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Offline GSyren

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Wanted: Suggestion for western TV show
« on: August 25, 2013, 05:46:25 PM »
I know I shouldn't buy more TV shows, but I feel a hankering for a classic TV western, and I can't quite decide if it's going to be Gunsmoke or Have Gun, Will Travel. Maybe Have Gun is the safer bet, because if I get hooked on Season One, then there are only 5 more seasons to buy. Gunsmoke on the other hand...

Any suggestions which one to pick?

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Re: Wanted: Suggestion for western TV show
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2013, 06:23:16 AM »
Well, you could reverse that thought:

If you really lie Have Gun, it will be over after merely five season. With Gunsmoke on the other hand, there'd almost be an unlimited supply :hysterical:

Seriously though, I think I am only familiar with Gunsmoke, which I used to watch as a kid. However, Roger is usually our resident western expert, he might be able to chime in with some more insight. (He doesn't log in quite that regular though.)

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Re: Wanted: Suggestion for western TV show
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2013, 03:36:38 PM »
Well, I think if it was me I would go for "Have Gun Will Travel".  It is a bit darker and let's face it .. Richard Boone Kicks butt
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Re: Wanted: Suggestion for western TV show
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2013, 05:20:31 AM »
My mom and step dad really like Gunsmoke and they have all the DVDs that are out so far.  They also like The Virginian.
They will watch Have Gun Will Travel on the western channel they get, but they don't have any of that one on DVD.  I can't remember now if I ever asked them if they want it either.  Hmmm.

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Re: Wanted: Suggestion for western TV show
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2013, 01:58:46 PM »
Roger is our resident expert on westerns. Hopefully he will see this post and give you his input.

You might want to send him a pm in case he misses this thread.

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Re: Wanted: Suggestion for western TV show
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2013, 06:49:43 PM »
Have you considered "Wanted: Dead or Alive"?

I'm a big Steve McQueen fan.  The complete series is only $24.89 at Amazon.

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Re: Wanted: Suggestion for western TV show
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2013, 07:07:30 PM »
Have you considered "Wanted: Dead or Alive"?

I'm a big Steve McQueen fan.  The complete series is only $24.89 at Amazon.
Already have that. It's indeed very good. I'm also a McQueen fan.