INSP's March 2025 Programming Will Rope You In...

image courtesy: INSP

For all of you who enjoy Westerns and stories of the American Frontier with patriotic spirit, I wanted to include the programming highlights coming up this March on INSP. (see below)

The INSP channel is also known for great movies and series, such as Christmas in the Smokies, County Line, Far Haven, The Legend of 5 Mile Cave, Blue Ridge, and many more.


INSP's March Schedule:

These four classic films are new to INSP...

Network Movie Premieres:

Bite the Bullet, starring Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, James Coburn, and Ben Johnson: In 1908, a Western newspaper sponsors a tough cross-country horse race, attracting a colorful crew of ambitious contestants willing to endure 700 miles of unforgiving desert and rugged terrain. Who has the grit and the horsepower to win?

Taggart, starring Dan Duryea and Tony Young: When a stampede, planned by a rancher, kills a settler's parents, he seeks justice. The settler wins in a fair gunfight, but now faces revenge from the dead rancher's father. With killers on his trail, the settler flees into hostile Apache territory.

The Second Time Around, starring Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, and Thelma Ritter: In the early 1900s, a widow and her children head West. What they find is an untamed Arizona town, filled with rough characters. The widow quickly strives to clean things up, winning the praise of many and the affections of two very different men.

Vengeance Valley, starring Burt Lancaster and Joanne Dru: A Colorado rancher contends with his two sons, one biological and the other adopted, who are fighting over control of the massive family property. Which brother will come out on top in this family battle for cash and cattle?


I hope many of you will enjoy the Western films this March on INSP.

Happy trails,

Net

INSP Announces New Cowboy Docudrama "Freedom on the Range"

My friends at INSP e-mailed this latest news to share with all of you...


PRESS RELEASE VIA INSP:

INSP TEAMS WITH AL ROKER ENTERTAINMENT

ON SPECIAL TO CELEBRATE

THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF

AFRICAN AMERICAN COWBOYS

The Historical Docudrama Freedom on the Range

Will Debut on Saturday, February 26th at 8PM ET

(Indian Land, SC – January 27, 2022) General Entertainment network INSP, the recognized leader in Western and Western adjacent programming, today announced the premiere date for its new special featuring the contributions of African American Cowboys to the American West.

Freedom on the Range is an original INSP docudrama produced by Al Roker Entertainment, and is set to premiere on INSP on Saturday, February 26th at 8PM ET. The announcement was made by Craig Miller, VP of Original Programming & Development for INSP.

“The significant contributions of African American cowboys in the shaping of America have largely gone unnoticed,” said Miller. “In Freedom on the Range, we pay tribute to these unsung groundbreakers by telling the true stories of some of the most courageous trailblazers that helped tame the American West. While these are not household names to most of us, their stories are fascinating and need to be told as part of our nation’s history. This is a show that audiences don’t want to miss.”

A celebration of the frontier spirit, Freedom on the Range is a one-hour special that highlights five legendary Black cowboys who helped tame the Old West: Nat Love, Bose Ikard, Bass Reeves, Bill Pickett, and George McJunkin. These men made their way to the Western Frontier and discovered a new sense of freedom that allowed them to rise above the legacy of slavery and transcend the color barriers of their time. Nat Love penned a best-selling autobiography, and Bose Ikard became the inspiration for a beloved character in a famous Western novel. Bass Reeves transformed himself into one of the West’s greatest lawmen, Bill Pickett became an iconic rodeo star, and George McJunkin made what turned out to be one of the country’s most significant archeological discoveries. These heroes continue to inspire a new generation of Black cowboys who are keeping that frontier spirit alive and well.

Miller continued: “It’s been a pleasure working with Al Roker’s team on this project. They really dug into the material, researched this little-known part or our nation’s history, and made sure the stories were told with accuracy, authenticity, and impact.”

"I grew up in an era when westerns ruled TV; Bonanza and Gunsmoke were must-watch TV, and then later, films like Buck and the Preacher, with the late Sidney Poitier," noted Roker. "Since then, I've been captivated by the role African Americans played in shaping this country, post-Civil War. When I was approached to have my team at Al Roker Entertainment tell the true stories of America's black cowboys, I jumped at the opportunity to set the record straight and give accurate historical context to these courageous pioneers."

Freedom on the Range premieres Saturday, February 26th at 8PM ET on INSP.

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About INSP

INSP is available nationwide to more than 62M households via MVPDs including DISH (channel 259), DIRECTV (channel 364), Comcast Xfinity, Cox Communications, Charter Spectrum, National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), Verizon Fios (channel 286), AT&T U-verse (channel 564) and on vMVPDs including SLING TV, fuboTV, Philo, Frndly TV, Vidgo, SelectTV and Evoca. Click here to find INSP in your area. INSP provides a trusted viewing experience with a lineup of exclusive and original series, timeless Westerns, action-filled dramas, and films focused on adventure and heroic characters.

About Al Roker Entertainment

Al Roker Entertainment (ARE) is an industry-leading producer of original, award-winning TV programs, digital content, branded entertainment, and an in-demand production company offering an array of creative services. ARE partners with producers, directors, writers, and media innovators, to produce content for distribution across platforms around the world, including broadcast, cable, digital, OTT, social, podcast, immersive, and streaming technologies.

A Special Gift + INSP's 2020 TV SCHEDULE and NEW EPISODES of THE COWBOY WAY - Coming in February!

I want to begin this post by saying a very special *Thank You* to my dear friends at INSP for the lovely gift they sent me at Christmastime! This sweet cocoa mug, with marshmallow shaped snowflake (so adorable!), warmed my heart the instant I received it!

Thank you ALL at INSP for this delightful, delicious gift! You certainly added an extra dash of sweetness to my Holiday Season and brightened my day!

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Now... dear friends, kick off our boots while I share the latest INSP news...

Since the beginning of January, 2020 - INSP has changed around their schedule a bit. The Waltons are gone, but not for long, as they'll be back in March!

However, all the classic westerns you remember, from Daniel Boone to The Big Valley, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and lots more are on INSP's schedule - from morning's first dawn, high noon, and all through the dark of night!

Plus, "The Cowboy Way" returns with Season SIX and all new episodes this February!

Here are all the details straight-shootin' from INSP...


PRESS RELEASE:

THE COWBOY WAY - SEASON 6 - INSP

Buck Up

for the Season 6 Premiere

of INSP’s Award-winning

Original Series

The Cowboy Way

on Wednesday, February 5th at 8:00PM ET

WHO: Bubba Thompson, Cody Harris and Booger Brown

WHAT: Season premiere of The Cowboy Way

WHEN: Wednesday, February 5th at 8PM ET

WHERE: INSP - available on DIRECTV (channel 364); Dish (channel 259); AT&T U-Verse (channel 564); fios√ by Verizon (channel 286). To find out where to watch in your area, click here.

Big changes are coming for the cowboys and their families in season 6 of INSP’s original series, The Cowboy Way. While Bubba, Booger, and Cody have built a strong friendship and success as a company, the cowboys’ day-to-day work schedule and life on the road is taking its toll. With a desire to be home more as their families start to grow, they find their business at a crossroads.

Bubba, Booger, and Cody start exploring new ways to expand the company, and each is determined to do it on their own terms. Tensions start to rise as they struggle to see eye-to-eye about what their next move should be. Things get even more complicated when each cowboy is presented with a dream opportunity - leaving them to question if investing in their partnership is what is best - for themselves and their friendship. As they decide the fate of their future, the cowboys will have to make hard decisions that will put their friendship to the test.

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A little more on each Cowboy- from INSP:

Bubba Thompson is a rancher and skilled carpenter. He and wife, Kaley have a fun-loving relationship, often laced with good-humored “bets.” They have a daughter, Andie.

Retired pro-rodeo, calf-roping champ, Cody Harris produces popular rodeos. As he works at life on the other side of the arena fence, he is supported by his wife, Misty. They are devoted to each other, often sharing poignant moments and coming together to make those big life decisions. They have a young son, Carter.

Chris “Booger” Brown is an expert cattleman and a renowned horse and dog trainer. When it comes to joking around, he can give as good as he gets, but should a friend or neighbor need his help, the jokes take a back seat, and he’s ready to help in an instant. He is married to Jaclyn, a pharmacist, and is dad—and cowboy mentor—to young son, Matthew.

Together the cowboys own Faith Cattle Company. In each episode, you’ll share in Bubba’s, Cody’s and Booger’s emotional stories—the business and life challenges, the accomplishments, the joyful events, the unconditional support, the adventures, and lots of laughs.

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If you want to catch up or binge watch previous episodes of The Cowboy Way, you can watch Seasons 1 through 5 with Amazon Prime - CLICK HERE!

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Hope you enjoyed this news today from INSP!

Blessings, Net

Will INSP's New Series ROPE You In?

Yes, Ma'am. Yes, Sir.
I do think INSP's new weekly show...
"The Cowboy Way" -
will pull you, grab you, and rope you right in!

image "The Cowboy Way" - via: INSP

Do you remember western shows like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Rifle Man, The Lone Ranger, or the Roy Rogers show? I know these were all popular in my parent's generation - in the 50's and 60's and I enjoyed them years later in re-runs. Still do. Those tales never grow old, and yet, Cowboys, yes, real-life All-American Cowboys still exist! And, INSP is bringing the real-life stories of three friends, these three modern day cowboys, along with their families and everyday life to our TV screens each week - so we can see what it's like for cowboys today.

VIA INSP:

"INSP’s new original series The Cowboy Way sets the stage for real-life cowboy adventures. This one-hour series follows three modern-day cowboys – Bubba, Cody, and Booger – as they build their cattle business in south Alabama and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

The Old West meets the Deep South with these three friends who spend their days herding cattle, breaking horses and tilling fields while taking time to sip a little sweet tea. These men live by a code that is as important to them today as it was to the cowboys who first tamed the West. They work hard, play hard and depend on each other. When the sun goes down, they head home to hang with their wives, babies and those they love. Their days may not be easy, but these three friends wouldn’t have it any other way.

image "The Cowboy Way" - via: INSP

Bubba Thompson is a rancher and skilled carpenter. He and wife, Kaley have a fun-loving relationship, often teasing and joking around. Retired pro-rodeo, calf-roping champ, Cody Harris produces popular rodeos. As he adjusts to life on the other side of the arena fence, he is supported by his wife, Misty. They are devoted to each other, often sharing poignant moments. Chris “Booger” Brown is an expert cattleman and a renowned horse trainer. When it comes to joking around, he can give as good as he gets, but should a friend or neighbor need his help, the jokes take a back seat, and he’s ready to help in an instant. Together the cowboys own Faith Cattle Company.

In each episode, you’ll share in Bubba’s, Cody’s and Booger’s emotional stories—the business and life challenges, the accomplishments, the joyful events, the unconditional support, and the fun. Get ready to go into their homes and ride into the herd!"

image "The Cowboy Way" - via: INSP

Episode 1: An American Tradition

via INSP: "The cowboys of Faith Cattle Company risk their safety while removing a rogue bull from their herd. Bubba and Kaley get ready for their newborn, Cody must put on a successful rodeo, and Booger tries to tame the wildest horse in the county."

image "The Cowboy Way" - via: INSP

See the Series Premiere of

The Cowboy Way

Thursday, August 10th

8pm/7c. on INSP

Plus, See an Encore Presentation of the Pilot and Episode 1...

Saturday , August 12th -

Pilot Episode - 6 PM

First Episode - 7 PM

Y'all will get roped in!!!

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