Hollywood Faces Dossier
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Dabbs Greer
1917 – 2007
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert William "Dabbs" Greer (April 2, 1917 – April 28, 2007) was an American actor who performed many diverse supporting roles in film and television for over 50 years. His distinctive voice and southern accent was a good fit for shows featuring rustic characters, especially westerns. He also was portrayed on other shows as a minister, and is probably best remembered as the Reverend Robert Alden in NBC's Little House on the Prairie. Earlier, Greer had a recurring role as Coach Ossie Weiss in the NBC sitcom Hank.
Mike Jones's Video Boneyard archive currently preserves 41 physical recordings spanning 40 productions featuring Dabbs Greer.
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Archival Holdings in The Video Boneyard
The following 40 canonical motion pictures and broadcast master recordings featuring Dabbs Greer are preserved in the studio archives:
| Year | Production Title | Character / Role | Director / Studio | The Video Boneyard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Superman on Earth | Co-Star | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Unrenewed PD |
| 1953 | House of Wax | Featured Cast | André de Toth / Warner Bros. Entertainment | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1956 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers | Featured Cast | Don Siegel / Monogram Pictures | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1956 | Mr. and Mrs. Amber | Jonas | Unknown / Archive | ▶ Watch Stream | Archival Master |
| 1956 | Prairie Happy | Jonas | Unknown / Archive | ▶ Watch Stream | Archival Master |
| 1956 | The Killer | Jonas | Unknown / Archive | ▶ Watch Stream | Archival Master |
| 1957 | Cows and Cribs | Jonas | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1957 | Fingered | Mr. Jonas | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1957 | Kitty's Outlaw | Jonas | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1958 | Gunsmuggler | Jonas | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1958 | It! The Terror from Beyond Space 2 Copies | Supporting Cast | Edward L. Cahn / United Artists | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1958 | Wanted: Dead or Alive: S01E01 - The Martin Poster | Tom Wade | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1958 | Wanted: Dead or Alive: S01E17 - Drop to Drink | Elder Luke Boone | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1959 | Bat Masterson: S02E02 - Wanted ... Dead | Will | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1959 | Marshal Proudfoot | Uncle Wesley | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1959 | Passive Resistance | Jonas | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1959 | Wanted: Dead or Alive: S02E12 - Twelve Hours to Crazy Horse | Bartender | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1959 | Wind | Jonas | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1960 | The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: S01E21 - Dobie Spreads a Rumor | Leading Role | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1960 | The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: S01E37 - Here Come the Groom | Leading Role | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1961 | Lawman: S03E18 - The Frame-Up | Les Courtney | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1961 | Sheriff Barney | Greendale Councilman Dobbs | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1962 | Checkmate: S02E21 - Heart Is a Handout | Hokey | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1962 | One Angry Man | Mr. Berger | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1962 | The Attempted Marriage | Chaplain Berger | Unknown / Archive | ▶ Watch Stream | Archival Master |
| 1962 | The Bed Jacket | Sales Clerk | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1963 | Fear in a Desert City | Sgt. Fairfield (uncredited) | Unknown / Archive | ▶ Watch Stream | Archival Master |
| 1964 | Andy's Vacation | Naylor | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Barney Fife, Realtor | Mr. Sims | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Fifty-Two, Forty-Five or Work | Chaplain Berger | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.: S02E04 - Home on the Range | Harper Caldwell | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | One Hundred Terrible Hours | Mr. Waring | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1965 | Shenandoah | Featured Cast | Andrew V. McLaglen / Universal Pictures | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1967 | Mannix: S01E12 - Turn Every Stone | Dan Turpin | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1968 | Mannix: S01E24 - The Girl in the Frame | Petey O'Grady (uncredited) | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1969 | Mannix: S02E22 - Last Rites for Miss Emma | Supporting Cast | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1969 | The Honeymoon | Minister | John Rich / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1976 | The Rockford Files: S02E20 - Where's Houston? | Peter Preli | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1978 | The Beast Within | Dr. Malone | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1982 | Train of Thought | Supervisor | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
Complete Career & Landmark Filmography
Major theatrical features, landmark television appearances, and key credited roles across Dabbs Greer's historic screen career:
| Year | Production Title | Character / Role | Department / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Reign of Terror | Bridge Guard (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1950 | California Passage | Dealer (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1950 | Devil's Doorway | Spud Keith (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1950 | Dick Tracy | Shaky | Actor (Television) |
| 1950 | Lux Video Theatre | MacGuire | Actor (Television) |
| 1950 | The Damned Don't Cry | Reporter (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1951 | Father's Little Dividend | Green Taxicab's Driver (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars | Charlie | Actor (Television) |
| 1951 | Storm Warning | Courtroom Cop (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1951 | The Unknown Man | Ambulance Interne Driver (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1951 | Week-End with Father | Minor Role (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | Adventures of Superman | Actor | Actor (Television) |
| 1952 | Because of You | Tijuana Shop Owner (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | Cavalcade of America | John Adams | Actor (Television) |
| 1952 | Deadline - U.S.A. | Reporter (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | Monkey Business | Cabbie (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | Room for One More | Scoutmaster (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | Sally and Saint Anne | Mr. Parker | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | Scarlet Angel | Robbery Victim | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | The Bad and the Beautiful | Studio Lighting Technician (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | We're Not Married! | Beauty Contest Spectator (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1952 | Young Man with Ideas | Telephone Man (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | A Slight Case of Larceny | Eddie | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | Affair with a Stranger | Happy Murray | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | China Venture | Galuppo | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater | Tom | Actor (Television) |
| 1953 | Half a Hero | George Payson | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | House of Wax | Shane | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | Julius Caesar | Citizen of Rome (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | Letter to Loretta | Dewey Mason | Actor (Television) |
| 1953 | Mission Over Korea | Pilot | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | Mister Scoutmaster | Fireman (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | Remains to Be Seen | Julius (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | Take the High Ground! | Shorty (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1953 | The Man Behind the Badge | Actor | Actor (Television) |
| 1953 | Topper | Jack | Actor (Television) |
| 1953 | Trouble Along the Way | Father Peterson | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1954 | Bitter Creek | Sheriff | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1954 | Father Knows Best | Actor | Actor (Television) |
| 1954 | Lassie | Actor | Actor (Television) |
⚖️ Archival Preservation & Scholarship:
All film excerpts, technical specifications, and character credits cataloged in this dossier are curated for film scholarship, legal public domain verification, and historical media education under 17 U.S.C. § 107.