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The Hillbillies episode where The Duke met Granny!
What makes this story immortal is the cost of this historic appearance. When asked how much he would charge for the pivotal cameo, John Wayne one of the highest-paid movie stars of all time, gave a uniquely humble and generous reply: “Give me a fifth of bourbon - that’ll square it.”.
This simple gesture cemented Duke's spirit: he participated not for the money, but for the sheer joy of sharing a classic, heartwarming moment with the American audience.
What makes this story immortal is the cost of this historic appearance. When asked how much he would charge for the pivotal cameo, John Wayne one of the highest-paid movie stars of all time, gave a uniquely humble and generous reply: “Give me a fifth of bourbon - that’ll square it.”.
This simple gesture cemented Duke's spirit: he participated not for the money, but for the sheer joy of sharing a classic, heartwarming moment with the American audience.
Craig Johnston was eligible to play for Australia, Scotland and South Africa
Starting his junior career with Lake Macquarie City in Newcastle, he was confident enough in his own ability to write to several English clubs as a 15-year-old asking for a trial.
His parents sold their house to move to fund his ticket to England, with Middlesbrough the only club that replied.
It was at Middlesbrough where he made his senior debut, putting in many eye-catching performances, with Liverpool then signing him in 1981 as a 20-year-old.
He made over 270 appearances and scored 40 goals for the Reds in an eight-year career in Merseyside.
At Liverpool he won five (5) Football League First Division titles, one (1) FA Cup, two (2) League Cups, one (1) Charity Shield, and one (1) European Cup.
Johnston returned to Australia following his retirement in 1988 where he remains to this day.
Starting his junior career with Lake Macquarie City in Newcastle, he was confident enough in his own ability to write to several English clubs as a 15-year-old asking for a trial.
His parents sold their house to move to fund his ticket to England, with Middlesbrough the only club that replied.
It was at Middlesbrough where he made his senior debut, putting in many eye-catching performances, with Liverpool then signing him in 1981 as a 20-year-old.
He made over 270 appearances and scored 40 goals for the Reds in an eight-year career in Merseyside.
At Liverpool he won five (5) Football League First Division titles, one (1) FA Cup, two (2) League Cups, one (1) Charity Shield, and one (1) European Cup.
Johnston returned to Australia following his retirement in 1988 where he remains to this day.
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