Stories

Both were lovable sidekicks for the legendary Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke. Let’s break down the differences between the two.

For a series that ran 20 years, there was never any real angst among the staff over the years, and the Gunsmoke cast even stayed friends well after the series ended.

Roger Ewing grew up watching Gunsmoke and was surprised that it led to an acting career that included appearing in more than 50 episodes, most notably as Deputy Marshal and handyman Thad Greenwood.

Zane Grey was a famous American Western novelist and one of the most influential writers of frontier and adventure fiction in the early 20th century.

The decision not to give James Drury’s character a name in The Virginian was made so he would be seen as a Western hero defined by his actions more than his name.

Dodge City was made famous because of Gunsmoke’s historic run. But was it a real place led by Marshal Matt Dillon, and if so, where is it? We dig in here.

Joel McCrea appeared in 80 films, including many historic Westerns. One of the oft-asked questions about the star was how much his off-screen life mirrored his on-screen performances.

Theodore Roosevelt was shot while preparing for a campaign speech in Milwaukee on Oct. 14, 1912, during his run for a third term as president, this time on the Progressive ticket.

The story of female leads in Western films begins as early as 1908 and stretches across decades of innovation, struggle, and reinvention.

By Jay Coffin Few supergroups in the history of music commanded the reverence of The Highwaymen. Comprised of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson—each a towering figure individually—they created the term and…

By Jay Coffin Key Takeaways Nelson’s early life and musical beginnings His influence on the Outlaw Country movement Personal challenges and overall legacy Willie Nelson is known not only for his distinctive voice and contributions…

Did the Duke, an American icon and one of the toughest men ever to be seen on the big screen, have a bestie?

By Jay Coffin Key Takeaways: Griffith’s hometown in North Carolina inspired the fictional Mayberry He first gained national attention because of a monologue on football The Andy Griffith Show ran for eight full seasons Andy Samuel Griffith,…

By Jay Coffin The quick answer is no, Quigley Down Under is not based on a true story. It is, however, based on the premise of an article that appeared in the Los Angeles Times.…

Kris Kristofferson, Legendary Country Music and Film Star, Dies at 88 By Jay Coffin Kris Kristofferson, an American icon whose life spanned music, film, and political activism, died Sept. 28, 2024, at his home, his…

Johnathon Schaech started his illustrious acting career in the early 1990s. Here he discusses how he selects his roles and why Sheriff Justin Wise in Blue Ridge: The Series suited him perfectly. INSP interview.

A sit down with Elkhorn executive producer Gary Tarpinian By Jay Coffin Gary Tarpinian has always had a fascination with Theodore Roosevelt, and he’s thrilled that he’s finally found a way to tell the story…

Wildfire devastation ‘a ghastly sight’ By Jay Coffin UPDATED, March 7 Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle have been burning since Feb. 26, and although a large portion of the three biggest blazes now are contained,…