Burt Reynolds’ Gunsmoke Character Explained (& Why He Quit The Show)
There’s something to be said about the enduring legacy of Gunsmoke, the Western that became an institution on both radio …
Western Film
This Western Movie Classic Has One Of The Best Final Showdowns Ever
Few modern Western films have the timeless allure of George P. Cosmatos’ 1993 classic, Tombstone. The beloved box office darling …
James Arness Said That This Unexpected Sport Was His Favorite
Many Western greats were also stars of the Gridiron. Maybe it’s the body type that lends itself to success in …
Tombstone’S Most Outrageous Shootout Scene Actually Happened
There’s a Tombstone shootout that’s so far-fetched that it feels completely made up – but it actually happened. This Kurt …
Leonard Nimoy Played An ‘Enigmatic’ Character On ‘Gunsmoke’
Plenty of notable actors appeared on Gunsmoke over its 20 years on the air, including Bette Davis, Bruce Dern, Angie …
John Wayne’S Amazing Kindness At 3Am After Attending Chisum Premiere
Chisum, which is on ITV4 this afternoon, was John Wayne’s first movie of the 1970s, which would also be the …
John Wayne Starred In One Of The First Vietnam War Movies, And Botched The Mission
As a factory of escapist entertainment, Hollywood understandably didn’t want to touch the Vietnam War in the late 1960s. Every …
Why Val Kilmer’S Doc Holliday Is Called “Lunger” In Tombstone
Tombstone is widely believed to be among the best Westerns of the 1990s, with its inspired storytelling and innovative filmmaking …
Every Death In Tombstone Explained
Tombstone is a brilliant Western starring Kurt Russell as the iconic lawman Wyatt Earp, and the story certainly doesn’t hold …
About That Time James Arness Was Named ”Man Of The Year” In 1973
James Arness was known as one of the most private celebrities of his time in Hollywood. While many actors loved …