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He was the most famous man in the world at the turn of the 20th century, bringing the American frontier to the rest of the United States, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. But who was Buffalo Bill?
In this episode, recorded at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave in Golden, Colorado, Don is joined by Steve Friesen to find out about the rise of America’s first celebrity.
From boy scout to breadwinning buffalo hunter, how did William Cody become a showman and an iconic household name?
Produced by Sophie Gee. Mixed by Siobhan Dale. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.
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