Miss 'Bonanza' & 'Gunsmoke'? MeTV's New Spinoff Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV

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Aren’t all those shows on now?

Miss ‘Bonanza’ & ‘Gunsmoke’? MeTV’s New Spinoff Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV

Lauren Novak
JUNE 17, 2025, 12:47 PM


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It’s not their first rodeo: A new all-Western TV channel called WEST will launch this fall, bringing favorite nostalgic Western shows including Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Maverick, The Virginian, Rawhide, Wagon Train, The Big Valley, Wild Wild West and others back to our TV screens.

“WEST will be dedicated 24/7 to showcasing the most beloved and iconic classic TV western series, with a massive library of titles that will make this the premier western network on television,” said Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting Co. “Featuring compelling story lines and narratives with universal adult appeal, the programs on WEST promise to transport viewers on an entertainment journey filled with excitement and adventure.”

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[2MuchNoise]

1. Yep, weekdays from 1pm-5pm on MeTV.

[LogDog75]

2. I watch some of the old westerns on Heroes and Icons

Heroes and Icons, which is also owned by Weigel Broadcasting Co., shows old westerns in the mornings on the West Coast. I like watching Have Gun - Will Travel, Rawhide, The High Chaparral, and Maverick. Adding shows on a new channel like Bonanza, Gunsmoke, and The Virginian will be welcomed. I hope they include some really early ones like 26 Men, Sky King, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Wagon Train, and The Rebel. I'd also like them to show the 60s show Laredo.