INSP, the network that brought us Into the Wild Frontier (I provided commentary in Season 2 and the upcoming Season 4) is venturing out onto yet another frontier — the one where history and folklore overlap.
(Indian Land, SC – November 14, 2023) – Top 10 cable network INSP, the recognized leader in Western and Western-adjacent programming, today announced the premiere date for its newest historical docudrama series, The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger. The series will bow on INSP on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 8PM ET. The announcement comes from Doug Butts, EVP of Programming for INSP.
“Jim Bridger’s extraordinary stories of adventure, whether real or embellished by Jim himself, offer viewers a unique opportunity to journey into untamed landscapes and witness unfathomable encounters on the American frontier,” said Butts. “This is a gateway into the heart of American folklore; and Bridger reminds us that infamous legends often intertwine hard truths with a limitless imagination.”
As a fur trapper and legendary mountain man, frontiersman Jim Bridger explored the entire distant West and survived countless hair-raising adventures. In The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger, he’s a respected trail guide and army scout who knows every river, mountain, and trail on the frontier. As new generations of settlers, soldiers, and speculators crowded the Bozeman Trail, Bridger’s hard-won wisdom was more valuable than ever, even if his famous tall tales often sounded more like exaggerated fiction than fact. But the West was still a perilous place, and with danger lurking around every bend, the greenhorns heading west quickly realized they needed Bridger’s guidance for much more than the trail.
This oughta be a h0ot. Hey Old Gabe, tell ’em about that time you died…
Paul McNamee says
Cornucopia of posts from you, of late!
All good stuff.
JimC says
Nice use of seasonal imagery there Paul Mc!
Lots to keep up on.
Joe says
I’ll have to find a streaming back with INSP programing so I can check this out as well as your episodes of Into the Wild Frontier. Bass Reeves and the Yellowstone prequels have definitely gotten me into the mood for more historical drama.
Matthew says
Unfortunately, the cable company changed its packaging so we don’t get INSPD any more. Rats.
Quixotic Mainer says
Good premise for a show! I’m picking away at the Wild Frontier series since the freeby channel on the ROKU tv has it. The Lewis and Clark episode did a good reenactment of Lewis saving his own bacon with his spontoon. That’s always a good justification for a walking stick!
deuce says
My folks have INSP. Didn’t know you provided commentary for ItWF. Cool!
Tim Altevers says
I’m an actor in this new series. I really enjoyed working with the cast and crew. Some very hot days while filming but the end result was worth it. Fantastic experience bringing American mountain men history to life!
JimC says
Outstanding! I received a review screener and thought it was quite well done. Will post more when premier approaches.
Tim Altevers says
Looking forward to seeing more myself!