Maverick (1957-62) The series in which James Garner honed his affable laid-back persona as gambler and conman Bret Maverick.
Deadwood (2004-06) Taking revisionism to a whole new level and winner of eight Emmys, Deadwood revitalised the television Western while scandalising purists.
The television Western was no less popular in the UK and indeed worldwide.
Gunsmoke was the first TV Western to tackle adult themes, with prostitution, child abuse and other previously taboo subjects featured.