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 John Wayne do his own stunts?
It’s one of the Duke’s most asked questions – how often did he perform his own stunts during his career?
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Is the movie ‘To the Shores of Tripoli’ based on a true story?
The truth behind the plot of the movie starring Randolph Scott, Maureen O'Hara and John Payne, plus the historical tiein with the Marines' Hymn.
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Did Bruce Dern really shoot John Wayne in a Movie?
It wasn’t real, of course, just a movie scene, but yes, Bruce Dern did shoot John Wayne in one of the most talked-about moments in Western film history.
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What was John Wayne’s final role?
John Wayne is the greatest Western legend of all time. But of all of his famous roles, which one was his last? We explain how The Duke rode off into the sunset.
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The Charles Bronson Story
Charles Bronson was known for his rugged face, quiet intensity, and powerful screen presence, which turned him into an international star through Westerns, war films, and action movies.
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The Jack Elam Story
Jack Elam’s crooked grin and gravelly voice made him one of the most recognizable character actors in the history of American Western films and television.
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What language do the Apaches speak in Hondo?
In Hondo (1953), the Apache characters are depicted speaking a form of Apache, but in reality, the dialogue is of a different tribe.
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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.
