Westerns
This Was the Only Classic Western to Win an Oscar for Best Picture
A handful were nominated, but only one took home a statue.
When Did John Wayne Win His Only Oscar?
He only received two acting nominations in his entire fifty-year career.
The Surprising Way Dennis Weaver Landed His Life-Changing Role on ‘Gunsmoke’
He had a very different kind of job before landing the part.
Who Was the Best Classic TV Western Couple? (POLL)
Vote for your favorite!
The ‘Bonanza’ Cast’s Forgotten Christmas Album
The cast sang holiday classics, in character.
Catch ‘Gunsmoke’s TV Movies This December on INSP
The films, all with original star James Arness, brought the show into the ’80s and ’90s.
The Inside Story of 1993’s ‘Bonanza: The Return’
It featured the sons of two original ‘Bonanza’ stars.
Will There Be a ‘Young Guns 3’? Lou Diamond Phillips Reveals Details (Exclusive)
The actor talks fondly of his mini reunion at the Governor Awards, and the future of the franchise.
Classic Western Movies on TV This Week: November 17-23
From ‘Stagecoach’ to ‘Unforgiven,’ catch every classic Western airing this week.
How Well Do You Remember These Classic 1950s TV Westerns?
There were over 30 Westerns on TV in the ’50s.
Classic Western Movies on TV This Week: November 9-16
Giddyup into tons of classic and newer Westerns this week.
How Well Do You Remember the HBO Western ‘Deadwood?’
Take our ‘Deadwood’ quiz and find out how well you remember the show.
30 Years Later: What Happened to the Cast of ‘The Quick and the Dead’?
The stacked cast included Sharon Stone, Russell Crow, Leonardo DiCaprio, and many more.
Check Out MeTV’s Daily Western Schedule
Get your fill of classic Westerns for free every day of the week.
Which Western TV Shows Can You Watch on Amazon Prime?
There are some great ones you can watch right now.
Why Did HBO Really Cancel ‘Deadwood’?
The show ended on a cliffhanger due to money issues, but then it escalated.
How Many ‘Gunsmoke’ Characters Did Ken Curtis Play Besides Festus?
Curtis also played a con man, a Kiowa scout and a killer who looked just like Festus!
Which Unstreamable Classic Shows Are on MeTV’s New All-Western Channel?
WEST is bringing some very rare Western shows back to TV.
Which Two ‘Gunsmoke’ Stars Hated Each Other at First?
And how did they finally work things out?
This Forgotten ‘Gunsmoke’ Episode Starred a Young Ron Howard
It was the actor/ director’s only appearance on the show.
Find Out What’s Scheduled for MeTV’s New Classic Western Spinoff Channel WEST
Find out what’s on the menu when it premieres on September 29.
The Sad Reason Bette Davis Appeared on ‘Gunsmoke’
The Oscar-winning actress felt that at that point in her career, “nobody cares.”
The Surprising Career Dan Blocker Nearly Chose Before ‘Bonanza’
He actually tried to switch careers again, after he became a TV star.
The Real Story of Why Ken Curtis’ Festus Joined ‘Gunsmoke’
Intended for just one episode, Festus would become Marshal Matt Dillion’s longest running deputy!
‘Gunsmoke The Long Ride’ Brought the Western Back in 1993
Do you remember the ‘Gunsmoke’ TV movies?
How To Watch MeTV’s New All-Western Channel WEST
The new channel will debut on September 29, 2025.
The Heartbreaking Reason Glenn Strange Left ‘Gunsmoke’
His final episode of the show airs today on MeTV at 1pm EST.
New All-Westerns Channel WEST Launches September 2025
The new channel will air more than 30 Western TV classics.
Who’s Still Alive From ‘Gunsmoke’?
We can’t forget to mention the many guest stars who went on to have big careers.
Who’s Still Alive From ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’?
There is only one star remaining from this Oscar-winning classic.