b'By Bob Roloff,The Arizona DuuudeI Knight Rider or Space Command?) On the stunt side, have been following Buck around Arizona for countless years, watching him and his Wild Bunch."he found himself lucky enough to be mentored by a few They are one of the most talented and popularseasoned stuntmen, one being the legendary Whitey troupes of Wild West professional performers, supplyingHughes. Over the years, after learning some specialty entertainment and talent at western events, movie andgags that only a select few in the business could do, Dr. TV productions, fundraisers, and corporate events. ButBuck found himself in such films as, The Sacketts, The this is just the tip of the iceberg, about the man theyShadow Riders, The Long Riders, Barbarosa, Pale Rider, call Dr. Buck. and Back to the Future III, to name just a few. Buck Montgomery\'s sense of adventure and pursuitFinding steady work doing stunts is no easy task, so of interesting and varied careers are undeniably thehe told me he picked up a few more skills along his influence of his favorite role model. an adventurer,storytelling ride. At one point, Dr. Buck ventured photographer, and storyteller.his father. At the early to Texas, and between the now and age of seven, his father passed onagain stunt jobs throughout the some simple words of advice that80s, he discovered a new creative would forever be his inspirationprofession.radio broadcasting. After and life-long quest. If you don\'tdoing a radio commercial voice-have stories to tell, it means youover for a San Antonio county and haven\'t lived life. western nightclub, he was asked by KKYX to lend his voice to other Hired on as an animation artist atclients radio spots which ultimately Disney Studios in 1972, just shy ofled to his overnight radio show. his 19th birthday, he soon realizedHe picked up the mic again in that working for the most respectedSacramento, at KRAK 1140 AM, entertainment company, which provides entertainment animation studio had its drawbacks.as Chance Matthews, the Krakpackages for major city events and corporate events That being his weekly salary ofShot Kowboy. across the Southwest. $152.70 a week. Finally, after getting a security clearance to move aboutBucks creativity, imagination, stageIn addition, he formed True West Casting Company, the studios, he ventured over to theshow production, and scriptwritingsupplying stunt, extras, and principal talent for television Disney backlots, and it proved to be askills landed him a job as theand films like C-Bar, Outrageous Arizona, and the life-changing journey. general manager, entertainmentcurrently in production Western feature film Blood director, and stunt showIn Them Hills, produced by Old Tombstone Studios. On one of those visits, a second unitcoordinator at the world-famousHe founded the Wild West Performing Arts Society person approached Buck, enquiredPonderosa Ranch, home of TVs(WWPAS or Whoop-Ass as many members dubbed about his horseback riding experience,Bonanza in north Lake Tahoe. (For more about the lifeit). The largest international group of trick ropers, fancy and ended with the question, "Can you fall off a horseand times of Dr. Buck on the Ponderosa, go to Arizonagun handlers, bullwhip artists, knife throwers and kid?".followed with, "It pays 50 bucks." Thus beganReal Country, the Magazine archive October 2018 issue,others! As you can see, Dr. Buck never stops his pursuit another chapter in his growing book of "storytelling."where I asked Buck to tell his story on my page). Nextof creating new stories to tell.(As a side note, his moniker "Dr. Buck" came about whentime you see Dr. Buck, ask him to tell you his Leonard a magazine did a story on this young stuntman andSpock Nimoy story while filming BonanzaUnderMy last question for Dr. Buck was this, So, whats on the somehow decided that instead of typing D.R. Buck, theAttack in 1995. horizon for Dr. Buck in 2021 and beyond? Well, you journalist opted for Dr. Buck. and it\'s stuck ever since). guessed it, his answer was quite lengthy, but heres a quick His move to Arizona in 2002 opened up yet anotherdescriptive version. Coming up on August 27 and 28, After leaving Disney Studios, Buck found himselfgiant chapter of "stories." With his love of Old Westyou can catch Dr. Bucks Wild West Show at Kanab Utahs utilizing both his artistic and stunt skills throughouthistory and the lure of the Wild West (both factual andWestern Legends Heritage and Music Festival. Yes, the Southwest. On the artistic side, in the mid-70s, heHollywood enhanced), Dr. Buck made it his visionthe Arizona Duuude will be there. In October, Dr. Buck designed back glass and cabinet art for several of thequest (his grandfather was a full-blooded Mescalerobrings Wild West entertainment back to Avondales, Billy games in the booming video game business (rememberApache) to create and produce a one-of-a-kind historyMoore Days, and then in January 2022 they do it again meets Hollywood Westernat Buckeye Days in Buckeye, Arizona. Come Christmas festival Arizonas Wildtime, if you are looking for a one-of-a-kind stage show to Western Festival with anbook, I highly recommend his The Grinch Goes West! amazing ten-year run, endingthat premiered last year at the Flying E Ranch 96.3 Real in 2016. Dr. Buck says thatCountry Corral in Wickenburg.those ten great years would have never been possible without theLast, but not least, by any means, Dr. Buck has written a amazing help provided by hisWestern movie script, based on true events, that features loving wife, and Dr. Buck possea real-life 1880s character named Buck Montgomery. members, who to this very day,There are currently a couple of production companies continue to play a major role inthat are very interested in tellingthis story!keeping the Wild West alive and wilder than ever, at events yearly!Follow Buck Montgomery on Facebook.com/buck.At the same time, he created Dr.montgomery.3 to find out where you can catch hisBuck Productions, a full-serviceWild West shows and more! ArizonaRealCountry.com August 2021 17'