards (within shouting distance of this marker); Brian Keith (within shouting
Also see . . . 1. Jim Davis. (Submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.) 2. Western Legends Roundup. (Submitted on March 29, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2010
2. Jim Davis Marker
Looking NNE, with North 300 West at extreme left of photo
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
