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Michael McGreevey: From Actor to Writer By Henry C. Parke As a child and as a teen, Michael McGreevey co-starred in Burt Reynolds’ first Western series, and co-starred in big-screen Westerns with Robert Mitchum, Kirk…

Raquel Welch: Dies at 82, A Hollywood Icon of Strength and Beauty Raquel Welch, a Golden Globe-winning actress renowned for her glamour and beauty, has died at the age of 82. Welch mesmerized movie goers…

Randolph Scott: Everybody’s Favorite Cowboy For over 30 years, Randolph Scott starred in everything from war films to crime dramas, adventure, horror, fantasy, and even musicals. But it’s in Westerns that Scott truly stood out—riding…

John Wayne’s The Cowboys turns 50. Discover what became of the young actors who rode alongside him in this unforgettable Western adventure.

Exclusive Interview with Rudy Ramos Continues Rudy Ramos – Wind Breezes to Yellowstone by Henry C. Parke Westerns Ride into the Sunset The early 1970s rang the death knell for most Western series. “The television…

Rudy Ramos – Wind Breezes to Yellowstone By Henry C. Parke When approached at the Lone Pine Film Festival for an interview, actor Rudy Ramos was pleased to discuss not only Felix Long, his character…

Actor, Director, Producer, and Writer: Ed Harris does it all. From The Right Stuff to Apollo 13 and Appaloosa, when Harris stars, failure is not an option.

6 Degrees (More or Less!) of Separation – INSP, and Yellowstone The Road from INSP to Yellowstone No trips to the train station on this tour! But saddle up for a wild ride, nonetheless. This…

What Makes a Hero? PT 109: An American Tale of Courage and Grit in the South Pacific A Leader Steps Up Heroes are often fictional characters, but John F. Kennedy was a real person who…

Robert Taylor – When ‘The Face’ Grew Hard By Henry C. Parke Robert Taylor might not have seemed a likely Western star initially. The MGM leading man shared a problem that few actors but many…

Angie Dickinson: Hollywood’s Favorite Femme Fatale Angie Dickinson lit up the screen in over 50 films, and countless TV shows, including her iconic portrayal of Sergeant “Pepper” Anderson in the NBC hit drama, Police Woman. She…

Lana Wood: Who The Searchers Were Searching For By Henry C. Parke If there is any one role actress Lana Wood is best known for, it’s as a Bond Girl, the gorgeous and hilariously pushy Plenty O’Toole,…

Hollywood legend Alan Ladd captivated audiences with the calm demeanor and underlying ferocity that made him a star in Westerns like Shane. Here’s his story…

Redford & Newman & George (George WHO?) by Henry C. Parke There has never been, before or since, a teaming of leading men to compare with Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Their image as a duo is so…

Robert Redford: Hollywood Legend Since the late 1950s, Robert Redford has delighted fans of stage and screen with his electrifying presence, great acting, and his flair for storytelling. Actor, Director, and Producer…not to mention heartthrob!…

INSP obituary for The Virginian actor Clu Gulager dead at 93. Gulager played Deputy Sheriff Emmett Ryker opposite James Drury and Doug McClure.

The Voice. The Stache. Sam, the Man… With more than 50 years in the entertainment industry, Sam Elliott commands the screen and turns heads wherever he goes—whether walking the red carpet or running errands around…

Hollywood power couple Sam Elliot and Katharine Ross: their love, marriage, and careers, including co-starring in Conagher, The Shadow Riders, and more.

Barbara Stanwyck as Victoria Barkley on The Big Valley—A Matriarch with Moxie. She’s gutsy, gritty, and glamorous! Don’t mess with this mama—on set or off!

Barbara Stanwyck: Queen of the Screen Barbara Stanwyck delighted fans with her talent, beauty, intelligence, and spirit. From her beginnings as a chorus singer and dancer to her breakout performance on Broadway, and across six…

How the West Was Won’s Bruce Boxleitner talks about his mentor Gunsmoke’s Matt Dillon—James Arness. Go behind the scenes with Boxleitner’s personal stories.

Veteran Actor. Accomplished Athlete. INSP Mourns the Passing of James Caan. He played everything from mobsters to cowboys, writers to football players, soldiers, spies, fathers, and grandpas. Stage. Screen. Comedy. Drama. James Caan’s versatile acting…

Kenny Rogers in Westerns—from The Gambler to Rio Diablo—he played light-hearted and gritty roles. How a hit song made him a movie star. Read it on INSP.com.

James Stewart’s Destry vs. Audie Murphy’s Destry! Western writer Henry C. Parke compares the movies Destry Rides again, and Destry for INSP.

Hollywood Looks From the History Books One of the most powerful aspects of films is the characters. Whether you love them, hate them, or love to hate them, moviegoers build a strong connection with the…

Audie Murphy: Beloved Actor…Complex Man His baby face captivated the nation as his bravery in WWII came to light, and when he graced the silver screen, America’s love affair with Audie Murphy was sealed with…

When The Duke Speaks…We Listen! Whether he’s trading barbs with a certain feisty redhead or squawking orders at his men, no one speaks his mind quite like John Wayne—in character or in real life. Here…