Stories

Wyatt Earp: The Man and the Myth Who was Wyatt Earp? Righteous lawman? Tamer of the Wild West? Hero or Villain? Hollywood portrays him as all of these things, and he was…but he was many…

In a career that spanned six decades, America had a sweetheart they could count on: James Garner.

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, the world lost another great light, Henry Darrow.  The Puerto Rican actor, most known for his work on The High Chaparral,  passed away from natural causes at the age of eighty-seven.

“I always felt so much more comfortable in the Western. The minute I got a horse and a hat and a pair of boots on, I felt easier. I didn’t feel like I was an…

With starring roles in over 60 films from the 1930s until 1961, Clark Gable’s iconic status earned him the nickname, “The King of Hollywood.”

Saloon owner and Matt Dillon’s love interest, Miss Kitty, is one of Gunsmoke‘s most lovable characters. She’s tough, beautiful, and can hold her own with the outlaws that make their way to Dodge City. With…

Roses are red, violets are blue,  INSP Valentines just for YOU! Amanda Blake SAVE THIS VALENTINE Maureen O’Hara SAVE THIS VALENTINE Sam Elliott SAVE THIS VALENTINE Tom Selleck SAVE THIS VALENTINE Stephen Baldwin SAVE THIS…

A Tribute to a Versatile Hollywood Icon: Cloris Leachman “I don’t think comedy or serious.” I always brought seriousness to comedy and comedic things to serious roles.” Born on April 30, 1926 in Des Moines,…

Discover the incredible journey of Kenny Rogers—from humble beginnings in Houston to global stardom. Explore his music legacy, hit songs like ‘The Gambler,’ and his impact on country and pop culture.

Mary Fields – Fierce and Fearless At six-feet tall, 200 pounds, toting a pair of six-shooters and a shotgun, smoking a foul homemade cigar, even the burliest man would think twice about getting into a…

Men might have held the power, but these gutsy women ruled the Wild West on their own terms. From saloon owners to sharpshooters, outlaws...

Inside the New John Wayne: An American Experience Exhibit. Winner! Best Museum in Fort Worth 2022! Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit is structured to give you an intimate…

“I do hereby swear, before the Great and Living God, that during my engagement, and while I am an employee of Russell, Majors and Waddell, I will, under no circumstances, use profane language, that I…

We all know them. There’s at least one in every family. That kooky uncle, that marches to his own beat. He’s opinionated, unruly, and challenges the status quo. While uncles are usually there to guide us…

Exclusive Interview! Linda Evans Lights Up Facebook! The ever dazzling, ever charming, ever poised Linda Evans, who brought the beautiful, spitfire Aurdra Barkley to life on The Big Valley, joined INSP’s Social Media Director, Alison…

46 Fascinating, Fabulous, Fun Facts about The Young Riders Cast The Young Riders not only won fans over with action-packed stories, but also with the depth of the characters, their relationships, and growth throughout the…

With a quick trip to a thrift store or rummaging through a closet, you can become your favorite INSP hero in the blink of an eye.

Nanny and Grampa. Mimi and Pop-Pop. No matter how the kids address them, one thing is for sure, Grandma and Grandpa are heroes.

Cowboy Code - Rules to Live By! You might not ride the old dun mare into a dusty Wild West town these days, but some core values withstand the test of time.

Audie Murphy—a Real Stand-Up Guy! World War II hero. Hollywood cowboy hero. Every hero holds core values that guide them as they fight injustice, stand up to bullies, create compassion in the face of chaos.…

Were it not for a trip to Mexico with her older brother, Linda Cristal, beloved by INSP fans for her role as the strong and fiery, Victoria Montoya Cannon on The High Chaparral, might have…

Mountain Men Take on City Style The typical day-to-day grind for most people might consist of getting kids off to school, commuting to work, squeezing in a workout, and, of course, watching shows like Mountain…

A Mother’s Superpower: Knowing Just What to Say and Do… Moms have a special way of always getting their point across—in no uncertain terms! “Don’t make me come up there!” “Why? Because I’m your mother,…

Adulting Tips for Kids of All Ages In the Old West young’uns grew up fast. In our world of cell phones and smart homes, can teens and young adults still learn lessons from the frontier…

City Slicker to Cowboy: The Virginian’s Long Ride He’s independent, a mysterious man of few words, who fights for justice, a man with no name, other than The Virginian. It took an actor of equal…

“Listen. Pacemaker, crash, stroke. What does it mean? God doesn’t want me now. That’s all.” – Kirk Douglas Often when stars climb out of poverty to achieve wealth and stardom, it’s said they rose from…

Henry C. Parke has been a guest blogger for INSP in the past. Now, we’re pleased to share this enlightening article he wrote for True West magazine, paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of an…