INSP's January and February 2026 Movie Schedule

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This weekend, the TV channel INSP honors "the men and women who uphold justice in a powerful lineup of Westerns. These stories shine a spotlight on lawmen who risk everything to protect their communities, facing danger with courage and integrity. From dusty trails to bustling towns, each film reminds us of the sacrifices made to keep the peace. It’s a salute to the heroes who wear the badge."


HEROES BEHIND THE BADGE: SALUTE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

SATURDAY - JAN 10:

1PM - Warlock

3:30PM - Buckskin

9PM - Texas Rangers


SUNDAY - JAN 11:

1PM - Blue Ridge (movie)

3PM - Rage at Dawn

5PM - Seven Ways From Sundown

9PM - Cahill U.S. Marshal


See what else is airing this January and February on INSP...

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Network Movie Premieres:

Robbers Roost, starring George Montgomery, Richard Boone: A troubled cowboy secures a job droving on a massive cattle drive. He is looking for the men that murdered his wife and took his horses. He soon finds his own horses within the herd; will he now find and confront his wife’s killers?

Red Canyon, starring Ann Blyth, Howard Duff, Edgar Buchanan, John McIntire, Chill Wills, Lloyd Bridges: A cowboy drifter is determined to capture a wild and dangerous stallion. As the cowboy begins his hunt for the horse, he also falls for the daughter of a powerful rancher. She dreams of racing the horse. The rancher opposes her dream and the cowboy.

Hangman’s Knot, starring Randolph Scott, Donna Reed, Lee Marvin, Jeanette Nolan: A Confederate Major is tricked into attacking Union troops protecting a wagon full of gold. When the last dying Union soldier whispers “the war ended a month ago,” the Major knows his unit, holding the gold, will soon be hunted down as war criminals.

The Stranger Wore a Gun, starring Randolph Scott, Claire Trevor, Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine: He was a spy for Quantrill’s Raiders during the Civil War. Thinking he’s now a wanted man, the former spy flees to Arizona to work for a stage line. Danger and deceit await him on his new job, and he will soon live his life seeking revenge.

Buckskin, Barry Sullivan, Wendell Corey, Lon Chaney Jr., Barbara Hale: A frontier marshal is intent on bringing a crooked gambler and his loyal henchmen to justice, but they control this Western town. The townsfolk are seized with fear and unwilling to help the Marshal. Does this lawman have the courage to work alone?

The Young Land, Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig, Dennis Hopper, Ken Curtis: When an American gunslinger kills a Mexican man in California immediately in the aftermath of the Mexican-American War, he is arrested and put on trial for murder. The local population is anxious to see if justice will prevail.

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February Stunts

*All Times in Eastern

Every Friday Night 9PM Movie	Top 50 Fridays INSP Favorite Films Countdown
Saturday 2/7 & Saturday 2/21 1PM -4PM	Trailblazers: National Black History Months Showcase 2PM Movies plus special airings of Into the Wild Frontier & Wild West Chronicles
Sunday 2/8 9AM-12AM	I Love My Westerns! Featuring favorite movies and romantic Gunsmoke Westerns
Saturday 2/14 & Sunday 2/15	Dudes & Darlins’ Western Romance
Sunday 2/22 9AM – 1AM	Riding Shotgun: Stagecoach Event

 

Network Movie Premieres:

The Treasure of Pancho Villa, starring Rory Calhoun, Shelley Winters: A rugged American mercenary joins Mexican revolutionary forces in search of treasure and excitement. As he becomes embroiled in the tumultuous world of Pancho Villa’s army, the American must decide his loyalties, and he may face deadly consequences.

Gunsight Ridge, starring Joel McCrea, Joan Weldon: When a series of stage line holdups in Arizona territory rouses citizens of the nearby town, an agent investigates by taking the job of a deputy sheriff. When the deputy uncovers a ‘respectable’ citizen as the gang leader, a showdown may be coming.

Arrow in the Dust, starring Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray: A tough cowboy finds himself at the center of a complex conflict between Native Americans and the U.S. Cavalry. Will he risk his life to warn and protect a wagon train form an impending Indian attack?

The Wonderful Country, starring Robert Mitchum, Julie London: An honorable drifter on the run finds his Mexican enemies on his tail. When a Texas Ranger captain makes him a generous offer to come back to the states and join his outfit, the drifter accepts. He has his eye on the charms of a local woman. 

The Saga of Hemp Brown, starring Rory Calhoun, Beverly Garland, Russell Johnson: An army lieutenant’s payroll wagon was robbed by a gang of ex-soldiers, and he was judged to be a coward by a court martial. Now, the disgraced officer is fighting back and risking it all by trying to track down the thieves and prove his innocence.

The Silver Whip, starring Dale Robertson, Rory Calhoun, Robert Wagner, Kathleen Crowley: A bored and frustrated young man plans to leave his hometown. When offered a job as a stagecoach driver, he navigates treacherous terrain, outlaws, and rivalries, all while uncovering a life-threatening plot that may ruin the stage line.

Lust for Gold, starring Glen Ford, Ida Lupino, Edgar Buchanan, Will Geer: A rugged prospector is caught in a quest for amazing riches. He stumbles onto some clues that may lead him to legendary gold mine, but others have tried and been murdered. Based on the true story of the Lost Dutchman mine.

February Movies

*All Times in Eastern

Sunday, 2/1	1PM	Hardcase
Sunday, 2/1	2:44PM	Yuma
Sunday, 2/1	4:30PM	White Feather
Friday, 2/6	12:00PM	The Treasure of Pancho Villa
Friday, 2/6	9PM	Forsaken
Friday, 2/6	11PM	The Tall Men
Saturday, 2/7	2PM	Buffalo Soldiers
Saturday, 2/7	4PM	Stagecoach
Saturday, 2/7	9PM	Ride Lonesome
Saturday, 2/7	10:43PM	Riding Shotgun
Sunday, 2/8	12PM	Conagher
Sunday, 2/8	2:30PM	The Sacketts
Friday, 2/13	1PM	Gunsight Ridge
Friday, 2/13	9PM	Gunpoint
Friday, 2/13	11PM	Stagecoach
Saturday, 2/14	1PM	Arrow in the Dust
Saturday, 2/14	3PM	Gunslinger
Saturday, 2/14	4:30PM	The Tall Men
Saturday, 2/14	9PM	The Wonderful Country
Saturday, 2/14	11PM	The Saga of Hemp Brown
Saturday, 2/14	1:00AM	The Silver Whip
Sunday, 2/15	1PM	White Feather
Sunday, 2/15	3:30PM	Lust for Gold
Sunday, 2/15	5:30PM	The Treasure of Pancho Villa
Friday, 2/20	12PM	Buffalo Soldiers
Friday, 2/20	9PM	Hardcase
Friday, 2/20	10:44PM	Yuma
Saturday, 2/21	2PM	Black Fox: The Price of Peace
Saturday, 2/21	4PM	Forsaken
Saturday, 2/21	9PM	Conagher
Saturday, 2/21	11:30PM	Rage at Dawn
Sunday, 2/22	10AM	Gunsight Ridge
Sunday, 2/22	11:30AM	Stagecoach
Sunday, 2/22	1:30PM	The Saga of Hemp Brown
Sunday, 2/22	3:30PM	The Silver Whip
Sunday, 2/22	5PM	Stagecoach
Friday, 2/27	12PM	Lust for Gold
Friday, 2/27	9PM	Ride Lonesome
Friday, 2/27	10:43PM	Riding Shotgun
Saturday, 2/28	1PM	Arrow in the Dust
Saturday, 2/28	3PM	Gunslinger
Saturday, 2/28	4:30PM	The Wonderful Country
Saturday, 2/28	8PM	The Sacketts

 

I hope many of you will enjoy these classic westerns on INSP.

So long, pardner...

Net

🔔 Classic Christmas Movie Alert 🔔 'It's A Wonderful Life' And More Holiday Programming Coming To NBC This Christmas - SEE HERE:

The beloved Christmas movie classic, 'It's A Wonderful Life,' starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore, returns to NBC in its traditional timeslot on Christmas Eve! There's nothing quite like this beloved story of the common man, George Bailey, whose life touches everyone around him in his hometown of Bedford Falls. It's a powerful story that touches many hearts because it emphasizes how one man's life touches the other. Every life has value, meaning, and purpose!

Plus, in addition to 'It's A Wonderful Life,' NBC will air the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the cherished Christmas cartoons "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman," and other holiday-themed programming!

See the press release below from NBC. Please know that this is not an endorsement of every program. I am simply sharing the full press release.


Press Release:

NBC UNVEILS LINEUP 

OF NEW AND RETURNING 

BELOVED HOLIDAY 

PROGRAMMING

Specials Include "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," "National Dog Show Presented by Purina," "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular," "A Motown Christmas," "Little Big Town's Christmas at the Opry," Plus Holiday Classics "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Frosty the Snowman" and So Much More


UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - Nov. 4, 2024 - In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, NBC will once again bring families together with its beloved annual specials and a lineup of exciting new programming.

Favorite perennial programming will once again return to viewers homes with "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" and several others. New programming for 2024 includes "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular" and "A Motown Christmas," hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey. Additionally, NBC will air two beloved holiday classics: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will return to the network after first launching on NBC in 1964 and "Frosty the Snowman" has also come back to NBC after last airing on the network in 1971.

"These holiday events and specials bring families together in ways like nothing else can," said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. "Whether it's a behind-the-scenes look at 'Wicked,' the joy of the Thanksgiving parade or a national treasure such as 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' returning to NBC, we absolutely consider it a privilege to share these iconic programs with our audience."

See below for a list of holiday programming through Jan. 1, 2025. Times listed are both ET/PT.

DEFYING GRAVITY: THE CURTAIN RISES ON WICKED
When: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 10-11 p.m.
What: In celebration of Universal Pictures' new cinematic event, international superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead an all-star cast in a spectacular behind-the-scenes journey through Oz for their new film, "Wicked." The special will include an exclusive scene from the film.

COUNTDOWN TO MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
When: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 8-9 p.m.
What: Hosted by Wendi McLendon-Covey ("St. Denis Medical") and live from the famous starting line on the eve of the iconic Thanksgiving Day parade, viewers will get a sneak peek at the incredible stories behind the floats, balloons and bands on their journey through the streets of New York.

A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE THANKSGIVING
When: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 9-11 p.m.
What: The iconic late-night program will highlight memorable Thanksgiving-themed sketches from its 50 seasons.

98th MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (encore at 2 p.m.)
What: The world famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade continues to bring the magic of the parade to New York City spectators and a national television audience with its exciting array of balloons, floats, marching bands, celebrities and more.

NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA
When: Thursday, Nov. 28, 12-2 p.m.
What: NBC's Thanksgiving Day tradition is hosted by John O'Hurley, former "Seinfeld" star and winner of "Dancing with the Stars," along with expert analyst David Frei. Mary Carillo will offer a behind-the-scenes account of the competition.

CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER
When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 8-10 p.m.
What: Hosted by Kelly Clarkson, the dazzling display of musical talents, star-studded surprises and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree remains one of the holiday season's most anticipated events.

JIMMY FALLON'S HOLIDAY SEASONING SPECTACULAR
When: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 18 at 8 p.m.)
What: Jimmy Fallon searches for the holiday spirit in New York, exploring a surreal and magical apartment building where behind every door a different celebrity joins him for a comedic holiday musical performance.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 8-8:30 p.m. (encore on Dec. 25 at 8 p.m.)
What: The classic animated tale of the curmudgeonly Grinch who's hoping to remove the joy from Christmas but, ultimately, has a change of heart.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 8:30-9 p.m. (encore on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.)
What: The cherished original holiday special about how Frosty, everyone's favorite snowman, came to life one day.

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
When: Friday, Dec. 6, 8-9:15 p.m. (encore on Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.)
What: The classic animated special offers the perspective of Rudolph, who's told he couldn't play in any Reindeer Games due to his glowing nose. Rudolph sets out on a fantastic journey where he meets Hermey the elf, prospector Yukon Cornelius and a host of Misfit Toys, all while trying to hide from the Abominable Snow Monster.

SHREK THE HALLS
When: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 8:30-9 p.m.
What: This half-hour animated special debuted in 2007 and features a Christmas twist on the original "Shrek" characters.

A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
When: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 17 at p.m.)
What: Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, this special will feature performances by Motown legends and today's hottest stars celebrating iconic Hitsville U.S.A classics and their favorite holiday songs.

E! NEWS PRESENTS NBC'S HOT 10 OF 2024
When: Thursday, Dec. 12, 9:15-10 p.m. (one-hour extended version airing Dec. 26 at 8 p.m.) What: The end-of-year special hosted by E! News' Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight will highlight the biggest and most unforgettable moments of the year from the Olympics to award show trendsetters and the buzziest celebrity couples in addition to blockbuster films, television, music, sports, entertainment and more along with what to expect in 2025. Special appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Dolly Parton, Andy Cohen and more who will recount their favorite viral moments.

LITTLE BIG TOWN'S CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY
When: Monday, Dec. 16, 8-10 p.m. (encore on Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.)
What: A star-studded music special featuring a dazzling array of country's biggest names and hosted by Grammy Award-winning superstars Little Big Town. The celebration will feature a variety of Christmas favorites and holiday classics in front of a live audience at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CHRISTMAS
When: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 9-11 p.m. (encore on Dec. 23 at 8 p.m.)
What: The iconic late-night program will highlight memorable Christmas-themed sketches from its 50 seasons.

BARRY MANILOW'S A VERY BARRY CHRISTMAS
When: Thursday, Dec. 19, 10-11 p.m.
What: With a Vegas-sized backdrop and a renowned band, the evening will feature the best of Manilow's greatest hits, including "Copacabana," "Mandy," "I Write the Songs" and "Looks Like We Made It" along with several holiday favorites.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
When: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 8-11 p.m.
What: NBC again presents this Frank Capra classic starring Jimmy Stewart. An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
When: Sunday, Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
What: Viewers will be able to watch the Pope Francis-led mass from St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
When: Wednesday, Dec. 25, 8:30-11 pm.
What: On the outskirts of Whoville, there lives a green revenge-seeking Grinch who plans on ruining the Christmas holiday for all of the citizens of the town.

DOLLY PARTON'S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS
When: Thursday, Dec. 26, 9-11 p.m.
What: Join Dolly Parton and friends as she draws on holidays past, guided by her personal Three Wise Mountain Men, to find the unique "mountain magic" of Christmas. Musical performances by Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus and more.

135th ROSE PARADE PRESENTED BY HONDA
When: Monday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. ET / 8-10 a.m. PT
What: The streets of Pasadena, Calif., are lined with thousands of parade fans as gorgeous rose-covered floats and marching bands partake in their annual New Year's holiday festivities.


********* End of Press Release *********

Have a Merry Day!

Net

🔔 When to See *IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE* on TV in 2020! 🔔 SEE HERE:

In my book "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" is THE CHRISTMAS CLASSIC! Do you feel the same way? All year long, I just can't wait to see this special movie during the Christmas season. For 3 wonderful hours (with commercials) I am completely captured by George Bailey and all of the happenings in the small town of Bedford Falls. Of ALL the movies I've ever seen, it is by far my absolute favorite. Do you agree? It is so meaningful to see how each of our lives touches the other. Accumulating money does not make us rich; instead, we are enriched by our faith, family and friends. That is the message that rings out loud, with the bell, when Clarence gets his wings! 

When to Watch "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" on TV:

Friday, December 11, 2020 at 8pm/7c. on USA

Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 9am/8c. on USA

Christmas Eve-

Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 8pm/7c. on NBC

"It's a Wonderful Life" is also available in an all new 4K UHD + Blu-ray DVD + Digital Streaming packaged in an awesome Steelbook. I gifted this already to my Sister and she loved it! It is so beautiful in person and such an excellent Collector's DVD Edition for anyone who loves "It's a Wonderful Life!" It comes with two discs, a remastered black/white version and a Blu-ray colorized version. See at Amazon- Click Here!

There is also an It's a Wonderful Life Study Guide: A Bible Study Based on the Christmas Classic It's a Wonderful Life. This Study Guide examines this beloved holiday classic and reminds us how easily we can become distracted from what is truly meaningful in life. This five-week Bible study experience comes complete with discussion questions for each session, Scripture references, detailed character sketches, movie summary, and related commentary. See at Amazon- Click Here!

Also new this year, like the DVD above, is the It's a Wonderful Life: The Illustrated Holiday Classic! This beautiful hardcover book retells the story of "It's a Wonderful Life" with incredible, colorful illustrations. See the inside of the book and more details at Amazon- Click Here!



I hope you enjoy watching this beloved classic, again, or for the very first time. No matter how many times we see it, "It's a Wonderful Life" is always guaranteed to touch our heart!

God's Blessings & Merry Christmas, Everyone! Net