Westerns

BONANZA, Dan Blocker, on set, (Season 1, 1959), 1959-73.

‘Bonanza’ Star Dan Blocker Hated This One Thing About His Character

“I won’t have a blasted thing to do with them in real life.”

John Wayne and son Patrick, 1960s

John Wayne’s Son Patrick Remembers His First Kiss — With His Dad’s Famous Costar

Plus: Which legendary director “picked out somebody that he yelled at all day long” during shoots?

BONANZA, from left: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, 1960, 1959-1973.

See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘Bonanza’

What happened when the cameras weren’t rolling?

Patrick & John Wayne composite image

Why Was John Wayne Called ‘The Duke’? His Son Reveals the True Story

It involves a firehouse that the young Wayne frequented.

BONANZA, Dan Blocker, on set, (Season 1, 1959), 1959-73.

Remembering Dan Blocker, Hoss From TV’s ‘Bonanza’

Just like the character he played, he was a true gentle giant himself.

Johnny Whitaker, Family Affair

‘Family Affair’ Star Johnny Whitaker Opens Up About Anissa Jones’ Tragic Passing & Giving Jodie Foster That Kiss

“Anissa liked to act, but she was more like Brian Keith. She didn’t like doing the publicity.”

The Day That John Wayne Completely Shocked the Entire ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast

No one thought that a star of that magnitude would do something like that.

TCM Summer under the star Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer Finally Gets His Day on TCM’s 2025 Summer Under the Stars!

Plus: see who else is on this year’s calendar for the first time.

Gunsmoke TV show graphic

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Gunsmoke’ & Where Are They Now?

We can’t forget to mention the many guest stars who went on to have big careers.

BONANZA, Pernell Roberts, (1966), 1959-1973

Why Did Adam Cartwright Disappear From ‘Bonanza’?

Why did the character go “out to sea,” never to return?

Bobby Carradine at Midsouth Nostalgia show

Robert Carradine Recalls the Time John Wayne ‘Reduced Me to Tears’ on ‘The Cowboys’ Set

John Wayne made him cry. Lee Marvin cussed him out. But one of them would eventually kiss him and put him to bed.

Beverly Washburn, Old Yeller

‘Old Yeller’ Star Beverly Washburn on Jack Benny, Tony Dow — and the Strange Trick She Used to Befriend Her Dog Costar

“There were only seven people in the whole movie. Sadly, I am the only one still alive.”

Miss Kitty, Gunsmoke, Amanda Blake

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.

TRUE GRIT, from left: Kim Darby, John Wayne, 1969

Who’s Still Alive From ‘True Grit’?

Only a few of the stars are still with us.

Robert Fuller and Jennifer Savidge have been married since 2001.

Jennifer Savidge on Falling for ‘Laramie’ Star Robert Fuller

“The truth is I picked him up in a bar! … I kid you not.” 

WEST PR BOTTOM

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.

JAMES ARNESS, GUNSMOKE

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.

EISCHEID, Joe Don Baker, 1979-80.

Joe Don Baker, Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89

He was also known for his roles in several James Bond movies.

DIRTY SALLY, Jeanette Nolan, 1974.

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.

Sam Elliott

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.

SUGARFOOT, from left, Eve Brent, Will Hutchins, Connie Stevens, 'Misfire,' aired December 10, 1957

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.

RIO BRAVO, from left: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson in 1959 with western themed background

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.

THE BIG VALLEY, Lee Majors, Peter Breck, Barbara Stanwyck, Charles Briles, Linda Evans, Richard Long, 1965-69.

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.

High Chaparral TV Western composite

Who’s Still Alive From ‘The High Chaparral’?

Only one major cast member from this beloved Western is still around.

LARAMIE, (from left): John Smith, Robert Crawford Jr., Hoagy Carmichael, Robert Fuller, 1959-63.

Who’s Still Alive From the TV Western ‘Laramie’?

Only a few stars from the beloved Western series are still with us.

The Lone Ranger from left: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, 1949-57

‘Hi-Yo, Silver, Away!’: ‘The Lone Ranger’ Rode Into Our Hearts in 1933

Can you remember his moral creed?

YELLOWSTONE, from left: Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, 'Only Devils Left', (Season 2, ep. 204, aired July 17, 2019). photo:

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.’

DR. QUINN, MEDICINE WOMAN, from left: Joe Lando, Jane Seymour, 1995, 1993-1998. ph: Bill Reitzel /© CBS /Courtesy Everett Collection

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.

TRUE GRIT, from left: Kim Darby, John Wayne, 1969

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.