Well howdy buckaroo! It’s time for another History Channel Documentary and this time we’re headed out west for some good old fashion cowboy fun; and no we’re not talking about Brokeback Mountain kind of fun either.
Hosted by Kenny Rogers, The Real West aired in the early 90′s and was met with a modicum of popularity. Western themed documentaries are rather commonplace, The History Channel put their own spin on the genre as you might imagine. The structure of each of these episodes is set up like so many other glimpses at historical personalities and events. A smattering of old photos, some bits of personal writings, news clippings, and a collection of scholars sitting around talking about the likes of Buffalo Bill, the Texas Rangers, and the ten most wanted of the time period are what you can expect in force.
History Channel’s The Real West: Boom Towns to Ghost Towns is an entertaining look at the Wild West, a dirtier, less glamorous side of America’s wild west. A great look into what life was really like in the lawless boom towns.The quality of the documentaries is good and the degree of information wavers as well but throughout it is definitely worth watching. Kenny Rogers is a welcome narrator for the show and brings a certain level of charm to the program that authenticates it somehow. If you’re interested in the material then you’ll definitely want to check this documentary.
Watch The Real West – Boom Town to Ghost Town (playlist 35 min) – Turn off the lights
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