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09 Apr, 2019
The Best of Mid-Century Westerns
Laramie is the sparkling triumph of the mid-Century TV western done well! It is brotherhood, grit, hard work, challenges, family, friends, struggles, war, riches and American spirit experienced through the lives of rancher Slim Sherman and drifter turned ranch partner, Jess Harper. This was the first western that showed actual ranch work by the stars, along with blood, sweat and tears of American in the 1870s. It quickly related to the broad American audience each week, by including a fatherly influence from Jonsey (Hoagy Carmichael) and kid brother, Andy Sherman. (Robert Crawford). Sure, it probably helped ratings that our 2 favorite cowboys were easy on the eyes....but the stories, artful writing and experiences directors brought it all together for 4 highly successful season. Laramie left the air ear the end of the western-era for TV. However, rediscovering this timeless classic 60 years after it’s launch on September 15, 1959 is a treasure of Americana spirit. Enjoy!