Question

How has popular culture reinforced Cowboys of the West?
Ms. Sue
Myths, folklore, old radio shows, comics like Will Rogers, and movies all have reinforced cowboys of the west stories in the popular culture.

Reed
Ms. Sue left out television. At one time, western dramas were very popular TV programs, emphasizing the rugged individual armed with his six gun, quick on the draw, quick to join a posse to chase the outlaw, often a "lawman" protecting the weak from evil predators.
Ms. Sue
Ah yes, Reed. How could I forget Gunsmoke??

Reed
LOL! Still one of my favorite programs. Actually, it was, in part, historically accurate.