Jeff Nelson

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‘The Lone Ranger’ Was Only Nominated for These 3 Awards

ABC's 'The Lone Ranger' only earned 3 awards nominations in its history, but lost all 3 of them to these competing series.

'The Lone Ranger' Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger in script. He's holding two guns, wearing his mask and Western costume.

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‘The Lone Ranger’: The First Script Was Far Too Violent to Air

ABC's 'The Lone Ranger' originally had an incredibly violent script, but the changes they made altered the course of the series forever.

'Red River' John Wayne as Thomas Dunson and Montgomery Clift as Matt Garth. Dunson is looking at Garth, who is holding his pistol out.

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John Wayne and Montgomery Clift Were Paid a ‘Startling’ Amount for ‘Red River’

'Red River' actor Montgomery Clift made the same amount of money for the classic Western as movie star John Wayne.

'Cast a Giant Shadow' John Wayne as U.S. General Randolph and Kirk Douglas, as Kirk Douglas, as U.S. Colonel David Marcus in a black-and-white picture. They're wearing military uniforms, looking upset.

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On This Day: John Wayne’s ‘Cast a Giant Shadow’ Hit Theaters on March 30, 1966 — It Still Splits Audiences

'Cast a Giant Shadow' starred Kirk Douglas and John Wayne in a war film that divided longtime fans and general audiences.

Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice' Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice with his eyes wide, standing in front of a tree.

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‘Beetlejuice’ Turns 35: Why the Tim Burton Film Only Gets Better With Age

'Beetlejuice' is one of Tim Burton's most memorable films across his impressive filmography, which only continues to get better with repeat viewings.

'Gunsmoke' Season 4 Dennis Weaver as Chester Goode, Amanda Blake as Kitty Russell, and James Arness as Matt Dillon. Chester and Kitty are looking up at Matt, who is staring ahead in front of the Long Branch Saloon.

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5 Best ‘Gunsmoke’ Season 4 Episodes, According to IMDb

Longtime 'Gunsmoke' fans rated all of the episodes from season 4 on IMDb, and here are the 5 best of the lot.

John Wayne, an inspiration to many actors, in a black-and-white portrait photo in a tuxedo.

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John Wayne Looked up to 1 ‘Enormous’ Actor as His Inspiration for Building His Persona

Actor John Wayne once revealed that he had a major inspiration that he looked up to when developing his own on-screen persona.

'The Birds' Tippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels in Alfred Hitchcock top 5. She's running from birds along with young children.

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‘The Birds’ Turns 60: Alfred Hitchcock Fans Don’t Think It Belongs in His Top 5 – They’re Only Partially Right

Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' is included in his top 5 major movies, but some fans don't believe that it belongs there. They're only partially correct.

'Shark Tank' Barbara Corcoran smiling wearing a red suit, sitting in a white chair.

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‘Shark Tank’: Barbara Corcoran Tells Fans How to Come up With the Perfect Product Idea

'Shark Tank' investor Barbara Corcoran gave her fans the greatest advice on how to come up with the best product or business idea.

'Shark Tank' Barbara Corcoran, one of the sharks, smiling in a pink suit, while sitting in a white chair.

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‘Shark Tank:’ Barbara Corcoran Reveals Her 2 Favorite Fellow Sharks

'Shark Tank' panelist Barbara Corcoran was asked if she had a favorite shark, and she revealed that she actually has 2 favorite sharks to work with.

Western television shows 'The Lone Ranger' Clayton Moore as The Lone Ranger and Jay Silverheels as Tonto riding horses in the desert.

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‘The Lone Ranger’: 5 Shows to Watch if You Like the Western Drama Series

'The Lone Ranger' put an intriguing spin on the Western television genre. Here's a look at 5 other shows to watch.

'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' Justice Smith as Simon, Chris Pine as Edgin, Sophia Lillis as Doric, and Michelle Rodriguez as Holga standing in front of statues looking worried.

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‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Movie Review: A Fun Ensemble Fantasy Adventure

'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' is saved thanks to charismatic performances from Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, and Sophia Lillis.

'Gunsmoke' Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty Russell sitting on a couch with a smile on her face in a Western costume.

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‘Gunsmoke’: Miss Kitty Russell First Her Iconic ‘Beauty Mark’ in This Episode

'Gunsmoke' gave Miss Kitty Russell a 'beauty mark' in a specific episode, which followed the character through the remainder of her episodes.

John Wayne, who was involved in a racist bit at the 1958 Oscars. He's wearing a tux in a black-and-white picture.

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On This Day: John Wayne and Bob Hope Gave an Incredibly Racist Bit Before Presenting Joanne Woodward Her Oscar on March 26, 1958

'True Grit' actor John Wayne and comedian Bob Hope did a racist bit before announcing the winner of the Best Actress category at the 1958 Oscars.

'10 Cloverfield Lane' Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Michelle standing in the dark, looking outside of a window, with a terrified look on her face.

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Jeff Nelson

‘The Lone Ranger’ Was Only Nominated for These 3 Awards

‘The Lone Ranger’: The First Script Was Far Too Violent to Air

John Wayne and Montgomery Clift Were Paid a ‘Startling’ Amount for ‘Red River’

On This Day: John Wayne’s ‘Cast a Giant Shadow’ Hit Theaters on March 30, 1966 — It Still Splits Audiences

‘Beetlejuice’ Turns 35: Why the Tim Burton Film Only Gets Better With Age

5 Best ‘Gunsmoke’ Season 4 Episodes, According to IMDb

John Wayne Looked up to 1 ‘Enormous’ Actor as His Inspiration for Building His Persona

‘The Birds’ Turns 60: Alfred Hitchcock Fans Don’t Think It Belongs in His Top 5 – They’re Only Partially Right

‘Shark Tank’: Barbara Corcoran Tells Fans How to Come up With the Perfect Product Idea

‘Shark Tank:’ Barbara Corcoran Reveals Her 2 Favorite Fellow Sharks

‘The Lone Ranger’: 5 Shows to Watch if You Like the Western Drama Series

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Movie Review: A Fun Ensemble Fantasy Adventure

‘Gunsmoke’: Miss Kitty Russell First Her Iconic ‘Beauty Mark’ in This Episode

On This Day: John Wayne and Bob Hope Gave an Incredibly Racist Bit Before Presenting Joanne Woodward Her Oscar on March 26, 1958

3 Horror Movies ‘La La Land’ Filmmaker Damien Chazelle Wrote Before Winning an Oscar

John Wayne Fans Call His Son’s ‘Pawn Stars’ Appearance the Best Expert Appearance Ever in Sketchy ‘Rio Grande’ Dealing

5 Best Keanu Reeves Movies, According to Letterboxd

‘The Shootist’: Lauren Bacall Was Furious ‘Big Slob’ John Wayne Kept Spitting on Her Hemline

‘The Shootist’: John Wayne’s Final Movie Title Came From a Real Fearful Gunfighter’s Quip

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’: RuPaul Had a Hilarious Response to Mistress Isabelle Brooks Stealing a Producer’s Book