The Ballad of High Noon The Ballad of High Noon “The Ballad of High Noon” (or “Do Not Forsake Me, O My Darlin’”) is a popular song published in 1952, with music by Dimitri Tiomkin and lyrics by Ned Washington. It is the theme song of the movie "High Noon", sung over the opening credits by Tex Ritter, with its tune repeated throughout the film. It was awarded the 1952 Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was performed that night for the Academy by Ritter. The song is about the film's main character, Will Kane (played by Gary Cooper), and the moral dilemma of
High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane is a 1980 American made-for television western film and a sequel to the classic 1952 film "High Noon". It starred Lee Majors in the title role, as well as David Carradine and Pernell Roberts. It first aired on CBS on November 15, 1980, in a two-hour time-slot. The film's screenplay was written by famed crime novelist Elmore Leonard. Will Kane returns to the town of Hadleyville, a year after the events of "High Noon", and finds that the town is now in