I admit that I came to know about Richard Denning through another actor, Jack Lord, on the series Hawaii Five-O. I had a run in with several power-hungry Lord fans that nearly soured me on liking the show. But something happened, I suddenly took...
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I admit that I came to know about Richard Denning through another actor, Jack Lord, on the series Hawaii Five-O. I had a run in with several power-hungry Lord fans that nearly soured me on liking the show. But something happened, I suddenly took an interest in "The Governor." And then as fate would have it, in my effort to find other Denning fans to share in my enthusiasm, I wound up with the friendships of his daughter and granddaughters. Through them, I have learned what a warm, loving, caring Christian man he truly was. I hate that I was born too late to appreciate him when he was alive, but in a sense I feel that I have gotten to know him through the sweet spirit of his family. I am so thankful that Lew Ayers didn't want the part of "The Governor" as he portrayed him in the pilot movie. Denning's natural handsome features and convincing delivery helped the character to appear distinguished, regal as well as tough, but believable authority figure. No one else could have pulled off the role so well for twelve years!