Category: Western
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More Than a Spaghetti Western: John Wayne’s Fiercest Showdown in Hollywood Revealed
John Wayne was hailed as one of the greatest actors for well over three decades, as he became the biggest name in the Spaghetti Western genre, acting in films such as El Dorado, and The Longest Day. Despite that, the actor also had his fair share of controversies. John Wayne Was A Highly Controversial Actor…
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Will Hutchins’ Remarkable Encounter as a ‘Gunsmoke’ Guest Star, Where Playing a Cop in Clint Eastwood’s Film Led to a Mistaken Identity
Gunsmoke” guest star Will Hutchins told A World On Westerns podcast that he remembered James Arness for his giant statue. Hutchins, who said he was 6-foot-1, talked about tall actors and recalled 6-foot-7, 235-pound James Arness for host Rob Word. The two worked on one “Gunsmoke” episode (“Blind Man’s Bluff” in 1963) together. Hutchins said…
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When Legends Collide: Burt Reynolds’ Valiant but Unsuccessful Attempt to Rival Clint Eastwood in Western Cinema
Gunsmoke actor Burt Reynolds had a wonderful career that extended into becoming a sex symbol. He knew that he wanted a career in entertainment, but he initially had some difficulties figuring out exactly what kind of roles he would play. Reynolds initially tried to pursue a path similar to Clint Eastwood’s Western path, although it…
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GUNSMOKE (1955–1975) Cast THEN AND NOW 2023 Who Else Survives After 68 Years?
Gunsmoke, an iconic American television series that aired from 1955 to 1975, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of Western entertainment. The show, set in the rough and tumble world of Dodge City, chronicled the adventures of Marshal Matt Dillon as he maintained law and order on the untamed frontier. As we fast…
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Beyond the Ranch: Luke Grimes Opens Up About His Dual Role in ‘Yellowstone’ and Country Music
“To be new at something when you’re almost 40 years old is an interesting feeling,” says Luke Grimes, “Yellowstone” actor — and future country star? Grimes is on Zoom from Nashville, Tenn., where he’s finishing his first solo album. This is a guy who could easily settle into his groove playing smoldering anti-hero Kayce Dutton…
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Clint Eastwood Dives into the Enigmatic Charisma of Fonda and Cooper
Clint Eastwood now stands as an enigmatic force in American cinema, a fierce creative that has transcended the silver screen to become both a cinematic luminary and a cultural icon. The fact that he was born in San Francisco, California, amidst the closing of the roaring 1920s offers some level of scope to Eastwood’s life.…
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From True Grit Triumph to Childhood Nickname: John Wayne’s Journey Unveiled
This may come as quite a shock, so sit down, grab a hot brew and brace yourself. John Wayne’s real name isn’t John Wayne. In fact, to go a few steps further, the same goes for the likes of Jamie Foxx, Brad Pitt, Natalie Portman, Whoopi Goldberg and Joaquin Phoenix, with each one choosing to…
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O’Hara Unveils Dark Secrets: Stuntmen Tragedy and Unresolved Mysteries on the Set of Rio Grande
John Wayne filmed a classic Western with Maureen O’Hara in which cast members were killed and their bodies never recovered. Back in 1950, John Wayne starred in Rio Grande, the third of his Cavalry Trilogy (alongside Fort Apache and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon) with director John Ford. Cast and crew struggled terribly with the…
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John Wayne – Marlon Brando’s Fashion Advice Leaves Dean Martin in Rio Bravo’s Cowboy Chaos
It’s important not to mix up the 1959 John Wayne film “Rio Bravo” with the 1966 John Wayne film “El Dorado.” As cinephile Chilli Palmer (John Travolta) points out in the 1995 film “Get Shorty,” Dean Martin played the drunk in “Rio Bravo,” while Robert Mitchum played the drunk in “El Dorado.” Basically the same…
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From Teddy Bear to Tough Cowboy: Ann-Margret’s Revelation about John Wayne’s Painful Nights in the Wild West
John Wayne was in poor health when shooting The Train Robbers, which is on ITV4 this weekend. Yet his co-star Ann-Margret remembers how Duke remained tenacious to stay strong. By the 1970s, John Wayne was coming towards the end of his career as a Hollywood star. In 1973, aged 65-years-old, he had been living with…