Iain Johnstone interviews John Wayne about his life and his films while on location filming Chisum (1970) in Durango, Mexico in 1969. John Wayne explains why his career began in Western films and why he performed his own stunts. Video courtesy of the BBC Archive, sent to us by our friends at @truckstopchic #JohnWayne #JohnWayneTrivia #JohnWayneExperience #Westerns #BBC | JOHN WAYNE

Iain Johnstone interviews John Wayne about his life and his films while on location filming Chisum (1970) in Durango, Mexico in 1969. John Wayne reveals his real name, discusses his name change, and tells the story behind the origin of his nickname “Duke.” Video courtesy of the BBC Archive, sent to us by our friends at @truckstopchic The Little Duke Series is a children’s book series inspired by the Grammy-nominated spoken word album America, Why I Love Her recorded by The Duke in 1973. Now you

What was it like going in to interview with John Wayne? One of John Wayne's secretaries, Julie Hovanian, reminisces with host, Ethan Wayne. You can watch and listen to the full episode of the John Wayne Gritcast here: Links to watch and listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3OsqB54 | JOHN WAYNE

They were the wild ones, Duke and the Western greats. Their stories ride on. | JOHN WAYNE