Yellowstone Rides Again: How Kevin Costner Brought the Western Back to Life 1

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Yellowstone is a very popular TV show starring Kevin Costner. It brought back interest in Westerns on TV.

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Westerns used to be very popular on TV in the 1950s-60s. Shows like Gunsmoke and Bonanza were hits.

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Interest in Westerns faded in the 1970s as people wanted more modern shows. Very few Westerns were made after that.

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Kevin Costner helped bring back Westerns with movies like Dances with Wolves and Open Range in the 1990s. But TV stayed away from the genre.

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Yellowstone premiered in 2018 and became a huge hit. Its mix of drama, action and beautiful scenery appealed to viewers.

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The show's success proved that modern audiences still enjoy good Westerns. Its ratings grew each season.

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Westerns present an appealing fantasy of freedom and frontier life that people find entertaining. They also explore timeless themes

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Thanks to Yellowstone's popularity, more Westerns are now being made for TV. Kevin Costner remains the top star in the genre.

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