Follow the story of how the Old West was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning 15 years before, during and following the Civil War from 1859 to 1874, embark on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.
Set in the Arizona Territory during the 1870s, The High Chaparral follows the Cannon family as they navigate life in the Wild West. With conflicts between settlers, Native American tribes, and the remnants of the Confederacy, the show explores themes of survival, family, and the clash of cultures.
Follows a woman as she seeks revenge on the man she sees as responsible for the death of her son.
Wells Fargo is a classical western TV show set in the 19th century West. It follows the story of a Wells Fargo agent who deals with various challenges such as robberies, conflicts with Apache Indians, and conflicts with outlaws. The show takes place in towns like Phoenix, Globe, and Pinal City as well as landmarks like Tucson Territorial Prison and Apache Wells. It explores themes of law enforcement, frontier life, and the struggle for justice.
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.
Into the West follows the epic journey of a settler family as they encounter various challenges and conflicts in the Wild West during the 19th century. The miniseries explores themes of interracial relationships, Native American history, and the impact of the gold rush.
In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory, while facing the harsh realities of racism and violence in the American West.
Law of the Plainsman is a Western television series starring Michael Ansara that aired on the NBC television network from October 1, 1959, until May 5, 1960. The character of Native American U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart was introduced in two episodes of the popular ABC Western television series The Rifleman starring Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain. Law of the Plainsman is distinctive and unique in that it was one of the few television programs that featured a Native American as the lead character, a bold move for U.S.network television at that time. Ansara had earlier appeared in the series Broken Arrow, having portrayed the Apache chief, Cochise. Ansara, however, was not Native American but of Syrian descent. Ansara played Sam Buckhart, an Apache Indian who saved the life of a U.S. Cavalry officer after an Indian ambush. When the officer died, he left Sam money that was used for an education at private schools and Harvard University. After school, he returned to New Mexico where he became a Deputy Marshal working for Marshal Andy Morrison. He lived in a boarding house run by Martha Commager. The only other continuing character was 8-year old Tess Logan, an orphan who had been rescued by Buckhart. Robert Harland, later of Target: The Corruptors! starred in seven episodes as Deputy Billy Lordan. Wayne Rogers, who went on to star in another Four Star western, Stagecoach West, and later, M*A*S*H, also played deputy Lordan in several episodes.
Broken Arrow is a Western series which ran on ABC-TV in prime time from 1956 through 1958 on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Repeat episodes were shown by ABC on Sunday afternoons during the 1959–60 season. Selected repeats were then shown once again in prime time during the summer of 1960.
The Quest is an American Western series which aired on NBC from September to December 1976. The series stars Kurt Russell and Tim Matheson. The Quest's pilot episode aired as a television film on May 13, 1976.
Annie Oakley was an American Western television series that fictionalized the life of famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley. It ran from January 1954 to February 1957 in syndication, for a total of 81 black and white episodes, each 25 minutes long. ABC showed reruns on Saturday and Sunday daytime from 1959 to 1960 and from 1964 to 1965.
Hondo is a 17-episode Western television series starring Ralph Taeger that aired in the United States on ABC during the 1967 fall season. The series was produced by Batjac Productions, Inc., Fenady Associates, Inc., and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television.
In Rio Grande, a cavalry officer assigned to Fort Rio Grande battles the Apache Indians and tries to reconcile with his estranged son. Set in the 1870s on the US-Mexico border, the film showcases the tough guy persona of the cavalry as they face native American attacks and engage in various battles. The officer's wife and a redheaded woman add drama and romance to the story. It is a classical western movie directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, and Ben Johnson.
In She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, a retired soldier is forced to undertake one last assignment before his retirement. As a Confederate veteran serving in the US Cavalry, he must confront challenges such as a runaway stagecoach, a traitor in their midst, and a Native American tribe. Along the way, he navigates the complexities of relationships, loyalty, and duty. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the film explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the changing times of the frontier.
In the year 1874, an English immigrant travels to the American West in search of a legendary treasure hidden in the Sonora desert. Along the way, he encounters a variety of dangerous obstacles including outlaws, native tribes, and treacherous terrain. With the help of a US Marshal and a US Cavalry officer, he navigates through treacherous canyons and ravines in pursuit of the elusive gold.
During the American Civil War, a Union Army Colonel and his troops venture into Confederate territory to destroy a key railroad junction. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and conflicts, testing their bravery and loyalty.
Fort Apache tells the story of a dedicated captain and a tough colonel leading the U.S. Cavalry against the Apache nation in Arizona. Faced with challenges like massacres, discipline, and ambition, they make a heroic last stand.
In the Arizona Territory, tensions rise between the Apache Nation and the settlers. When an oilman tries to exploit the land, a battle for justice and peace ensues. Winnetou, a fearless Apache warrior, teams up with a local adventurer to confront the renegade forces and protect his people.
Stagecoach follows a group of strangers who must rely on each other when they find themselves in dangerous territory. As they travel together, they confront social prejudice, face off against outlaws and Native American attacks, and experience personal struggles and growth.
In 1889, a widowed woman from New York City named Catherine travels to the Dakota Territory to paint a portrait of the famous Native American leader, Sitting Bull. As Catherine befriends Sitting Bull and the Lakota Sioux tribe, tensions rise between the Sioux and the U.S. Cavalry. Catherine becomes deeply involved in the fight for Native American rights and justice.