I don't understand why this classic Western isn't available more frequently for viewing on TV. It is one of the better Westerns ever made. It's not a Western in the conventional sense, but a story about when those Wild West days were coming to a close and Cowboys were losing their livelihoods and having to look for a new way of life. This is the story of how some successfully made the change, others couldn't with tragic outcomes, and some just wandered aimlessly. The cast delivers solid performances, and Jack Palance's restrained, sensitive performance is one of the best in his long illustrious career. The closing scene with Mama Cass singing John Barry's "The Good Times Are Comin'" over the closing credits is particularly poignant.
Review of Monte Walsh
