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A Legitimate War Hero Plays a Fictional Lawman Hero! Born James Aurness in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 26, 1923, the actor we know and love as Gunsmoke’s U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, dropped the “u” from…

Broccoli Cheese vs. Cheesy Broccoli It’s all about the broccoli, baby! But do you like some cheese with your broccoli? Or broccoli with your cheese? When we asked Misty, Kaley and Jaclyn to send us…

When it comes to classic cowboy boots, there’s a reason behind every element of its design. Whether for function or fashion, each boot...

Top Twelve Facts About Hollywood Icon Maureen O’Hara We all know and love Maureen O’Hara as the fiery redhead who stood toe-to-toe with icons of the silver screen, such as John Wayne, Tyrone Power, Henry…

Want to talk like a true cowboy? We've got you covered! Talk the talk in just one easy lesson.

Every Buckle Tells a Story For modern-day cowboys, a Western belt buckle is not just a fashion accessory. It surpasses functionality and ornamental purposes, and its significance is much more meaningful. Cowboys use their belt…

Learn about the life of Audie Murphy, war hero and western hero.

The cowboy. The lawman. The outlaw—now reformed. The blacksmith. The sidekick. The soldier. The clerk. The mysterious stranger who comes to town and stays. Grandma and grandpa. Ma and Pa. Sons and daughters, friends and…

He was one of Hollywood’s most adored leading men and comedic actors. However, Burt Reynolds got his start wearing dusty cowboy boots and striking hammer against anvil. The Burt Reynolds INSP viewers watch regularly is…

From the debut of The Cowboy Way,  INSP viewers were captivated by the adventures and antics of Alabama working cowboys Bubba, Booger and Cody. But another, perhaps unexpected, star has emerged on this hit show—Booger’s…

Celebrate Father's Day with Fess Parker's legacy, exploring his life as a beloved actor and devoted father. Discover his inspiring story and family values.

From the debut of The Cowboy Way, INSP viewers were captivated by the adventures and antics of Alabama working cowboys Bubba, Booger and Cody. But another, perhaps unexpected, star has emerged on this hit show—Booger’s…

We know plenty about John Wayne. He was strong, opinionated, larger-than-life and a force to be reckoned with as an actor and a man. On the big screen, portraying tough, no-nonsense cowboys, soldiers, lawmen and…

Linda Evans, also known as Audra Barkley in The Big Valley. Learn more about this beloved actor, as she opens up in this INSP exclusive.

Thank You for Your Service At INSP, we honor all those who served our nation. Today, we pay tribute to these veterans whose names INSP viewers submitted during our Gunsmoke Veterans Day Marathon. If you…

Veterans hold a special place in our hearts at INSP, a place of honor, respect and gratitude. At a VFW meeting, Hillary Collins, our Crossridge Café Supervisor and Army vet (Specialist, Operation Iraqi Freedom) learned…

1. Take up Journaling Write well into the night about family, friends, your hopes and dreams. 2. Be Vulnerable Be open to falling in love. (Uh, perhaps not as often as John-Boy!) 3. Fight for…

Put the “Hot” in the Hot Dog! A certain Atlanta attorney would get out his guitar and sing “Deep in the Heart of Texas” after chowing down on this hot dog topper! Yes, we believe…

INSP mourns the passing of musician, entertainer and actor Glen Campbell at age 81, on August 8, 2017. Campbell is best known for his outstanding talent as a country and crossover pop musician, having won…

Get Your Second Helping of State Plate! Season 2 has 12 all-new additional states! So where is Taylor off to now? Find out below! Tune in Fridays at 8p for all-new episodes of State Plate!…

“Many heroic actions and chivalrous adventures are related of me which exist only in the regions of fancy. With me the world has taken great liberties, and yet I have been but a common man.” …

In INSP’s new original series, The Cowboy Way, viewers across the country get an insider’s look at family ranching in today’s world. Let’s meet real cowboys, Bubba Thompson, Cody Harris, and Booger Brown, three best…

What Doesn’t Belong? Something’s gone awry in Dodge City! It seems Marshal Matt Dillon is perplexed. Perhaps, Miss Kitty has a clue. Do you? Find the object that doesn’t fit in this scene. [question]

What Doesn’t Belong? Hello? Hello? Something is wrong with this connection! Walker is on the case, but something is amiss! Can you find the object that doesn’t fit in this scene? [question]

Best known for his roles as laid-back, nurturing country sheriff, Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show and the outspoken, unorthodox, yet downhome Atlanta attorney with a penchant for hot dogs in Matlock, Andy Griffith,…

When bad guys are in town, Cordell Walker kicks it into high gear! Watch Chuck Norris in action in Walker, Texas Ranger, weekdays at 2AM. The Flying Glass Crash No window treatment is safe when…

As if anyone needs an excuse to eat one, two—or ten—chocolate chip cookies! But it’s National Chocolate Chip Day, so we’re taking that as the official signal to “go for it!” We have Ruth Wakefield…