Stories by Darlene Cah 

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Historical Forts of the Wild West

The historical significance of remote forts in the Old West and movies or shows associated with them, including Fort Apache and Fort Yuma.

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The Henry Fonda Story

The Henry Fonda Story: his career, including Westerns with John Wayne and James Stewart, his marriages and children, actors, Jane and Peter Fonda.

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The Forrest Tucker Story

From Westerns with Randolph Scott and John Wayne, to TV’s F Troop, to Broadway…Forrest Tucker was a versatile entertainer.

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Movies for Horse Lovers

The mighty equine is in the spotlight…From Tumbleweed to The Horse Whisperer, the majestic horse steals the show in these all-time favorite films.

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10 Facts About Slim Pickens

Get the skinny on Slim Pickens, who went from the rodeo arena to Hollywood with John Wayne, Tom Selleck, Steve McQueen and Sam Elliott.

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Western Romance 101

No texting. No dating apps. No social media. How did folks find love in the Old West? Find out some frontier dating rituals, and some couples who broke the rules!

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Horses of Hollywood: Randolph Scott and Stardust

Stardust was Western actor Randolph Scott’s favorite horse to partner with on screen. Did he own Stardust? What was the horse’s breed? Read about the dark palomino Scott loved to ride in so many of his films.

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The James Brolin Story

James Brolin may be known for being Barbra Streisand’s husband as much as anything, but the Hollywood legend showed his Western chops in Gunsmoke and Ransom Canyon.

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The Dennis Weaver Story

Get to know the actor who played Chester Goode on Gunsmoke. Plus, his roles in the epic mini-series Centennial, and McCloud.

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Discover our Heroes and Legends

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