Stories

Before they fired phasers and explored the vast vacuum of space, INSP stars toted six-shooters and blazed trails in the American Old West. As the iconic show Star Trek celebrates its 50th Anniversary, we celebrate…

Michael Landon was a beloved American actor known for starring in Bonanza as "Little Joe" and Little House on the Prairie as "Charles Ingalls". Learn more.

She had a flair for the dramatic, a real drama queen, but in the most positive light, in a most royal sense. In fact, upon hearing of the passing of her fellow cast member, Mary…

The Good, The Bad, and The Good-Hearted Bad Guy By Henry C. Parke Bert Lahr once complained that, “After The Wizard of Oz I was typecast as a lion, and there aren’t all that many…

He played the iconic cowboy, the mysterious man of upstanding character, and few words: The Virginian. Turns out James Drury, the real cowboy, is not as reticent as his TV counterpart. Before his passing, Drury…

Goodnight, Earl. It is with great sorrow that we share the news of Earl Hamner’s passing at age 92. He was the voice of the older, wiser John-Boy at the beginning and end of each…

With great sorrow, we announce the loss of Earl Hamner, Jr. The beloved creator of The Waltons. His life inspired generations to be kind, generous, patient and loving–always with a sense of humor and honor.…

It’s been 30 years since Matlock first appeared on TV screens across America! And we’re celebrating by digging up some fun, little known, interesting facts about the show. By Guest Blogger Brian Ciampa Due to…

He was a big man with a big voice, and because of his looming stature, was often cast, early in his career, as the tough guy in Westerns. Born on February 18, 1925 in New…

Return to Meet the Artisan Cambria Harkey You won’t hear the whir of a sewing machine anywhere in Cambria Harkey’s leatherworking shop, just the soft sound of needle passing through hide, as she and her…

Happy Love Your Pet Day! Of course, we love our pets every day, but on February 20th, it’s official: Love Your Pet Day! The characters on your favorite INSP shows sure do love their pets—from…

Many daytime TV fans know David Canary for his notorious character on the popular soap opera, All My Children. But Bonanza fans are familiar with another side of Canary: the cowboy side. When Pernell Roberts’…

When the family of Isamu Yamamoto, a banker who passed away in 1947, began cleaning his old house, they made an extraordinary discovery. It seems Yamamoto loved taking pictures, and in one of his albums…

INSP is proud of our U.S. military forces, and we commend all who served to protect and defend our nation, past and present.

Born on August 17, 1920 in Ireland, Maureen O’Hara, known for her stunning, red hair, lit up the big screen during Hollywood’s Golden Age, and for decades after. Today, INSP mourns the loss of this…

An INSP fan shares his insight and knowledge about a certain Atlanta attorney! By Guest Blogger Brian Ciampa One of the best examples of neighborliness is found in Les Calhoun, the meddlesome neighbor to Ben…

She was just six years old when she originated the role of Elizabeth Walton on the hit series, The Waltons. So what does Kami remember about her years in pigtails and saddle shoes? Well, the…

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An INSP fan shares his insight and knowledge about a certain Atlanta attorney! By Guest Blogger Brian Ciampa An inspirational character will brighten your day, add a smile to your face, and teach you the…

Grandparents have seen it all! They’ve been through life’s ups and downs, so they have words of wisdom to impart, loving hugs to share, and perhaps they enjoy spoiling their grandkids—just a tad. Hats off…

It’s Fashion Week in New York City September 10th-17th! And we’ve got a few fashionistas strutting their stuff in your favorite INSP shows. Little House on the Prairie: Prairie Chic! Get the Laura look with a…

Who would win in a head-to-head wilderness skills competition: the real-life Daniel Boone or the real-life Davy Crockett?

The Walton Family’s Timeless Teachable Moments The Waltons have seen it all: Joy and tragedy, triumph and defeat, romance and heartbreak. In every circumstance, two things are certain, the family stands together and there’s always…

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Tune into Saddle Up Weekends on INSP! View the schedule here. They didn’t call it the “Wild” West for nothing! Some frontier towns might have had a sheriff, but often lawlessness ruled. Justice was left to…

Mary McDonough opens up to INSP viewers! On the Waltons, Mary’s character, Erin, doesn’t have a clear direction in life. Turns out, in reality, Mary has many directions! We asked Mary to share a few…

He jumps! He spins! He kicks! Could Chuck Norris attain even more awesomeness at age 75? He’s Chuck Norris! Of course, he can! At the end of May, after training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for…