INSP Announces May Movie Premieres and Stunts

For all you Western Movie fans...

INSP shared their latest round-up of May Movies...

Network Movie Premieres

A Time for Killing, starring Glenn Ford, Inger Stevens, and Harrison Ford: Confederate POWs have escaped a fort and have taken the fiancé of an officer from the fort hostage as they flee. The engaged officer from the fort leads a pursuit party, not knowing he and his men are riding straight toward a trap set by the rebels.

Fools’ Parade, starring James Stewart, George Kennedy, Kurt Russell, and Anne Baxter Tom Selleck, Jerry Reed, Morgan Fairchild and Claude Akins: In 1935, a trio of inmates are released from a West Virginia prison with hopes of opening a general store using one of the ex-cons $25,000 savings from his 40-year sentence. A corrupt prison official and crooked banker are out to spoil the dream.

The Gatling Gun, starring Robert Fuller, Guy Stockwell, Woody Strode, and Patrick Wayne: An Apache warrior chief is willing to offer gold, and even sacrifice some of his men, to get his hands on Richard J. Gatling's powerful invention. It’s up to a cavalry lieutenant, his scout, and a tough rancher to end the chief’s deadly ambition.

Welcome to Hard Times, starring Henry Fonda, Keenan Wynn, and Janice Rule: When a tiny frontier town is ruined by a brutal and deranged stranger, the mayor rallies the surviving town folk to rebuild. Soon after the town is revived, the stranger returns. This time the people of this little town are ready for him.

Happy Trails, Y'all!

Net

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 News - Elkhorn, Wild West Chronicles, and TV Highlights for June and July ➤➤

Hey, Y'all! 

For those of you who enjoy stories 

of the old west, this update today 

on INSP's programming is for you!

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First up, you can catch an all-new episode of Elkhorn tonight. Here are the details...

image courtesy: INSP

Episode eight of Elkhorn airs Tonight, May 30, 2024, at 9pm/8c on INSP.

A Wildfire Creates Chaos for Roosevelt-

Episode 8 ∙ “Crossroads”

Details via INSP: After a wildfire rages through Elkhorn Ranch, Theodore Roosevelt is forced to sell some livestock before the fall roundup. But Roosevelt's pride prevents him from accepting a low offer from the town's founder, triggering a violent chain of events.



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Change of Premiere Date 

for Wild West Chronicles Season 4

The new season of the historical docudrama,

originally scheduled for June 20th,

is now set to bow on INSP

Wednesday, September 4th at 10PM ET

Press Release via INSP:

(Indian Land, SC – May 29, 2024) – Western cable network INSP, has announced that the 4th season of their original historical docudrama series, Wild West Chronicles, has been rescheduled. The new premiere date is set for Wednesday, September 4th at 10PM ET.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Once a feared gunslinger and sheriff, the legendary Bat Masterson trades his badge for a pen and becomes a newspaper reporter. He travels the untamed frontier on a quest to chronicle the notorious tales of the Wild West and bring them to life once more.

Titles for the 12 episodes of Season 4 are below:

“Bat Masterson Leaves the West”
“Black Bart’s Revenge”
“Elijah Briant and the Wild Bunch”
“El Bandito Vasquez”
“Bronco Bill’s Treasure”
“Ada Curnutt, U.S. Deputy Marshal”
“Bass Reeves: A Father’s Justice”
“Willie Kennard Makes His Mark in History”
“John Wesley Hardin: Killer on the Texas Frontier”
“Wong Fee Lee Stakes His Claim”
“Law Comes to No Man’s Land”
“The Battle of Stone Corral”



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Reminder:

Blue Ridge: The Series makes its network premiere on INSP - Sunday, July 28th at 9PM ET.



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I hope you'll be roped into some of these Western movies and shows airing on INSP in June and July. These legends and tales explore our rich history, following the cowboys and outlaws of that day. May good always triumph over evil, as it does in most old westerns.

Enjoy watching, 

and Happy Trails to you!

Net

INSP Offers Warm, Family-Friendly Programming...

image courtesy: INSP

During these days of uncertainty with the Coronavirus, I know many people are keeping busy, either in self-quarantines or with their families. There are various activities one can do, or books one can read, but sometimes we just want to relax and enjoy something wholesome on TV!

I received this wonderful message from my friends at INSP that I want to share with you... "In the midst of this trying time, many are searching for comforting and appropriate programming options for their families. INSP provides a trusted and feel-good viewing experience with a lineup of exclusive and original series, timeless Westerns, action-filled dramas and heroic characters the whole family can enjoy. Some of these include: The Waltons, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Virginian, Walker, Texas Ranger; and the fan-favorite original series: The Cowboy Way, to name a few."

We could certainly use some good stories of heroes triumphing over evil. I'm so glad INSP is a place I can always turn to and know I'm going to see family-friendly entertainment.

My personal favorite show on the channel is the beloved drama series, "The Waltons." Each episode always uplifts and inspires. I can always feel the love in their home.

Plus, on Wednesday nights, saddle up your horse, because INSP has The Cowboy Way at 9ET/10PT.

image courtesy: INSP

Check out when you can see all of your favorite westerns & family series on INSP in the chart below...

Title	Date
Bonanza, The Lost Episodes	Monday-Thursday, 5PM-7PM
Gunsmoke	Weekdays, 11AM-12PM; 7PM-8PM; 10:30PM-1AM
Laredo	Weekdays, 4PM
Mountain Men	Monday-Thursday, 8PM
The Cowboy Way (An INSP Original Series)	Wednesdays, 9PM
The Waltons	Weekdays, 7AM-9AM
The Virginian	Weekdays, 12PM-3PM
Walker, Texas Ranger	Weekdays, 9AM-11AM; 2AM-4AM; Fridays, 5PM-7PM
Saddle Up Weekends (The Old West comes alive all weekend long with legendary stars in your favorite shows and movies).	Every Saturday and Sunday

Do you have an all-time favorite western or family drama? I mentioned my love of The Waltons above, but as far as Westerns go, Bonanza would be my pick. I've always loved Michael Landon, what a smile and laugh!

Please share your favorites in comments below and be sure turn to INSP!

Blessings to you all, Net

INTERVIEW ALERT: JILL WAGNER and JET JURGENSMEYER share Behind-the-Scenes details on their INSP Film: THE LEGEND OF 5 MILE CAVE

"The Legend of 5 Mile Cave"image via: 5milecavemovie.com

Whether it's morning, high noon, or night, I want to say thank you for visiting *It's a Wonderful Movie* today! Kick off your boots and stay awhile... because I am thrilled to share with you my latest interview with Jill Wagner and Jet Jurgensmeyer - for their all new movie that takes place in the old west!

Now, if you are familiar with the INSP series Handcrafted America, which Jill Wagner hosts, or if you're a TV movie fan, then you'll instantly recognize Jill from her movies: Christmas in the Smokies, from INSP, or her Hallmark movies: Autumn Dreams, Christmas Cookies, Pearl in Paradise, Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa and many more! I am so honored to be interviewing Jill for a second time around. By the way, you can see our first interview - Here! We had such a wonderful time discussing her latest & upcoming projects then- and now, here we are again... chatting on her latest! See below!

Jill Wagner and Jet Jurgensmeyer
images via: 5milecavemovie.com 

This is my first time, however, interviewing Jet Jurgensmeyer. He seems like such a remarkable, thoughtful young man. It was easy to tell from his responses below how grounded he is and close to his family. You may recognize him in his current role as Boyd Baxter in the popular TV sitcom Last Man Standing (as Tim Allen's grandson) and more places, which Jet mentions below!

I hope you will enjoy my interview here, with both Jill Wagner and Jet Jurgensmeyer, who play Mother and Son in the upcoming INSP film, The Legend of 5 Mile Cave.

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INTERVIEW

Jill Wagner

Jet Jurgensmeyer

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Net, It’s a Wonderful Movie: Welcome Jill and Jet to It’s a Wonderful Movie, where we chat about family friendly movies and shows on TV! Please tell us about your INSP film The Legend of 5 Mile Cave, and your characters in the movie?

Jill Wagner: The Legend of 5 Mile Cave is a throwback to the great old western movies. I play Susan, a single mom fighting to save her farm.

Jet Jurgensmeyer: Thanks so much for having me. “The Legend Of 5 Mile Cave” is a great family movie. I love it because it is a period piece and has a lot of action. My character, Tommy Tilwicky, is a young man that has had to grow up quickly because of the loss of his father. I had to really imagine what it would be like without my father. It makes you think long and hard.

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Net, It’s a Wonderful Movie: What was it like stepping back in time and creating this movie with your co-stars? Also, where did you film? The setting looks incredible!

Jill Wagner: It was a dream come true for me. This was my first period piece, and I absolutely loved the sets and the wardrobe. It also was very challenging for me as I had to learn the dialect that people spoke back in that time and for that region. We filmed in Georgia, but there was a whole other part of the film that they shot in Arizona.

Jet Jurgensmeyer: We filmed in Toccoa, GA. It was so much fun working with Jill Wagner and Adam Baldwin. We all immediately hit it off and felt so connected to our roles. We felt like we were all just meant to play these characters. The sets and wardrobe were spot on and really take you back in time.

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Net, It’s a Wonderful Movie: INSP is well known for playing many wonderful western type TV shows and movies on their channel, and since this movie is based in the old west, do you happen to have a favorite old western or prairie style movie or TV series?

Jill Wagner: Growing up, my grandfather would always have Gunsmoke on the TV, so that show is really nostalgic for me. Me personally, I loved Little House on the Prairie.

Jet Jurgensmeyer: I just love westerns! Two of my favorites are “Tombstone” and “Quigley Down Under”. I ride horses and spend a lot of time with my family on our farm riding, so I guess I am just drawn to this type of movie.

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Net, It’s a Wonderful Movie: Do you have a favorite scene or memorable filming moment in The Legend of 5 Mile Cave?

Jill Wagner: I loved the scene where Sam tells Susan something he has been hiding from her. That was a very emotional scene for me, which I try to run from, but in the end it turned out to be one of my favorites. I also really love when Shooter and Josie meet. Josie reminds me a bit of myself in real life.

Jet Jurgensmeyer: I love the scene where Sam teaches Tommy how to shoot. That was really cool for me. I also think the scene where Sam and Tommy are sitting on the porch talking about Shooter Green is just a really neat moment. They seem so relaxed together and like they have something in common. I think it feels like there is a real connection between them.

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Net, It’s a Wonderful Movie: Of all the roles you have played in the past, which is your favorite? Also, from what project(s) are we most likely to know you from?

Jill Wagner: All the roles I have played have a special place in my heart, but I have to say I do love Susan a lot. I loved the time period, and being on a farm is where my heart lives. Most people know me as the host of Wipeout, or from my Hallmark movies, or the action movie Braven opposite Jason Momoa (Aquaman).

Jill Wagner in Hallmark movies-
Pearl in Paradise / Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa
images: Hallmark Crown Media

Jet Jurgensmeyer: I have played in a lot of different movies and TV shows. “The Little Rascals Save The Day”, “Adventures in Babysitting”, and “Devil’s Knot” are a few of my films. Currently I play Boyd Baxter on Fox’s “Last Man Standing”. I joined the cast this last year in Season 7. I wouldn’t say one is better than the other. They were special in their own way. Spanky was an iconic role and something I was very proud of doing at such a young age.

The Little Rascals Save the Day - image via:
Capital Arts Entertainment/ Pace Pictures/ Universal Pictures
Last Man Standing - image: FOX  

Net, It’s a Wonderful Movie: Do you have any future projects you would like to share?

Jill Wagner: I have a mystery series on the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel called Mystery 101 that I am filming currently, and a Hallmark Christmas movie called Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses coming out near Christmas.

(Side note for all you Sleuthers: “Mystery 101: Playing Dead,” starring Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha, will premiere June 23, 2019, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!)

Mystery 101: Playing Dead
image: Hallmark Crown Media

Jet Jurgensmeyer: Well we found out that Fox is bringing us back on “Last Man Standing” for another season. We start Season 8 in Aug. I have an animated show coming out in June for Disney Jr. called “T.O.T.S.”. I play Pip the Penguin. It is such a cute show for kids. I also have my first album coming out next month called “Jet Jurgensmeyer”. I am really excited about that!

Last Man Standing - Tim Allen and Jet Jurgensmeyer
image: FOX

Net, It’s a Wonderful Movie: What does it mean to you – to create movies that families can watch together? What do you hope viewers will take away from watching your INSP movie The Legend of 5 Mile Cave?

Jill Wagner: It means so much to me now that I have a 9-year-old stepdaughter. I love that she can watch and I don’t have to worry about bad words or anything inappropriate. I hope this movie will take people back to a time of the great old westerns.

Jet Jurgensmeyer: Anyone who knows me, knows how important family is. My parents and I are very close. They are with me and totally support me in my career or whatever it is that I want to do. We love movies and always watch them together. I have learned from them how important it is to be able to do things as a family. It makes us feel like a team. I appreciate how they include me in their lives, so I always want to include them in mine. I hope when people watch “The Legend Of 5 Mile Cave” that they enjoy the action and adventure, but I also hope that they can learn something from it. Maybe they can take away from it that you shouldn’t always just judge someone when you first meet them. Sometimes, a total stranger like Sam Green in the beginning, could end up being someone you really have a connection with that could help to change your life.

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I am so grateful to Tina at INSP for all of her efforts in arranging this special interview with Jill Wagner and Jet Jurgensmeyer. This is my first time interviewing two actors from one film; it was fascinating to receive their individual perspective.

Thank you, Jill and Jet, for sharing your filming experience with us. It is always a blessing to see these family-friendly films on INSP. I am beyond thrilled to have had this pleasure to chat with both of you! I appreciate you taking the time to share with us behind-the-scenes details of “The Legend of 5 Mile Cave” and the enjoyment you both took in the creation of this western-era film!

I also want to say a special thank you to all my followers here for reading this interview. My hope is - it will rope you in to seeing this new movie on INSP this weekend!

Be sure to catch the premiere of
“The Legend of 5 Mile Cave”
June 9, 2019 on INSP at 8pm/7c!

image via: 5milecavemovie.com

The Legend of 5 Mile Cave - an INSP Film starring Jeremy Sumpter, Jill Wagner, Jet Jurgensmeyer, and Adam Baldwin

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: The Legend of 5 Mile Cave

Network: INSP

Original Air Date: June 9, 2019

See trailer below...

CAST:

Adam Baldwin ... Sam Barnes
Jeremy Sumpter ... Shooter Green
Jill Wagner ... Susan Tilwicky
Jet Jurgensmeyer ... Tommy Tilwicky
Alexandria DeBerry ... Josie Hayes
Randy Wayne ... Doc
William Shockley ... Sheriff
Tom Proctor ... Virgil Earp
Danny Vinson ... Sheriff Bean
Rob Moran ... William Davis
Mark Jeffrey Miller ... Wade Kinsley
Roxzane T. Mims ... Sally
Stefanie Butler ... Martha Lowry
Tiffany Ann B. ... Barmaid
Jay Davis Clark ... Pastor Kineson
Brian F. Durkin ... Older Tommy
David Mcknight ... Towns Person
John Scott ... Bartender

PLOT:

Storyline via INSP: In The Legend of 5 Mile Cave, a boy enchanted with tales from the Old West unlocks a mystery that could save their family farm. While his widowed mother struggles to avoid foreclosure, a mysterious stranger arrives looking for a room to rent. A bond with the boy grows as the drifter recounts breathtaking stories of Shooter Green, a legendary gunslinger accused of Arizona’s biggest gold robbery. The truth is revealed, along with the secret of the drifter’s past when a crooked lawman appears, hot on the trail of the stolen gold. Past and present collide in this tale of action, adventure and drama.

Watch Trailer HERE:

Movie Review:

Coming...



See or Skip:

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*images via: The Legend of 5 Mile Cave and INSP