They spent as much time as possible with each other, riding horses, watching westerns and even going to a steam room once, just to fulfill Goodwin's curiosity.

He and Mr. Jacobson watched westerns together and debated the themes endlessly.

For Adam Baldwin, who grew up watching westerns, the role of Jayne Cobb was particularly resonant.

Adam Baldwin grew up watching westerns.

In her home, where he lived until age 5, Bobo, received bottle feedings and baths and watched his favorite television shows, wrestling and westerns.

"I grew up watching westerns," said Mr. Albrecht, who is 51.

He weeps watching old westerns like "Hondo" and "Shane."

Undaunted by their new status as hunted criminals, the boys are delighted by the chance to play outlaws, since they love watching westerns.

Now, when not falling asleep while watching westerns on television, he bores friends and strangers with the story of his life.

As a boy growing up on the West Side neighborhood of Stamford, he would sneak into a local movie theater with his friends to watch westerns.