Ben Johnson (1918–1996) was born in Oklahoma He was a ranch hand and rodeo performer when, in 1940, Howard Hughes hired him to take a load of horses to California. He decided to stick around (the pay was good), and for some years was a stunt man, horse wrangler, and double for such stars as John Wayne, Gary Cooper and James Stewart.

Gary Cooper

Dale Robertson ~ July 14, 1923 – February 26, 2013

Gunsmoke actor James Arness has died, leaving behind a letter he wanted released upon his death. He was 88 years old.

Gunsmoke actor James Arness has died, leaving behind a letter he wanted released upon his death. He was 88 years old.

Edgar Buchanan

The Quirky Material Culture of Berkeley

The renowned film and television star reflects on his 50 years in Westerns and his hope that he will ride the range again on the silver screen.

Tom Selleck as Matthew Quigley

Viggo Mortensen in Hidalgo (2004)

Charles Bronson

Pernell as Adam

Roy Rogers & Trigger....Oldie but Goodie

Back in the 53 we finally got a TV. Not much was on at first but I fell in love with Roy Rogers and Westerns | See more about Cowboys, Rory calhoun and Actors.

Do you remember this program? One of my favorites.