[ProtectOurFreedom]

I remember Rawhide. Maybe I’ll watch that next.

So many great westerns in that era. The nation was proud of its westward expansion and defeat of Japan and Germany. Strong, masculine men facing danger were revered, not reviled. Justice usually prevailed, often in ambiguous circumstances. Those were sure different times.

I remember my favorites (without looking them up, either):
* Sugarfoot
* Maverick
* Cheyenne
* Have Gun, Will Travel
* Wanted, Dad or Alive (loved the “Mare’s Leg” rifle)
* Wagon Train
* The Rifleman (loved Lucas McCain’s rifle, too)
* Gunsmoke (themes were too adult for this kid, so it really wasn’t a favorite of mine)

[ansel12]

Be sure and catch The Life and Times of Wyatt Earp, and Yancy Derringer.

There is a fascinating indian character in Yancy Derringer and both of those series really tighten up after the first few shows, Wyatt Earp with Hugh O’Brian becomes quite inspiring and interesting and O’Brian’s strong military background becomes evident.

[Mrs.Liberty]

Re: Gunsmoke. I remember watching it on Sunday nights with my dad. This was post-Chester, and in-color. A couple years ago, I was flipping through the tv and came across INSP (I think) channel, with Gunsmoke in black and white. It had just started showing from the beginning, Season 1, Episode 1.

I am now more of a fan of the black and white seasons, and won't watch if my husband puts on the later years, in color. The color is just too garish...

[Maine Mariner]

I remember them too. All great shows!

[MayflowerMadam]

When we were kids, my sister, our girlfriend, and I would lay the bike on the ground and spin a wheel. When it stopped spinning, whomever was closest to the spoke had Rowdy Yates as boyfriend for the day.