Answer: horseoperas

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HORSEOPERAS

... but he spent his time watching ...

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Oaters

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Gene Autry films.

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Perennial TV features.
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TV offerings
HORSEOPERASWestern TV shows
HORSEOPERAS"Girl of the Golden West," etc.?
HORSEOPERASWestern-themed films