These shows provided stories about people’s experiences without providing detailed insight about the history of the West.
There are numerous books and documentaries to fill in the gaps for those so inclined.
Exactly. I really enjoy old episodes of Twilight Zone on Amazon Prime. I’ve noticed that they were often shot in 16mm and are crystal clear. So clear, in fact, that you can see serious flaws in the sets that TV back in the day just masked. It’s ok, I still really enjoy them.
Time has not been kind to some of those old shows, but Twilight Zone is still amazing. It’s about the stories.