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Country and Westerns

Western television shows are defined by their focus on the American frontier, typically between 1849 and 1890, and 

explore themes of justice, freedom, individualism, and the conflict between wilderness and civilization. 

Common occurrences and tropes include:

Character Archetypes

• The Lone Gunslinger/Drifter: A semi-nomadic, individualistic protagonist, often an anti-hero, who operates by a personal code of honor rather than formal law. They often ride into a troubled town, resolve the conflict, and ride off into the sunset.
• The Lawman: A sheriff or U.S. Marshal (sometimes corrupt) tasked with maintaining order in a lawless or developing town.
• The Outlaw/Gang: Antagonists who embody the chaos of the Wild West, ranging from noble outlaws with their own moral code to ruthless bandits.
• Stock Townsfolk: This includes the saloon girl or “hooker with a heart of gold,” the bartender confidant, the prospector, the rancher, and the schoolmarm.
• Native Americans: Historically often portrayed as “savage” foes, modern interpretations tend to be more sympathetic and nuanced. 

Settings

• Vast, Rugged Landscapes: The arid, desolate deserts and mountains of the American West are iconic, often used to emphasize isolation and the harshness of nature.
• Frontier Towns: Small, isolated towns with key locations like a saloon (a hub for drinking, gambling, and brawling), a general store, a bank, a jail, and an undertaker.
• Ranches and Military Forts: Key centers of conflict, often over land ownership or resources. 

Plot Points & Narrative Events

• The Showdown: A climactic, tension-filled duel (usually a quick-draw gunfight) between the hero and villain, often at high noon, serving as the ultimate arbiter of justice.
• The Quest for Revenge: A central motivating factor for many protagonists, who seek personal justice for a wrong done to them or their loved ones.
• Saloon Brawls: Frequent, often over-the-top, physical fights in the local bar.
• Train/Bank Robberies: Common criminal acts that drive conflict and showcase the skills of outlaws or anti-heroes.
• “Cavalry and Indian” Stories: Plots revolving around conflict with Native American tribes, or the U.S. Cavalry’s arrival to “restore order”.
• The Arrival of Technology: Stories that focus on the construction of railroads or telegraph lines, symbolizing the encroachment of civilization on the wilderness. 

Common Themes & Morality

• Justice vs. Lawlessness: The conflict between formal, institutional law (which is often distant or ineffective) and the personal, “frontier justice” (vigilantism) dispensed by the protagonist.
• Civilization vs. Wilderness: The ongoing tension as settlers try to tame the wild land and establish societal order.
• Rugged Individualism: A strong emphasis on self-reliance and the ability of a lone individual to overcome challenges without help.
• Moral Ambiguity: While classic Westerns presented a clear “good vs. evil” dichotomy, later and modern “neo-Westerns” often feature complex characters who operate in shades of gray, blurring the line between hero and villain. 

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Yes I was born very early in my life. I was born in Reading Pennsylvania in a hospital that no longer exist. I believe it was called community general and from every story I have been told my dad tried to play an Integral part in the birth. Then again those were different times. He even tells me the story of ducking in a bar down in a few quarts of beer and whether he was there when I was born is now pure conjecture

Right now that doesn’t really matter all that much. Yes, I was dropped off after all my mothers hard work in a town known as Reading Pennsylvania. When I was born I knew very little about this town and to be honest with him didn’t really know a whole lot about it until I turn maybe 25 years of age. I did have plenty of shopping outlets, A bar on every corner, and when every other corner was a sandwich shop. There was a certain charm in that.

When I was that age my math skills we’re not what they are today. it took me a real long time to figure out that 11 months at 11 days after I was born along came my brother Steve. How that logistically happened is still some thing I think of you occasionally, just because it’s an interesting thing to think about. Those were different times.