The Restless Gun is an American western television series that appeared on NBC between 1957 and 1959, with John Payne in the role of Vint Bonner, a wandering cowboy in the era after the American Civil War. A skilled gunfighter, Bonner is an idealistic person who prefers peaceful resolutions of conflict wherever possible. He is gregarious, intelligent, and public-spirited. The half-hour black-and-white program aired seventy-eight episodes. Jeanne Bates appeared in varying roles with Payne in five episodes of The Restless Gun. The Restless Gun theme song begins: "I ride with the wind, my eyes on the sun, and my hand on my restless gun..." The song composer is probably Paul Dunlap, credited as the primary series composer, but could have been contributed to by either of the two other series composers, Dave Kahn and Stanley Wilson, also. Two versions are currently posted on YouTube, but neither posting lists any composer or performance credits.
Deadwood takes place in the late 1800s in the lawless mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota, during the gold rush. The show follows the lives and struggles of a diverse cast of characters, including outlaws, law enforcement, and saloon owners, as they navigate a town filled with greed, violence, and manipulation.
The Deputy is an American western series that aired on NBC from September 1959, to July 1961. The series stars Henry Fonda as Chief Marshal Simon Fry of the Arizona Territory and Allen Case as Deputy Clay McCord, a storekeeper who tried to avoid using a gun.
Two men face off in a savage, deserted world. Bounty hunter Red Bill is on the hunt for a particular outlaw and is collecting the heads of other wanted individuals as he searches. His investigations take him to the town of Greenvale where he falls foul of the local sheriff Arthur McCoy who sees him as infringing on his territory. The sheriff is also not above using his position to enrich himself. In addition there is the gold-obsessed Thompson who is trying to acquire all the land in and around Greenvale by any means possible.
The Tall Man is a half-hour American western television series about Sheriff Pat Garrett and the gunfighter Billy the Kid that aired seventy-five episodes on NBC from 1960 to 1962, filmed by Revue Productions.
F Troop is a comedy TV show set in the 19th century that follows the misadventures of the bumbling soldiers of F Troop, a group of incompetent US Army soldiers stationed at Fort Courage in the Old West. Led by their clueless commanding officer, Captain Wilton Parmenter, and his dimwitted blonde sidekick, Corporal Randolph Agarn, the soldiers find themselves in various hilarious situations as they interact with the Hekawi tribe, navigate Army life, and deal with the challenges of the Wild West.
Rango, an ordinary chameleon, accidentally ends up in Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West that is desperately in need of a new sheriff. When Rango discovers that the town's water supply is dwindling, he sets out on a mission to uncover the truth and save the town, while battling outlaws, mythical creatures, and his own identity crisis.
A renowned bounty hunter is enlisted by the military to track down the wife of a wealthy businessman who has been abducted by an army deserter. Along the journey, they encounter a powerful landowner and engage in a fierce standoff. Eventually, they find the captive woman, who has willingly run off with the deserter. The bounty hunter and his guide arrest the captors and bring the woman back to town. However, a series of conflicts arise, leading to a final showdown between the bounty hunter and his old enemy. In the end, the hunter triumphs, and the woman is set free.
A group of diverse individuals find themselves traveling together in a stagecoach through dangerous territory. As they face various obstacles and personal conflicts, they must learn to trust each other in order to survive.
Wichita Town is a half-hour western television series starring Joel McCrea, Jody McCrea, Carlos Romero, and George Neise that aired on NBC from September 30, 1959, until April 6, 1960. Joel McCrea played Marshal Mike Dunbar, in charge of keeping the peace the booming cowtown of Wichita, Kansas. His deputies were Ben Matheson, played by McCrea's real life son, Jody, and Rico Rodriquez, portrayed by Carlos Romero. Making occasional appearances were the town doctor, Nat Wyndham, the blacksmith, Aeneas MacLinahan, and the bartender in the local saloon, Joe Kingston, played in six episodes by Robert Foulk. The model for shows such as these had already been laid out by other western programs such as Gunsmoke, Lawman, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, so Wichita Town may not have been unique in its plotting and structure. The two most unusual features about the series were the presence of Joel McCrea, a favorite of Western movie audiences for his performance in such films as Union Pacific, Buffalo Bill, and Ramrod, and the fact that his real life son was in Wichita Town, but did not play his son. Wichita Town was produced by Mirisch Company and Joel McCrea's Production company for Four Star Television and aired for a single season.
Set in the 1860s, the fiercely independent French Canadian Vivienne Le Coudy embarks on a relationship with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen.
Bret Maverick is a light-hearted comedy-drama set in the Wild West of the 1880s. The show follows the adventures of Bret Maverick, a nonviolent gambler who navigates the world of poker, saloons, and ranches in the Arizona Territory. With his wit and charm, Bret finds himself entangled in various situations, often involving Apache Indians and conflicts over treaties. Despite the dangers and challenges, Bret manages to navigate his way through the Wild West with his unique style and endearing personality.
A successful lawman named Wyatt Earp plans to retire in Tombstone, Arizona. However, his plans are disrupted when he learns that a group of vicious outlaw Cowboys run the town. With the help of his brothers and friend Doc Holliday, Earp takes on the Cowboys in a deadly showdown. Along the way, they face ambushes, shootings, and personal losses. Despite the challenges, Earp remains determined to bring justice to Tombstone, ultimately leading to a final confrontation with a notorious gunslinger named Johnny Ringo. In the end, Earp finds peace and settles down with his love, Josephine Marcus.
After being raised by Native Americans, a white man discovers he has five half-brothers and sets out with them to find their abusive father and get revenge.
Stranded in 1955, Marty McFly learns about the death of Doc Brown in 1885 and must travel back in time to save him. With no fuel available, they must figure out how to escape the Old West before Emmett is killed.
Dead Man's Walk is an epic western TV show set in the year 1842. It follows the journey of a Texas Ranger and his comrades as they navigate the treacherous New Mexico Territory, encountering Apache Indians, battles, and loyalty tests along the way.
The Hatfields and McCoys, two families in the American West, engage in a bitter and violent feud that spans generations. As tensions rise, lives are lost and blood is shed in the name of vengeance and honor.
Rio Bravo is a western drama set in the 1880s. The story follows a sheriff who must protect a small town from a gang of criminals. He enlists the help of a drunk ex-lawman and a young gunslinger, forming an unlikely trio. As they face various obstacles, including conflicts among themselves and with the gang, they must rely on their loyalty and skills to maintain law and order.
Two bounty hunters with the same intentions team up to track down an escaped Mexican outlaw. The film follows their journey as they confront and kill various criminals, including the leader of a gang. Along the way, the bounty hunters face challenges, form alliances, and ultimately seek revenge and justice. The plot is filled with gun duels, action-packed sequences, and a tense showdown between the bounty hunters and the outlaw. As they work together, they not only chase their target but also uncover personal connections and motivations that drive their actions. With the backdrop of the Wild West, the movie showcases themes of honor, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice.
A corrupt politician appoints a black Sheriff in a western town to ruin it. However, the Sheriff proves to be a formidable opponent, using his quick wits and the help of a drunken gunslinger. Together, they overcome the townsfolk's hostility and defeat the politician's plans.