John Wayne
Why Did John Wayne Call Clark Gable ‘An Idiot’?
They managed to get into a vicious fight without even starring in a film together.
How John Wayne Almost Kept ‘Lonesome Dove’ From Being Made
The Duke brought production to a standstill.
Gunsmoke’ Premiered 70 Years Ago Today — Which Major Cast Member Almost Wasn’t On It?
A Western film legend eventually convinced him to take the role.
James Arness Almost Passed on ‘Gunsmoke’ … Until John Wayne Changed His Mind
The man who would become Matt Dillon wanted to work in film, not TV.
Kirk Douglas Had One Rule For Working with John Wayne
The stars made three films together … but were they friends in real life?
5 Things You Never Knew About the John Wayne’s Son, Patrick Wayne
He turns 86 today!
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?
Why Was John Wayne Called ‘The Duke’? His Son Reveals the True Story
It involves a firehouse that the young Wayne frequented.
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.
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.
Who’s Still Alive From ‘True Grit’?
Only a few of the stars are still with us.
5 Things You Never Knew About John Wayne’s ‘Hatari!’
It was quite different from the Duke’s usual films.
6 Things You Never Knew About Lee Marvin’s ‘The Dirty Dozen’
More than half of the dozen were World War II vets themselves.
5 Things You Never Knew About TCM Star of the Month Gary Cooper! Plus: Download June 2025 Schedule
The Hollywood icon paid for things with checks for one very sneaky reason.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About John Wayne’s ‘True Grit’
The film nabbed Wayne his one and only Oscar.
Howdy, Pilgrim! Take the John Wayne Trivia Quiz
How well do you know “The Duke”? Celebrate icon John Wayne’s birthday with this ultimate quiz about his life and career.
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.
What Classic War Movies Are Airing Memorial Day 2025?
Our guide to notable Memorial Day-themed films airing on Turner Classic Movies (TCM), the MOVIES! network and AMC this weekend.
Do You Remember These Classic John Wayne TV Commercials?
The Duke appeared in ads for banks, the American Cancer Society, and his good friend Ronald Reagan’s run for governor.
Hitch On to These 6 Fun Facts About ‘Wagon Train’
The show aired its final episode 60 years ago today.
6 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told,’ the 1965 Religious Epic
The film that brought Max von Sydow to Hollywood airs tonight on TCM at 8pm EST.
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.
FETV’s April Schedule Has John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart & Unaired Episodes of a ’70s Hit
Get the full schedule here.
7 Smoking Facts About the TV Western ‘Gunsmoke’
What classic ’60s TV show got canceled so ‘Gunsmoke’ could stay on the air?
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Irish-Themed Movies All Day Including ‘The Quiet Man’
Check out all the Irish-themed films being played on St. Patrick’s Day 2025.
5 Little-Known Facts About John Wayne’s ‘The Quiet Man’
Plus when is it airing in March 2025 for St. Patrick’s Day.
Do You Remember John Wayne’s Spoken Word Album?
It was nominated for a Grammy.
Who are the Biggest Oscar Snubs of All Time?
Fun fact: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ was trampled on by ‘Forrest Gump’ in 1995, find out the other biggest snubs in Oscar history!
200-Plus Memorable Movies With Notable Anniversaries in 2025
Here’s an extensive listing of many movies celebrating notable anniversaries in 2025, from Oscar-winning classics like “All About Eve” (75 years) to blockbusters like “Jaws” (50 years) and “Back to the Future” (40 years), and lots more.
John Wayne Spent His Free Time Doing Wholesome Outdoor Hobbies
He also loved spending time on his boat, the Wild Goose.