I’m working on a booklet to give away – a semi-exhaustive list of everything Western (books, movies, TV shows). Here’s a taste.
Top 10 Western TV Shows:
- Gunsmoke – Marshal Matt Dillon keeps order in Dodge. Stars: James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone
- The Rifleman – A rancher and his son, plus a customized Winchester rifle. Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix
- Rawhide – The crew of a cattle drive run into adventures every week. Stars: Paul Brinegar, Clint Eastwood, Steve Raines
- Bonanza – The adventures of a rancher and his three sons. Stars: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker
- Maverick – A gambling family travels around, looking for card games and adventure. Stars: James Garner, Jack Kelly, Roger Moore
- Wagon Train – The adventures of a wagon train on the way to California. Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton
- Have Gun, Will Travel – The adventures of a gentlemanly gunman for hire. Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham
- The Big Valley – The adventures of the Barkley family. Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Richard Long, Lee Majors
- Cheyenne – He roams the west, looking for adventure. Stars: Clint Walker, Clyde Howdy, Chuck Hicks
- The High Chaparral – The adventures of the Cannon family. Stars: Leif Erickson, Cameron Mitchell, Henry Darrow