The Divorce Seekers - The Intimate True Story of a Nevada Divorce Ranch Wrangler

What Was Really Going On At Those Nevada Divorce Ranches?

Reno 1947. Divorce seekers by the thousands were running to the "Divorce Capital of the World" for a six-week divorce. If they had the money and the need for privacy, they stayed on one of the dude ranches around town. Someone called those dude ranches divorce ranches and the name stuck.

My name's Bill McGee.

From 1947 to 1949, I was the dude wrangler on the Flying M E divorce ranch, the exclusive hideout for the wealthy and the famous. I entertained guests with names like Astor and du Pont, and Hollywood movie stars Ava Gardner and Clark Gable. During the day, I took the guests on trail rides. In the evening, I escorted them to local bars and saloons to drink and gamble.

This is my story…