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Wed Jun 18, 2025, 07:25 PM Jun 18

Miss 'Bonanza' & 'Gunsmoke'? MeTV's New Spinoff Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV [View all]

Aren’t all those shows on now?

Miss ‘Bonanza’ & ‘Gunsmoke’? MeTV’s New Spinoff Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV

Lauren Novak
JUNE 17, 2025, 12:47 PM


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It’s not their first rodeo: A new all-Western TV channel called WEST will launch this fall, bringing favorite nostalgic Western shows including Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Maverick, The Virginian, Rawhide, Wagon Train, The Big Valley, Wild Wild West and others back to our TV screens.

“WEST will be dedicated 24/7 to showcasing the most beloved and iconic classic TV western series, with a massive library of titles that will make this the premier western network on television,” said Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co. “Featuring compelling story lines and narratives with universal adult appeal, the programs on WEST promise to transport viewers on an entertainment journey filled with excitement and adventure.”

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