John Wayne
What Happened to ‘Wagon Train’s Ward Bond? His Sudden Death & John Wayne’s Final Goodbye
The two Western favorites appeared together in many films, but their friendship went beyond the movies.
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.
10 Surprising Facts About John Wayne, the Man Behind ‘The Duke’
A few fun facts about film’s greatest cowboy.
How Well Do You Know “The Duke,” John Wayne?
Celebrate icon John Wayne’s life with this ultimate quiz about his life and career.
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 John Wayne Became One of Hollywood’s Greatest Cowboys
The Duke was born 99 years ago on May 26, 1907.
What Classic War Movies Are Airing Memorial Day 2025?
Notable Memorial Day-themed films and shows airing on TCM, the MOVIES! network, and AMC.
9 Iconic Cowboy Duos from Classic Western TV Shows & Movies
These riders of the range were at their Best with their buddy.
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!
‘The Quiet Man’ Trivia: Facts About John Wayne’s Romantic Drama
The John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara classic is a perennial favorite, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. Find out when it is airing in 2026.
Robert Carradine on the Time John Wayne ‘Reduced Me to Tears’ On Set
In June 2025, the actor reflected on his career beginnings.
When Did John Wayne Win His Only Oscar?
He only received two acting nominations in his entire fifty-year career.
The Story Behind How John Wayne’s ‘The Conqueror’ Killed Most of Its Cast
The production was downwind from a nuclear testing site.
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.
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.
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.