Wild West Tech facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wild West Tech |
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| Starring | Keith Carradine (season 1) David Carradine (seasons 2 and 3) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 34 |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Original network | The History Channel |
| Original release | August 19, 2003 – November 8, 2005 |
Wild West Tech is a program that aired on The History Channel in the United States from 2003 to 2005. The show was originally hosted by Keith Carradine (2003–04), but his half-brother, David Carradine, took over hosting duties for season 2 and subsequent seasons. The show illustrates a variety of technologies used in the Wild West, and features interviews with numerous Western historians, as well as re-creating versions of important events in Western history.
The series was created by Dolores Gavin (History Channel) and supervising producer Louis Tarantino.
Format
Each episode is dedicated to some broader aspect of Wild West life. Once the context is established in brief by the host, more specific elements are developed. Throughout the program, professors, writers, and other experts explain finer points while historical reenactments and dramatizations portray just how key 19th century events may have transpired. The production aims to put the viewer into the spirit of the Old West with its host inhabiting an unnamed frontier town, delivering commentary.
Episode guide
Two pilot episodes were produced, hosted by Keith Carradine, to help sell the History Channel on the concept of the series. Seasons 2 and 3 were hosted by David Carradine.
