News Archive: 2010

New DVD Home of Gene Autry's Films and TV Show
Posted December 15, 2010

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Autry National Center Community Blood Drive
Updated December 15, 2010

Gene Autry has a long association with the American Red Cross, going back to 1940 when he and Shirley Temple promoted the Red Cross War Relief effort. So it is no surprise that the museum he founded has held community blood drives and is gearing up for the second one for this year. Read More

Autry Adventures Five-Star Family Activities At the Autry National Center
Posted December 10, 2010

Gene Autry is the only person awarded five stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to radio, music recordings, film, television, and live performance. Read More

ASCAP Charts 2010's Most-Played Holiday Songs
Posted December 6, 2010

Gene Autry's Christmas music is right at home in the 21st Century according to ASCAP's list of the Top 25 Holiday Songs of the Decade. The list is based on the most performed holiday songs from the past ten years. Gene Autry really is the Christmas Cowboy! Read More

Gene Autry's Studio City Home For Sale
Updated November 11, 2010

In Gene Autry's later years, he owned and lived in two California homes – one in Studio City and one in Palm Springs. After much thought and consideration, Mrs. Autry has decided to reside in one home. She has many happy memories of both houses but feels the time is right for a new family to enjoy the Studio City home. Read More

Happy Birthday, Gene Autry!
Posted September 27, 2010

America's Favorite Singing Cowboy, Gene Autry was born on September 29, 1907, and we think it is worth celebrating every year. The Autry National Center will mark the anniversary of Gene's birth this Wednesday, September 29th, with special movie and television episode screenings throughout the day, a birthday treat in the Golden Spur Cafe (free for Autry Museum members), a special 50%-off sale of Gene Autry DVDs in the Autry Store, and 20% discount on the purchase of Autry Museum membership – available at all levels. Read More

Republic Pictures 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Former Republic Studios Lot, CBS Studio Center
Posted September 1, 2010

The Cultural Affairs Committee of the Studio City Neighborhood Council and the Museum of the San Fernando Valley salute the legendary Republic Pictures on its 75th Anniversary with a free celebration at the former Republic Studios lot in Studio City, California. Read More

American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre Presents… Republic Pictures 75th Anniversary
Posted September 1, 2010

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Republic Pictures. To celebrate, American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles will have a special night of Republic Pictures shorts and B Western movies on Wednesday, September 15th. Read More

Autry National Center Community Blood Drive
Updated August 10, 2010

The Museum's blood drive was a success! Thank you to everyone who donated blood. As soon as we have the final number of units donated we will post it here. Read More

Roy Rogers' First Guitar
Updated July 23, 2010

The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans collections at the Autry National Center continue to grow with the latest addition of Roy Rogers' first guitar. Read More

Autry Was an All-Star in All Facets of Life
Posted June 7, 2010

Major League Baseball's 81st All Star Game will be at Angel Stadium on July 13th. This is the third time that the Midsummer Classic has been in Anaheim and MLB.com posted a very nice article on Gene Autry and his legacy with the Angels Baseball team. Read More

Make Off Like a Bandit! Autry National Center Museum Store Sale
June 11-13
Posted June 1, 2010

Have you been saving up to buy the new Gene Autry USPS Stamp T-shirt? Or maybe the new Gene CD release? Perhaps for Father's Day you would like to buy dear old dad the cool book Gene Autry's Westerns. Read More

17th Annual Gene Autry Days in Kenton, Ohio
Posted May 17, 2010

It is time once again to celebrate with Hardin County, Ohio, as they honor America's Favorite Singing Cowboy, Gene Autry. The 17th annual two-day event commemorates Kenton Hardware Company's Gene Autry repeating cap pistol. Read More

Autry Acquires the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Archive
Posted May 17, 2010

The Autry National Center is proud to announce the acquisition of the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Archive containing key artifacts representing their entertainment career spanning more than 50 years. Read More

Can Cowboy Code Save Us?
Posted May 3, 2010

Southern California's Orange County Register newspaper recently ran an editorial on Gene Autry's Cowboy Code and we thought you might enjoy reading it. Read More

Gene Autry's Widow Follows Cowboy's Creed in Helping Kids
Posted April 23, 2010

Mrs. Autry will host a fundraiser for the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at her elegant Las Palmas district home in Palm Springs in recognition of national Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read More

More "Cowboys of the Silver Screen" Stamp Celebrations in California
Posted April 2, 2010

The good folks at the City of Santa Clarita, California have just announced that they will be celebrating the new USPS "Cowboys of the Silver Screen" stamps at this year's Cowboy Festival. Read More

2010 Stamp Program Unveiled – And Gene Autry is One of Them!
Posted January 5, 2010

Gene Autry Entertainment is excited about the new Gene Autry postage stamp! The stamp will be available on Saturday, April 17th. Read More