Stories

Rory Calhoun, an often-overlooked Hollywood star! INSP’s in-depth story of how he overcame a difficult past to rise to fame. The inside scoop on Rory Calhoun.

A Chat with Rib Hillis, Star of The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger by Jay Coffin The more Rib Hillis researched Jim Bridger’s life, the more he was convinced that he was born to play…

Before Taylor Sheridan’s Bass Reeves, there was Black Fox! Tony Todd, Christopher Reeve. A former slave braves the Wild West. Honoring Black History on INSP.

News of the World—More Than Just “The Searchers 2” by Henry C. Parke News of the World is one of the finest Western movies in twenty years, so it’s infuriating how few people saw it…

Tom Hanks—10 fun and fascinating facts about the star of News of the World, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, A Man Called Otto, and more.

Where History and Reenactments Collide Tombstone, Arizona, is a place that calls out to travelers with the raw, untamed spirit of the Old West. It’s a town that wears its history on its sleeve—where legends…

Big, Bold, Bodacious Jim Bridger Jim Bridger was born in Virginia in 1804, the same year Lewis and Clark ventured into the uncharted western wilderness. By 1822, Bridger would embark on his own history-making escapades…

Chuck Connors came to Hollywood hoping for a career as an actor, and became a superstar when he won the leading role in The Rifleman.

Merry Christmas from Dodge City, The Ponderosa, Laramie! See how Matt Dillon, Hoss, Rowdy Yates, and others are spending the holidays.

Unwrap the joy of Western-inspired gifting with INSP’s Gift Guide Saddle up for a holiday adventure like no other with Heartland Holidays! Here in our brand new gift guide, Western warmth meets holiday gifting inspiration…

The Privates’ War—Making The Red Badge Of Courage By Henry C. Parke It’s surprising that Stephen Crane was born in 1871, six years after the Civil War’s end, because his novel, The Red Badge of…

The Roles That Got Away By Henry C. Parke There has never been an actor, no matter how important, popular, or talented, who hasn’t been disappointed to lose a part they really wanted. Were they…

Burt Lancaster wowed audiences with his charismatic presence for 45 years. Talented, handsome, and smart, Burt was a legend of the silver screen.

INSP ranks top Clint Eastwood Westerns! Pale Rider? The Outlaw Josey Wales? High Plains Drifter? Did your favorites make the list?

There’s one thing all cowboys in the Old West knew to be true—when it comes to saddlin’ up, it ain’t just about the saddle. From trudging through uncharted territory to showing off at the rodeo,…

An in-depth look at The Magnificent Seven Movies—The Legacy, the stories, the stars—Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Lee Van Cleef...

Happy National Coffee Day! Hear ye, hear ye, all coffee lovers! National Coffee Day is September 29, and we have some great ways for you to celebrate. Whether you’re looking to welcome Fall with delicious…

7 MEN PLUS 5 – RANDOLPH SCOTT AND THE RANOWN FILMS By Henry C. Parke In the classic Western, 7 Men from Now, Randolph Scott tracks seven outlaws who robbed a Wells Fargo office of…

Designed to withstand long trips in unruly terrain, the Western saddle is much more than a comfortable seat, and it serves a purpose beyond a resting place for a cowboy’s derrière. With its high swell,…

INSP’s exclusive interview with A Martinez, star of Far Haven, Christmas on the Range, Longmire, Dark Winds, and The Cowboys with John Wayne.

Take a glimpse at the many looks of Maureen O’Hara in Western films. Our breakdown of the most iconic outfits—spanning decades of the actress’ career—explores precisely what makes them so unforgettable. She dazzled from head…

Introduction In a career that spanned six decades, Robert Mitchum was known for his charisma and antihero status. From war dramas to film noir, Westerns to romances and more, Robert Mitchum captivated audiences with his…

INSP fan-favorite co-stars—Hollywood’s dynamic duos! John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara! James Arness and Amanda Blake! Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott!

Robert Crawford, Jr.—The Boy from Laramie By Henry C. Parke   “I got [the part in] Laramie immediately after doing A Child of Our Time, right about the time I was nominated [for an Emmy].”…

INSP takes an insider look at the 3 versions of the classic Western Stagecoach—from 1939 (John Wayne), 1966 (Ann-Margret), and 1986 (Willie Nelson).

With 50 years’ worth of viewing time, you might think you’d know everything there is to know about these legendary Westerns. From behind-the-scenes insights to drama off set, we’ve got the lowdown on these unforgettable…

Far beyond the prairie schooner of the early days of Westward expansion, the stagecoach was a giant leap toward the future of transportation. With the introduction of a leather-strap suspension system in 1868, the ride…