Westerns

Here’s Why Miss Kitty Disappeared From ‘Gunsmoke’
When CBS made a shocking decision that left the entire ‘Gunsmoke’ cast stunned, Amanda Blake was livid.

Who’s Still Alive From ‘True Grit’?
Only a few of the stars are still with us.

Jennifer Savidge on Falling for ‘Laramie’ Star Robert Fuller
“The truth is I picked him up in a bar! … I kid you not.”

Miss ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Gunsmoke’? New Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV
The network with all air more than 30 classic Western shows, starting this fall.

5 Things You Never Knew About James Arness, Star of ‘Gunsmoke’
Before ‘Gunsmoke’ began in 1955, Arness lived a life that made him the perfect actor to play Matt Dillon.

Joe Don Baker, Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
He was also known for his roles in several James Bond movies.

FOUND! Rare Episode of ‘Gunsmoke’ Spinoff ‘Dirty Sally’
The ‘Gunsmoke’ office received more mail about “Dirty Sally” episode than on any other in the show’s 19 years.

6 Things You Never Knew About Sam Elliott, As He Joins Billy Bob Thornton on the New Season of ‘Landman’
His glorious mustache earned him a special honor.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Sugarfoot,’ the 1950s Western Starring the Late Will Hutchins
The 1950s Western comedy airs Sundays at 3pm EST on MeTV.

John Wayne & Dean Martin Played an Epic Prank on Costar Ricky Nelson on the Set of ‘Rio Bravo’
They gave him a gift that no one would be excited to receive.

Who Is Still Alive From the 1960s TV Western Series ‘The Big Valley’?
Barbara Stanwyck led the Barkley family adventures in this Western series set in California’s San Joaquin Valley.

Who’s Still Alive From ‘The High Chaparral’?
Only one major cast member from this beloved Western is still around.

Who’s Still Alive From the TV Western ‘Laramie’?
Only a few stars from the beloved Western series are still with us.

‘Hi-Yo, Silver, Away!’: ‘The Lone Ranger’ Rode Into Our Hearts in 1933
Can you remember his moral creed?

Binging ‘American Primeval?’ Here Are 10 More Westerns for You to Watch Next
Here are some more Western series to watch when you’re done with ‘American Primeval.’

Happy Anniversary, ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’! Jane Seymour on a Potential Reboot, That Costume Obsession, Fake Blood and More
“Everyone’s trying to get Dr. Quinn back,” the star says.

The Best Classic TV Western Christmas Episodes, from ‘Wagon Train’ to ‘Gunsmoke’
Even out on the untamed frontier, the holidays were special.

Cowboys & Outlaws: 6 Books to Read Your Way Across the American West
Check out this list of some of the most memorable fictional cowboys and outlaws of the 20th century.

Tom Selleck Hopes to Get Back in the Saddle
While he may be almost 80 years old, he isn’t ready to retire just yet!

How Elizabeth Taylor’s Role in ‘Giant’ Foreshadowed Her Humanitarian Legacy
Tim Mendelson, who was Elizabeth Taylor’s personal assistant for over two decades, exclusively talked with us about the star’s similarity to her outspoken ‘Giant’ character and other aspects of her public and personal lives.

Go Back in Time With The Cast of ‘Back to the Future’ & Where They Are Now
See where the cast is from one of the most beloved 1980s movies!

FETV Announces New & Nostalgic Family Programming
Get the entire schedule here and learn about an exciting contest.

Sam Elliott’s Best Movie & TV Lines Ever: “I’ll Get All the Sleep I Need When I’m Dead”
Whether he’s gripping a six-shooter, battling it out in Gettysburg or going toe-to-toe with a supernatural motorcycle rider, Sam Elliott knows how to deliver a verbal punch.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’
The 1969 film starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford as Sundance Kid but it could have been someone completely different.

Kanab: A Small Utah Town Where a Ton Of Westerns Were Filmed
The Parry Brothers and their neighbors turned a tiny Utah town into a bustling film industry.

That Time Kenny Rogers Did ‘The Gambler’ Sketch on ‘The Muppet Show’
Watch the country music legend perform his hit song with Muppets in 1979.

9 of the Weirdest Classic Westerns & Where to Watch Them
A gunslinger, a bad guy and… a T-Rex?

Do You Remember the Only Film Starring Both John Wayne & Roy Rogers?
It was the only time the two Western icons collaborated.

‘Lone Ranger’ Character Helps ‘Jeopardy!’ Player Win
Find out if you know the answer!

Roy Rogers, The Beloved Singing Cowboy, Led Fans Along Decades Of “Happy Trails”
Known as “King of the Cowboys”, Roy Rogers was one of the most popular Western stars along with his wife Dale Evans and his horse Trigger.