Westerns
‘Bonanza’ Star Dan Blocker Hated One Thing About His Character
“I won’t have a blasted thing to do with them in real life.”
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?
See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘Bonanza’
What happened when the cameras weren’t rolling?
Why Was John Wayne Called ‘The Duke’? His Son Reveals the True Story
It involves a firehouse that the young Wayne frequented.
Remembering Dan Blocker, Hoss From TV’s ‘Bonanza’
Just like the character he played, he was a true gentle giant himself.
‘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.
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.
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.
Why Did Adam Cartwright Disappear From ‘Bonanza’?
Why did the character go “out to sea,” never to return?
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.
‘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.”
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.