Westerns

Episode aired Jan 25, 2011

IMDb RATING

7.4/10

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Documentary History

This episodes reviews various contributions to the western genre on early US television. Maverick (1957), starring 'James Garner' was an early success and noted for its humor. The Rifleman (... Read allThis episodes reviews various contributions to the western genre on early US television. Maverick (1957), starring 'James Garner' was an early success and noted for its humor. The Rifleman (1958) was created by Sam Peckinpah, later noted for his more violent take on westerns. It ... Read allThis episodes reviews various contributions to the western genre on early US television. Maverick (1957), starring 'James Garner' was an early success and noted for its humor. The Rifleman (1958) was created by Sam Peckinpah, later noted for his more violent take on westerns. It starred Chuck Connors as a single parent raising his young son. Bonanza (1959) with Lorne ... Read all

Director
- Steve Boettcher
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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

YOUR RATING

Director
- Steve Boettcher
Stars

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Featured review

8/10

Brought Back Good Memories!

I understand some of the lower star ratings. However, I enjoyed it because it brought back memories of when I was a little girl and I would watch the Westerns with my Dad. I most remember Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Big Valley and High Chaparral.. but I remember Rifleman and The Wild Wild West.. I enjoyed watching them all, especially with my Dad. It was so great to see some of the actors and actresses in interviews talking about how much they enjoyed working in their roles in those westerns, especially since some of those people are no longer with us. Could have been better? Sure. But, it was very good none the less. I feel that Kelsey Grammer did a good job as narrator.