"Wild West Tech" (2003) TV series 2003-2005

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Arthur Drooker

Writers:

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | unknown

Release Date:

19 August 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Awards:

1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 11	8:00 AM	HISTORY	Revenge Tech	#3.1
Sat. July 18	9:00 AM	HISTORY	Native American Tech	#1.9

Cast

David Carradine	...	Host (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Roger McGrath	...	Himself (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Keith Carradine	...	Host (11 episodes, 2003-2004)
Keith Lewis	...	Andrew Jackson Spradley / ... (9 episodes, 2004-2005)

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA

Company:

Greystone Television

The code of the west wasn't always as it appeared

Entertaining and interesting: revisionist in many ways as it shows what really happened as compared to what we have been told occurred through books and film. The hosts introduce various characters such as quick draw artists or bull whip masters and allow them to demonstrate their respective arts of the old west. Throughout are commentaries by a group of western historians and students who give their take on the 'technologies' and events of historical record. The series started off with Keith Carradine as the host, but he was superseded by his brother David. Both bring their own personality to the screen with Keith being more on the serious side, while David engages the viewer with a comedic style, occasionally making comments to someone off camera. Very informative series for anyone interested in America's past.