Another tidbit from my reservoir of useless trivia: The line after “Shot a man in Reno” of course is brutal, “…just to watch him die” but the cheer after that was not real. It was dubbed in during post production. Anyway interesting Forth Wall antics in the last panel.
If I am in Reno, Nevada, portions thereof are right on the California state line. I shoot from Reno, into California and kill a man standing there. I shot a man in Reno but the crime was in California.
Maybe try to have some patience, Janice? We gotta work through this stuff! Now, “what’s love got to do with it – do with it – what’s love, but a second hand emotion…”
Johnny Cash never spent time in prison. He did a few days in jail for dumb stuff, but NEVER in a prison. Now Merle Haggard is another story. That guy spent time in prison for breaking into the back of a restaurant…while the restaurant was open and serving customers.
We were watching the scene in Die Hard 2 where Bruce Willis is trying to stop the bad guys’ plane from taking off. I said “that’s a mighty long runway” and pointed out that the other planes wouldn’t land in the opposite direction. My wife said “it’s only a movie”.
Many here do not know that once in the Federal Prison system you can request a transfer to another Federal Prison to be closer to family for visitation.
I would have loved to hear Johnny do a cover of “I Fought The Law.” The original was sung by The Crickets, though the Bobby Fuller Four’s cover made the song popular.
Well, Arlo, ol’ JR didn’t specify Reno NV; could have been Reno IL, Reno IN, Reno GA, Reno MN, Reno KS, Reno OH, Reno TX (Lamar County) or Reno TX (Parker County).
None of which would render your question moot, of course.
“Johnny Cash song leaves some with a burning question” from the Belleville News-Democrat, posted 12/30/17
“The simple reply? “That’s called poetic license,” Cash told [photographer Jim Marshall]. Like “San Antone,” Reno simply fit the song better than, say, Lodi or Chico, even if it is in a neighboring state.”
I have long thought about that too (right from the first time I heard the song). Clearly the felony was committed in Nevada, but, as some suggest, maybe he did other crimes in California and was in the slammer for those instead.
Johnny Cash was the first celebrity I ever saw ‘live’. He was performing at an Air Force base in Ohio in ‘59 and we, from the children’s home, were invited.
dvandom 8 months ago
He shot a man in Reno, but that was hardly his only crime. California caught him first.
cracker65 8 months ago
Brutal song.
Da'Dad 8 months ago
Another tidbit from my reservoir of useless trivia: The line after “Shot a man in Reno” of course is brutal, “…just to watch him die” but the cheer after that was not real. It was dubbed in during post production. Anyway interesting Forth Wall antics in the last panel.
Julius Marold Premium Member 8 months ago
“But that train keeps a movin’ on down to San Antone” I thought he was in Texas…
nosirrom 8 months ago
Johnny Cash was the original super secret agent who dealt with visitors to our planet.
dlkrueger33 8 months ago
Indiana wants me. Lord, I can’t go back there.
bluephrog 8 months ago
If I am in Reno, Nevada, portions thereof are right on the California state line. I shoot from Reno, into California and kill a man standing there. I shot a man in Reno but the crime was in California.
bluephrog 8 months ago
Conversely, I shot a Man in Reno, but it was a federal crime [bank robbery, etc.] therefore I’m doing my time in a federal penitentiary in California.
Homerville Premium Member 8 months ago
Anyway, John and June, and several relatives are buried about a mile from my house, as well as, Sheb Wooley (Another favorite)
joedon2007 8 months ago
I guess the hair coloring theme is over. Will we see Arlo or Janis with grey hair?
poppacapsmokeblower 8 months ago
California gets its pick of famous criminals, consider Al Capone.
porterrm 8 months ago
Wondered that myself. The song isn’t autobiographical, so Johnny Cash’s actual jail time is immaterial.
ChessPirate 8 months ago
And was he given a “Ring of Fire” because he was “A Boy Named Sue”? ☺
FassEddie 8 months ago
Maybe try to have some patience, Janice? We gotta work through this stuff! Now, “what’s love got to do with it – do with it – what’s love, but a second hand emotion…”
Just-me 8 months ago
Good song.
DawnQuinn1 8 months ago
Johnny Cash never spent time in prison. He did a few days in jail for dumb stuff, but NEVER in a prison. Now Merle Haggard is another story. That guy spent time in prison for breaking into the back of a restaurant…while the restaurant was open and serving customers.
Martin Booda 8 months ago
We were watching the scene in Die Hard 2 where Bruce Willis is trying to stop the bad guys’ plane from taking off. I said “that’s a mighty long runway” and pointed out that the other planes wouldn’t land in the opposite direction. My wife said “it’s only a movie”.
Searcy9320 8 months ago
Not sure of the Prison Terms, but I do know he said “My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you gonna die!”
Searcy9320 8 months ago
“My name is Sue! How do you do? Now you gonna die!”
T Smith 8 months ago
“I Walk The Line” was last night’s Final Jeopardy response. All 3 contestants answered “Walk The Line,” and lost money.
bartour 8 months ago
Never liked Johnny Cash’s music, so this is over my head.
formathe 8 months ago
Many here do not know that once in the Federal Prison system you can request a transfer to another Federal Prison to be closer to family for visitation.
raybarb44 8 months ago
What do you expect from a guy who wrote “A Boy Named Sue”…..
Emperor Rick 8 months ago
Just a comic strip? It’s THE comic strip!
gregcomn 8 months ago
I would have loved to hear Johnny do a cover of “I Fought The Law.” The original was sung by The Crickets, though the Bobby Fuller Four’s cover made the song popular.
ladykat 8 months ago
Arlo had a point.
MPR 8 months ago
I liked when Johnny Cash worked with Tom Petty. Petty-Cash, cracked me up.
kennnyp 8 months ago
i have always wondered that too… ( great…well, wierd…. minds think alike….
Cozmik Cowboy 8 months ago
Well, Arlo, ol’ JR didn’t specify Reno NV; could have been Reno IL, Reno IN, Reno GA, Reno MN, Reno KS, Reno OH, Reno TX (Lamar County) or Reno TX (Parker County).
None of which would render your question moot, of course.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 8 months ago
Arlo definitely has a point.
Solitha Premium Member 8 months ago
“Johnny Cash song leaves some with a burning question” from the Belleville News-Democrat, posted 12/30/17
“The simple reply? “That’s called poetic license,” Cash told [photographer Jim Marshall]. Like “San Antone,” Reno simply fit the song better than, say, Lodi or Chico, even if it is in a neighboring state.”
JimValTen Premium Member 8 months ago
But, what a comic strip!!!!!.Love you A zand J.
lawguy05 8 months ago
Nice. A nod to The Man in Black :-)
ScullyUFO 8 months ago
Didn’t Cash also sing “I keep my pants up with a piece of twine”?
WF11 8 months ago
I have long thought about that too (right from the first time I heard the song). Clearly the felony was committed in Nevada, but, as some suggest, maybe he did other crimes in California and was in the slammer for those instead.
samfran6-0 8 months ago
Johnny Cash was the first celebrity I ever saw ‘live’. He was performing at an Air Force base in Ohio in ‘59 and we, from the children’s home, were invited.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 8 months ago
Arlo get a life will you!
dnotkin Premium Member 8 months ago
I was just talking about this the other day. My theory: there were no well-known prisons near Reno, so perhaps Cash just picked Folsom.
KevinCarson 8 months ago
How can he tell that a train passing through Folsom is headed for San Antonio? Does he get the timetable?
[Unnamed Reader - 9b53e2] 8 months ago
The man was a Fed.