| The Official Fan Website for YOUR REX TRAILER and 'BOOMTOWN' memories! Rex Trailer- still performing and still riding. - He's just doin' what he loves to do. |
| Now, learn how he became New England's very own Cowboy ! - 20 Years on WBZ TV ch.4 ! |
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| Think You Know About Rex Trailer??? Well, here are SOME QUICK FACTS ABOUT REX TRAILER : * Rex Trailer is FAR more than the star of TV's " BOOMTOWN". * Well, first of all, Rex Trailer is a REAL Cowboy! And NEWS JUST IN:, Senator Susan Fargo, has introduced a bill which, if enacted, will make REX TRAILER the "Official Cowboy" of the State of Massachusetts!!! FACTS: * He grew up on a Quarter Horse ranch in Texas. * He was a Trick Rider, Roper and master of the bull whip in the Rodeo (and later on TV). * He's a veteran of several TV Shows BEFOREand AFTER 'Boomtown' (in Boston, New York and Phillidelphia)and has appeared in several major movies. * Rex is the very first inductee to the Massachusetts Broadcaster's Hall of Fame. * A recording artist, he was inducted into the Massachusetts Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. + He received both 'The Silver and GOLDEN Circle Awards from The Acadamy of Television Arts and Science's!!! * He has been a Professor at Boston's Emmerson College for more than 30 years, where he helped launch many broadcast careers. * He rode 'Goldrush' in several parades each year for over 35 years! * A licensed pilot, his first solo was at age 14! * He had 5,000 hrs. fixed wing time. * He's flown a 747 !!!! * He's parachuted!!! He had 18 jumps. * He owned the most successful helicopter co. in the nation! * He's a scuba diver! He's dived with Edward Rowe Snow, the famous New England author a New England historian who wrote many books about area Pirates, Lighthouses and ghosts in our area. A frequent guest on Boomtown, Snow, was also the "Flying Santa" to the lighthouses. * He's water skied the Charles River live on Boomtown with Pablo! * He's been 'Paul Revere' in re-enactments! One year he rode from Boston to Philadelphia to meet the Continental Congress! * His work with children's charities and love for injured animals has been life- long. Now, aside from all this,........... * He runs a professional video company,- RTV Productions * He does Old Time Radio (visit the 'NEWS' page on this site and scroll to Colonial Radio for website and more info). * He's a Travel Agent * He's Certified Hypnotherapist! +He's even available for private parties! How TOUGH is Rex Trailer ? Well, aside from all the stunt injuries in being a cowboy, he has: * Survived a plane crash * He's been hit broadside by an 18-wheeler and walked away from a demolished car. And oh yea, ......something else: * He's been bitten by a Rattlesnake ! You are still at the TOP of page 1 of Boomtownmemories.com and look at what you've learned!!! And there's MORE inside!!! Visit our pages and find out how New England got it's very own cowboy!!! |
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| Welcome to Boomtown Memories |
| Rex Trailer, a Rodeo Trick Rider, captured on home movie film riding Goldrush on the New England Raceway across from the WBZ Studios in Brighton,MA. This is one of the many surprises you'll find in the BOOMTOWN GOLD DVD . |
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| This site was last updated on Dec. 19, 2011 |
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| Welcome to the official Rex Trailer Fan Club Officially endorsed by Rex! The place to check for your latest Rex Trailer & BOOMTOWN NEWS!!! |
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| David Pike and Rex Trailer! |
| Producer Michael Bavaro has put together old tapes, private films, recorded songs and current interviews with fans, associates, cast members, local celebrities and big time stars in a DVD that will knock your boots off! This DVD was nominated for a New England Emmy!!! |
| Rex Trailer rode into the lives of Boston "Baby Boomers" in April of 1956. His BOOMTOWN show was on WBZ TV for 20 years! Rex still lives and works in the Boston area. |
| Everybody: Make sure you check out David Pike's submission! |
| Do you remember the name of Rex's horse? Check out his very own page! |
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| Were YOU on show? Can YOU help us out with a story of Rex or with a Photo??? |
| Rex and 'Boomie' Tom Dunn |