Westerns

Richard Boone once hit back against critics who were judgmental of the Western genre

"I can't abide critics who scorn Westerns just because they're Westerns," Boone said.

Are these names of '50s TV cowboys or '80s action heroes?

Maverick meant different things to these two generations.

Can you guess which TV Western star appeared in these hit movies?

These hit films helped you look at your favorite cowboys and comrades from another angle.

Can you match these Western characters to their correct jobs?

Do you know who was a cook, a scout and a lawyer?

The creator of Maverick wrote tongue-in-cheek instructions for making the show

"Writers and directors of Maverick are requested to live dangerously."

Were these Westerns filmed in black-and-white or color… or both?

Can you remember watching these cowboys in full color?

Are these images from Rawhide, Wanted: Dead or Alive or Have Gun - Will Travel?

Hold on to your hats, cowboys. We're going through different parts of the West.

Do you recognize these actors behind the scenes on TV Westerns?

Can you recognize a cowboy in a Porsche or holding puppies?

Can you match these saloons to the correct Western show?

Do you recognize the Silver Dollar, the Alhambra and the Birdcage?

5 facts about the life and career of Cheyenne star Clint Walker

Walker moved his family around 28 times before he found stability in Hollywood.

Did these Westerns debut in the '50s or '60s?

Which decade did these Westerns first take over the West?

James Garner thought Maverick was responsible for limiting his career

He also had a lot to say about television Westerns, implying they were "terrible."

5 sharpshooting facts about Cheyenne

Ever wondered how many times Cheyenne ACTUALLY took off his shirt?

Is this a real Western or a comedy show spoof?

Comedians played serious cowboys and sitcoms did seriously funny parodies!

Can you name all these guest stars on Wanted Dead or Alive?

Many famous actors from film and TV appeared in the series.

Clint Eastwood and Paul Brinegar toured as a musical duo between Rawhide shoots

The Western stars earned big paychecks for their state fair gigs.

How many TV westerns can you name?

Saddle up for the ultimate western fan challenge.

The overlooked second roles of TV's greatest Western stars

Zeb, Nichols and Hec are not quite household names.
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