The Real West (1992)
TVPG
Documentary
History
American history
Myths, legends and realities of the American frontier are told through archival footage, photographs, and expert interviews.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, September 4
Famous Forts and Outposts
Season 3 • Episode 8
During the westward migration, stone and wood forts were refuge to tired pioneers.
Thursday, September 4
Chicago: Gateway to the West
Season 3 • Episode 18
After 1830, Chicago grows from a sleepy prairie town to the nation's second-largest city.
Thursday, September 4
Headline Hunters of the Old West
Season 3 • Episode 12
Sensational news stories and dime novels make heroes of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.
Thursday, September 4
Stagecoach and the Pony Express
Stagecoach drivers and the pony express brave bandits and Indian attacks.
Thursday, September 4
Battle of the Alamo
Separating the facts from the myths surrounding the defense of the Alamo in 1836.
Thursday, September 4
Legends & Folklore of the Old West
Season 3 • Episode 2
The prominent characters of the West are portrayed.
Thursday, September 4
Wild West Shows
Season 1 • Episode 14
Buffalo Bill and others entertain audiences worldwide.
Thursday, September 4
The Texas Rangers
Season 1 • Episode 6
The Texas Rangers track vicious criminals.
Thursday, September 4
Famous Forts and Outposts
Season 3 • Episode 8
During the westward migration, stone and wood forts were refuge to tired pioneers.
Thursday, September 4
Chicago: Gateway to the West
Season 3 • Episode 18
After 1830, Chicago grows from a sleepy prairie town to the nation's second-largest city.
Thursday, September 4
Headline Hunters of the Old West
Season 3 • Episode 12
Sensational news stories and dime novels make heroes of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.
Thursday, September 4
Stagecoach and the Pony Express
Stagecoach drivers and the pony express brave bandits and Indian attacks.
Thursday, September 4
Battle of the Alamo
Separating the facts from the myths surrounding the defense of the Alamo in 1836.
Thursday, September 4
Legends & Folklore of the Old West
Season 3 • Episode 2
The prominent characters of the West are portrayed.
Thursday, September 4
Wild West Shows
Season 1 • Episode 14
Buffalo Bill and others entertain audiences worldwide.
Thursday, September 4
The Texas Rangers
Season 1 • Episode 6
The Texas Rangers track vicious criminals.
Friday, September 5
Famous Forts and Outposts
Season 3 • Episode 8
During the westward migration, stone and wood forts were refuge to tired pioneers.
Friday, September 5
Chicago: Gateway to the West
Season 3 • Episode 18
After 1830, Chicago grows from a sleepy prairie town to the nation's second-largest city.
Friday, September 5
Headline Hunters of the Old West
Season 3 • Episode 12
Sensational news stories and dime novels make heroes of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.
Friday, September 5
Stagecoach and the Pony Express
Stagecoach drivers and the pony express brave bandits and Indian attacks.
Friday, September 5
Battle of the Alamo
Separating the facts from the myths surrounding the defense of the Alamo in 1836.
Friday, September 5
Legends & Folklore of the Old West
Season 3 • Episode 2
The prominent characters of the West are portrayed.
Friday, September 5
Wild West Shows
Season 1 • Episode 14
Buffalo Bill and others entertain audiences worldwide.
Friday, September 5
The Texas Rangers
Season 1 • Episode 6
The Texas Rangers track vicious criminals.
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