The Faithful Sidekick

George “Gabby” Hayes

Hayes was the “codger” sidekick to Hopalong Cassidy as well as to Roy Rogers, Gene Autry and Wild Bill Elliott. Hayes also appeared in 15 John Wayne movies.

Smiley Burnette

The versatile singer-songwriter played Gene Autry’s comedic sidekick Frog Millhouse in 62 films.

Pat Buttram

Buttram was chosen by Gene Autry to be his sidekick in 40 films and 100 episodes of “The Gene Autry Show.”