About the Author
Jay Coffin
Jay Coffin has worked in journalism, digital media, television, communications, and the media fields for the last three decades. Most of that time has been spent in the sports and golf industry, helping to raise the profile of two prominent golf websites, appearing regularly on television, creating two successful podcasts, and boosting numerous social media accounts to record engagement metrics. He lives in Orlando, Fla.
Stories by Jay Coffin
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Did women own saloons in the Old West?
Most saloon owners were men, but the frontier offered unusual opportunities for women who were entrepreneurial, tough, and willing to work outside traditional expectations.
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Were women allowed to carry guns on the frontier?
People often ask if women were allowed to carry guns on the American frontier. Not only did they carry weapons, they were often expected to for these simple reasons.
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The meaning behind ‘I’m your Huckleberry.’
The famous line is best known from the 1993 Western film Tombstone, which was delivered by Val Kilmer, who played Doc Holliday.
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Which rifle did The Virginian use?
The Virginian is the third-longest running Western series in the history. But what about that legendary rifle? What did he use during the historic nine-year run?
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Why it’s important to ‘Remember the Alamo’?
The Alamo is a former Spanish mission in San Antonio, Texas, and one of the most famous historical sites in the United States because of its role in the Texas Revolution.
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What made Bonanza so popular?
Bonanza ran for 14 seasons (1959-1973) and became one of the most popular and enduring TV Westerns for several key reasons.
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The Terence Hill Story
Terence Hill was one of the most recognizable figures in European cinema. He made a name for himself with American Western audiences because of his charm, physicality, and comic timing.
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What’s the difference between Chester and Festus on Gunsmoke?
Both were lovable sidekicks for the legendary Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke. Let’s break down the differences between the two.
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Did the cast of Gunsmoke get along in real life?
For a series that ran 20 years, there was never any real angst among the staff over the years, and the Gunsmoke cast even stayed friends well after the series ended.
