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The Age of Arness—how James Arness and Gunsmoke’s Marshal Matt Dillon matured and changed over the decades.

INSP introduces you to the Western sidekicks to the stars—Walter Brennan, Jay Silverheels, Ken Curtis…

Discover the Wild West's most notorious heists, from daring train robberies to infamous bank heists, and the outlaws who became legends.

These Singers Are Ready for Their Close-Ups! Their songs have topped the charts! They’ve won numerous music awards, including Grammys, CMAs, AMAs, ACMs, People’s Choice, and more. At one point during their illustrious careers, they…

For three incredible decades, Elvis Presley electrified audiences with his voice, his performances, and his acting. From his early days as a chart-topping musical sensation and movie heartthrob to his later years as a magnetic…

A jolt of Joel fixes everything! Catch four Joel McCrea films, including The Virginian, June 17-18. Joel McCrea and all of The Virginians By Henry C. Parke It’s more than a little surprising that the primary reason Joel…

Hollywood stars and their pets! Amanda Blake’s lion. John Wayne’s hero dog. Clint Eastwood’s menagerie—dogs to donkeys! INSP reveals animal-loving stars.

What started as durable apparel for the working man, has now transformed into a contemporary fashion staple in America and beyond. The birth of modern jeans began with a familiar name that still reigns supreme…

Earl Holliman’s Western Journey By Henry C. Parke To say that Earl Holliman was thrilled to be cast with Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea in 1957’s Trooper Hook is a vast understatement. “I’d seen Barbara Stanwyck in…

By Henry C. Parke   I’ll admit it: I was a Western-movie snob for years. I thought, what could a bunch of Europeans know about the American West? Well, the fact is, they grew up…

Robert Duvall: An American Legend Introduction For over seven decades, Robert Duvall has starred on stage and screen—and is considered one of the greatest American actors of all time. Learn about his life, career…and the…

For over five decades, Robert Fuller delighted his fans by starring in great Western movies and the television show that transformed his life forever: Laramie.

By: Alli Bourne-Vanneck Rifles, spurs, and shots fired! There’s no denying the West has produced some of the strongest women in American history. Numerous Western films and television series feature the most epic gunslinging showdowns…

During the height of their success, these beloved starlets’ keen fashion style captivated the public on and off the screen. From the pretty and prim to the provocative and daring—their style choices empowered a generation…

Mitch Vogel, known as Ben Cartwright's fourth son on "Bonanza," shares insights on his role and life after the show. Discover his journey and legacy.

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…

This cowboy rides tall in the saddle! From Westerns like Comanche Station and Ride the High Country, Randolph Scott grabs our attention and never lets go.

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

Exclusive INSP interview with actor Rudy Ramos, Felix Long on Yellowstone, and Wind on The High Chaparral. Ramos shares stories about his career in Westerns.

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 appeared in over 50 films across six decades and in Police Woman – the first hour-long dramatic TV series starring a woman. Here’s her story…

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,…