Oklahoman George W. Miller had a ranch near Ponca City. In 1907, he developed a show with the help of his three sons. The Miller Brothers’ 101 Ranch Wild West Show toured America and Europe until the Great Depression of the 1930s. Stars in the show included Tom Mix . Later, Tom became a star in cowboy movies made in Hollywood. Another star was Bill Pickett , a famous black cowboy. He invented steer wrestling that is still seen in rodeos today.

Another Oklahoman, Zack Mulhall, also developed a cowboy show. It became famous especially because of the performances of Zack’s daughter, Lucille. She was called the "world’s first cowgirl." She could ride, rope and shoot. She once entertained President Teddy Roosevelt. The Sooner State’s favorite son, Will Rogers , performed for Mulhall. Billed as the "Cherokee Kid," Will was the greatest trick roper in the world. And he was also a real cowboy who once worked on his father’s ranch near Claremore. Rogers later went on to star in numerous movies and to become a famous speaker and writer.

These ruins south of Ponca City are all that are left of the 101 Ranch.