In the 1960s, television westerns were extremely popular.The shows were adventure shows with settings and costumes that were very unlike what really existed.There was Bonanza, Wagon Train, The Virginian, Laramie, etc.When viewers gradually stopped watching this category of programs, production companies found the networks no longer wanted to televise such shows.The television western as a product category entered the _________ stage.

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The decline stage is characterized by a decrease in demand for the product, leading to a decrease in production and eventual elimination of the product. This fits the situation of television westerns, where viewership declined and production companies had difficulty finding networks to televise the shows.

In the 1960s, Television Westerns Were Extremely Popular