That ‘Other’ Wild West of Touring Fame.

The Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Real Wild West was a popular traveling Western entertainment show in the early 20th century. While not as well-known as Buffalo Bill's Wild West, it featured performers who later became film stars. In 1908, the show traveled to Mexico City, where rodeo performer Bill Pickett impressed the crowd with his bulldogging skills during a bullfighting event. This success helped boost the show's reputation and financial standing. The 101 Ranch, owned by the Miller family, played a significant role in the development of the show and was a diverse operation that included farming, ranching, and oil production. However, the show's popularity declined in the 1920s due to competition from the film industry and other entertainment options. The 101 Ranch went into receivership in 1931 and was eventually sold off. Today, the site of the ranch headquarters can be visited, and there is a museum dedicated to preserving its legacy. [Extracted from the article]