Westerns

THE WILD WILD WEST, Ross Martin, 1965-1970

How Ross Martin Went From Law School Graduate to ‘Wild Wild West’ Legend

The actor passed away 45 years ago on July 3, 1981.

BARQUERO, Mariette Hartley, 1970

5 Overlooked Mariette Hartley TV Roles Every Western Fan Should Remember

Underrated character actress who made her way through some of TV’s biggest Westerns.

Robert MItchum, Sally Field

Sally Field Confesses She Had No Idea What Iconic Actor Was Saying on Set

‘I don’t know if he was stoned or what,’ she said of her ‘The Way West’ co-star.

John Wayne in True Grit graphic image

John Wayne Called ‘True Grit’ the Best Script He Ever Read — and It Won Him an Oscar

The movie was released 57 years ago and was Wayne’s only Oscar winning role.

John Wayne fun facts, 1960s

10 Surprising Facts About John Wayne, the Man Behind ‘The Duke’

A few fun facts about film’s greatest cowboy.

Jane Seymour, Joe Lando as Michaela and Sully in 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'

‘Dr. Quinn’: Jane Seymour & Joe Lando Reveal What Would’ve Happened in Reboot

Why Michaela and Sully would have drifted apart in the revival.

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

Who’s Still Alive From the 1969 John Wayne Western ‘True Grit’?

After Duvall’s passing in February only a one of the stars are still with us.

How Well Do You Remember These 1970s Classic Films?

Step back into 1970s cinema with this ultimate movie quiz!

John Wayne, 1972.

How John Wayne Became One of Hollywood’s Greatest Cowboys

The Duke was born 99 years ago on May 26, 1907.

Where to Watch TV Westerns collage Gunsmoke, Little House on the Praire, Deadwood, Yellowstone

Where Can You Stream Your Favorite TV Westerns Right Now?

From classics like ‘Gunsmoke’ to modern hits like ‘Dutton Ranch,’ we have you covered.

Underrated classic movie Cowboys collage with Clint Walker, Hugh O'Brian and Barbara Stanwyck collage

14 Underrated Classic TV Cowboys (and Cowgirls) That Still Stand Tall

The lasting legacy of these actors changed the genre.

Underrated classic movie Cowboys collage with Alan Ladd, Gary Cooper and Henery Fonda

7 Underrated Classic Movie Cowboys That Still Stand Tall

Sorry, no Clint Eastwood or John Wayne on this list!

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, 1966

How Did Clint Eastwood Rise to Fame as a Spaghetti Western Antihero?

Director Sergio Leone’s trilogy of films made Eastwood a bonafide star.

BONANZA, clockwise: Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, 1959-1973.

What Made These ‘Bonanza’ Stars Stand Out on the Ponderosa Ranch

What really made these rugged men stand tall on the Ponderosa Ranch?

THE QUEST, (aka THE LONGEST DRIVE), Kurt Russell, 1976

Do You Remember These Westerns Starring Kurt Russell?

Sure, you know ‘Tombstone,’ but what about these others, including two in 2015?

Kanab Utah and Lone Ranger collage

9 Iconic Cowboy Duos from Classic Western TV Shows & Movies

These riders of the range were at their Best with their buddy.

Chuck Connors from The Rifleman played for both the NBA and MLB and the Chicago Cubs. THE RIFLEMAN, Chuck Connors, (Feb 1959), 1958-1962. ph: Richard Hewett / TV Guide/courtesy Everett Collection

Why Chuck Connors of TV’s ‘The Rifleman’ Stopped Playing For the Chicago Cubs?

Remembering Chuck Connors who was larger than life onscreen inTV’s ‘The Rifleman’ and offscreen.

Remind Magazine Top Cowboys Magazine cover on wood background

Who Didn’t Make the ‘Top Cowboys of All Time’ Issue? ReMIND Magazine’s Cowboy Issue Is a Western Winner

It’s high time you take a look at one of the finest cowboy magazines this side of the prairie!

Top Classic cowboy quiz with John Wayne

Do You Remember These Classic Cowboys in TV & Film?

What city does Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) defend in ‘Gunsmoke’? Take our Cowboy quiz and find out!

LAND OF DREAMS, Matt Dillon, 2021. © Vertical Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection; THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Horst Buchholtz, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter, James Coburn, 1960

Matt Dillon to Star in MGM+’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’

Plus, everything you need to know about the new series.

Bobby Carradine at Midsouth Nostalgia show

Robert Carradine on the Time John Wayne ‘Reduced Me to Tears’ On Set

In June 2025, the actor reflected on his career beginnings.

CIMARRON, Richard Dix, Irene Dunne, 1931

This Was the Only Classic Western to Win an Oscar for Best Picture

A handful were nominated, but only one took home a statue.

TRUE GRIT, John Wayne, 1969

When Did John Wayne Win His Only Oscar?

He only received two acting nominations in his entire fifty-year career.

GUNSMOKE, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Dennis Weaver, 1955-1975

The Surprising Way Dennis Weaver Landed His Life-Changing Role on ‘Gunsmoke’

He had a very different kind of job before landing the part.

GUNSMOKE, from left: Amanda Blake, James Arness, (Season 6, 1960), 1955-1975.

Who Was the Best Classic TV Western Couple? (POLL)

Vote for your favorite!

BONANZA, Lorne Greene, 1959-73

The ‘Bonanza’ Cast’s Forgotten Christmas Album

The cast sang holiday classics, in character.

GUNSMOKE: THE LONG RIDE, James Arness, 1993

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.

BONANZA: THE RETURN, from left, Richard Roundtree, Emily Warfield, Ben Johnson, Alistair MacDougall, Dirk Blocker, Michael Landon, Jr., aired November 28, 1993

The Inside Story of 1993’s ‘Bonanza: The Return’

It featured the sons of two original ‘Bonanza’ stars.

YOUNG GUNS, from left: Charlie Sheen (rear), Dermot Mulroney, Kiefer Sutherland, Emilio Estevez, Casey Siemaszko, Lou Diamond Phillips, 1988, TM & Copyright © 20th Century Fox Film Corp./courtesy Everett Collection

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.

Western movies airing on TV week of November 17 retro collage

Classic Western Movies on TV This Week: November 17-23

From ‘Stagecoach’ to ‘Unforgiven,’ catch every classic Western airing this week.