Toughest hombre west of the Pecos?

John Wayne & tubes. Wayne walked with a swagger, and always looked like he was in charge, and would kick your ass if you gave him any crap. Eastwood was more of a silent loner type, that would have to take some crap, or a beating, but would always come out on top!

Some newer Westerns that I enjoy:
1) Silverado
2) The Quick & The Dead
3) Quigley Down Under
4) Tombstone
5) Bite The Bullet

Some other great actors have been mentioned but let's not forget that gentle giant, Dan Blocker [Hoss on Bonanza]. Just don't get him mad, or he turned into the old West's version of the Incredible Hulk!

An interesting footnote: all of Dan Blocker's children studied Karate under Chuck Norris!

Phaelon, yeah, Dirk Blocker [Black Sheep Squadron with Robert Conrad] looked so much like his late father, Dan! But I think that Dan was still bigger than his kid.

I'll always remember Cleavon Little as DJ "Super Soul" from the '70's cult film, VANISHING POINT.

Trivia questions [for cultists only!]:
1) What were the call letters of his station?
2) What was the name of the town in which it was located?