# Ron Howard Learns from John Wayne | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-07-18T04:41:22+00:00
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Ron Howard, fresh off “Happy Days” and soaking up directing lessons at USC, got an unforgettable crash course on filmmaking working with John Wayne on his final movie, “The Shootist.” Tensions were high between director Don Siegel and Wayne, but Howard didn’t just observe—he engaged, even approaching Wayne to run lines together. What he witnessed was pure legend: Wayne transforming scenes with effortless mastery. More than that, Howard learned invaluable lessons in navigating set chaos and human dynamics, all while watching one of Hollywood’s greatest actors in his final role. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/24253f2ed6f1e712

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