Westerns

The Dukes of Hazzard: a Fun Modern Riff on Western Tropes

Chad Butler · February 17, 2026 ·

The Dukes of Hazzard is a classic American action-comedy television series that aired on CBS from 1979 to 1985, following the high-spirited adventures of cousins Bo Duke and Luke Duke in the fictional rural Hazzard County, Georgia.

While the core genre of the series is considered to be action comedy, some fans informally call it a contemporary Western due to outlaw heroes vs. corrupt authority and rural setting, combined with chase sequences standing in for horseback pursuits. Is it a Western? We will dive into that discussion in this article.

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Why “Have Gun – Will Travel” is the Classic Western Series You Need to Watch

Chad Butler · March 31, 2023 ·

Are you a fan of classic Westerns? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the TV series Have Gun – Will Travel. Running for six seasons from 1957 to 1963, this show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gunfighter for hire who traveled the Wild West solving problems for his clients. Although it’s been off the air for decades, Have Gun – Will Travel remains one of the most beloved Western shows of all time. In this blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at this classic series and give you five reasons why it’s a must-watch for any fan of the genre. From its iconic lead character to its memorable guest stars, there’s plenty to love about Have Gun – Will Travel. So grab your Stetson and saddle up – it’s time to head back to the Old West.

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The Rifleman: A Classic Television Western

Chad Butler · March 9, 2023 ·

The Rifleman was one of the most popular western series in the 50s and 60s. It was a show about a single father and his son, living in the old west, and their adventures together. It was an era of classic Western storytelling and it’s still a classic today. Join us as we revisit this classic series and explore why it continues to resonate with audiences.

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What made Marshal Matt Dillon America’s favorite lawman?

Chad Butler · March 6, 2023 ·

Marshal Matt Dillon is one of the best-known characters in the long-running classic TV show Gunsmoke. He was a lawman who served as the town’s sheriff in Dodge City, Kansas, from the show’s first episode on radio in 1952 until the very last television episode in 1975. He was known for his fairness and hard-nosed attitude when dealing with lawbreakers and for his strength in keeping the peace in the wild West. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the origins and legacy of the iconic Marshal Matt Dillon.

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Gunsmoke: A Look Back at the Legacy and Cultural Impact of the Iconic Western

Chad Butler · March 4, 2023 ·

Gunsmoke is an American western television series that aired from 1955 to 1975. The show was set in Dodge City, Kansas and depicted the lives of lawmen, outlaws, and citizens of the town. It has become one of the longest-running television series of all time. In this article, we’ll look at the series’ history, characters, and lasting legacy.

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