RFD-TV To Honor Roy Rogers, Trigger, Bullet

FORT WORTH, Texas – RFD-TV is scheduled to bring the “Trigger and Bullet Happy Trails Tour” to Texas as part of a 48-state tour honoring Roy Rogers (a.k.a. “The King of the Cowboys”).

Trigger “The Golden Palomino” and Bullet “The Wonder Dog” were two of Americas most loved pets and the public is invited to view the duo from Thursday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 10, at the 50th NCHA Futurity at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum in Texas.

Roy Rogers reigned at a time when the cowboy ideal seemed to signify everything decent about a nation in which all things were possible. “The Roy Rogers Show” was one of Americas most watched television shows and over the course of 15 years on air and countless personal appearances with Roy’s horse, Trigger, Roy became an American icon and a pillar of strength, honesty, courage and decency that impacted so many Americans.

The Trigger and Bullet “Happy Trails Tour” began in July of 2010, after RFD-TV purchased Roy Rogers’ preserved horse, Trigger, and his German Shepherd dog, Bullet, in an auction at Christie’s in New York.

The company began traveling the pair in honor of western heritage and as a commemoration to what would be Roy Rogers’ 100th birthday.

The tour began in Omaha, Neb. where RFD-TV is headquartered.

“At every tour stop, these have proven to be very emotional experiences for all as the sight of this simple horse and dog on display brings back a flood of memories from their youth,” said Patrick Gottsch, founder and president of RFD-TV.

Trigger and Bullet will be located in the Amon G Carter Exhibit Hall where families and long-time enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view the “King of the Cowboys” faithful companions. RFD-TV offers the public the opportunity to have a free picture taken with the American icons.

Nostalgic Trigger and Bullet “Happy Trails Tour” merchandise are available online at RFDTV.com. RFD-TV also offers online opportunities for the public to share Roy Rogers stories, download pictures or join the RFD-TV Roy Rogers Riders Club.

“Roy Rogers, Trigger, and Bullet represent values and traditions that have been lost over time,” said Gottsch. “The club allows fans to re-establish that commitment to family values. The tour along with the RFD-TV Roy Rogers Riders Club will bring back very fond memories for many people. It’s values that parents and grandparents can share with their children and grandchildren.”

The Roy Rogers Riders Club boasted over 2.5 million members in its heyday and fans can still join the Roy Rogers Riders Club which inspires good values and helps support rural youth. When joining the Roy Rogers Club on <www.rfdtv.com> riders receive a membership card, a discount on merchandise, and a monthly Roy Rogers Club E-Newsletter.

Roy’s television show was Americas most watched show in its day and can be seen today on RFD-TV. The Roy Rogers Show, a collection of 100 television shows, and Roy Rogers Happy Trails Theatre, a collection of 88 movies air weekly with Roy “Dusty” Rogers Jr. hosting the programs.

For more information,visit <http://www.triggerandbullet.com> or <www.rfdtv.com>.