i heard that the original books were very gritty and raw. But the tv show gave it a makeover and all nice with apple pie.

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i found this on t'internet

What is the origin of the word sheriff?

The modern word “Sheriff”, which means keeper or chief of the County, is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words “Shire-Reeve”. The Shire-Reeve, in the days of King Alfred the Great of England, in 871, was responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing the Kings Orders.

Eze Peasy at Anfield....

The Golden gate bridge in San Francisco got its name not because of its colour but it was the gateway to prospectors coming over it to sell their gold

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Casey Jones ! I forgot that one. A true pioneer.

"The facts have changed", Rishi Sunak

Gunsmoke was on for years - mainly Chester hobbling along "Marshall Dillon! Marshall Dillon!", and Miss Kitty displaying her heart of gold.
Similarly The Virginian ran forever without anything much happening.
My favourite was F-Troop. Ken Berry as Captain Parmenter falling over all the time was highly amusing to a small person.

Casey Jones a steamin’ and a rollin’,
Casey Jones you never have to guess
When you hear the tootin’ of the whistle
It’s Casey at the throttle of the Cannonball Express.

Wasnt their a 3 musketeers on too?

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn