Yes, Bill, I remember the Smilin' Ed days. The references I could find didn't mention it; but the rumor at the time was that he died right there on the set.

Thanks, Wes, for the links!

I suppose everyone remembers that Andy Devine, at least at one point in his long career, played Jingles P. Jones, the "comical sidekick" on "Wild Bill Hickok". Guy Madison had the lead role. His horse was "Buckshot". Does anyone recall Jingles' horse? BTW, Sugar Pops sponsored the show.