John Wayne

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.

Day-by-Day Guide to TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar 2025
Check out all of the films, categories and stars featured during the 2025 installment of Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar.

TCM’s “Starring Julie Adams” Spotlights ‘Creature From the Black Lagoon’ Actress Tonight
The actress appeared alongside John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Elvis, and, yes, a gill-man.

Do You Remember These ’50s Christmas Commercials with Elvis, John Wayne and Coca-Cola?
Stir up some old Christmas memories with these vintage holiday commercials.

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.

10 Feel-Good, Small Town Classic Movies to Binge Over the Holidays
From dreams of baseball to passionate romances, these feel-good, small-town-vibe movies are great to watch with the whole family.

Did You Know That John Wayne’s Wife Is Still Alive?
The third and final Mrs. Wayne met the Duke while he was still married to his second wife.

A Historic Casserole Named After an American Icon
Have you ever had the Duke’s most popular dish?

Inside John Wayne’s Lasting Friendship With Sammy Davis Jr.
Though it’s not clear exactly how Davis and Wayne first met they were close friends up until Wayne’s death.

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.

Lauren Bacall Is TCM’s September 2024 Star of the Month
The Hollywood icon was born Sept. 16, 1924, and died Aug. 12, 2014, at age 89. TCM celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lauren Bacall’s birth with Star of the Month movie lineups.

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

August Days & Nights Are Star-Filled Again With TCM’s ‘Summer Under The Stars’
The fan favorite annual event is back and is including some new stars for 2024.