John Wayne

WAGON TRAIN, Ward Bond, 1957-1965.

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.

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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.

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How Well Do You Know “The Duke,” John Wayne?

Celebrate icon John Wayne’s life with this ultimate quiz about his life and career.

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.

John Wayne, 1972.

How John Wayne Became One of Hollywood’s Greatest Cowboys

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

THE LONGEST DAY, John Wayne, 1962.

What Classic War Movies Are Airing Memorial Day 2025?

Notable Memorial Day-themed films and shows airing on TCM, the MOVIES! network, and AMC.

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.

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!

‘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.

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.

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.

THE CONQUEROR, John Wayne, 1956

The Story Behind How John Wayne’s ‘The Conqueror’ Killed Most of Its Cast

The production was downwind from a nuclear testing site.

EL DORADO, John Wayne, 1967

Why Did John Wayne Call Clark Gable ‘An Idiot’?

They managed to get into a vicious fight without even starring in a film together.

LONESOME DOVE, Robet Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, 1989

How John Wayne Almost Kept ‘Lonesome Dove’ From Being Made

The Duke brought production to a standstill.

GUNSMOKE, James Arness, c. 1950s

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.

John Wayne and James Arness composite image

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?

McLINTOCK!, from left, Patrick Wayne, John Wayne, 1963

5 Things You Never Knew About the John Wayne’s Son, Patrick Wayne

He turns 86 today!

John Wayne and son Patrick, 1960s

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?

Patrick & John Wayne composite image

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.

HATARI!, John Wayne, 1962

5 Things You Never Knew About John Wayne’s ‘Hatari!’

It was quite different from the Duke’s usual films.

THE DIRTY DOZEN, Lee Marvin, 1967

 6 Things You Never Knew About Lee Marvin’s ‘The Dirty Dozen’

More than half of the dozen were World War II vets themselves.

SERGEANT YORK, Gary Cooper, 1941

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.

TRUE GRIT, John Wayne, 1969

5 Things You Didn’t Know About John Wayne’s ‘True Grit’

The film nabbed Wayne his one and only Oscar.

JAMES ARNESS, GUNSMOKE

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.

image from the 1949 movie

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.

TRUE GRIT, John Wayne, 1969

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.

WAGON TRAIN, (back row, l to r): Robert Horton, John McIntire, Terry Wilson, (front): Frank McGrath, Michael Burns, 1957-65

Hitch On to These 6 Fun Facts About ‘Wagon Train’

The show aired its final episode 60 years ago today.