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My Friend FlickaMy Friend Flicka
CBS, 1955 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Adventure, Western



Set in Montana about 1900, this was a story about young Ken McLaughlin and his horse Flicka. Ken lived on a ranch with his parents Rob and Nell and the ranch-hand Gus and had many an adventure.


PonderosaPonderosa
Ion Television, 2001 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Family, Western



It it 1849 and the Cartwright family has moved onto some scrub land in the territory of Nevada. As a widower Ben Cartwright tries to raise his sons Adam, Hoss and Little Joe in this new land.


Sky KingSky King
NBC, 1952 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Western



Schuyler J. ("Sky") King of the Flying Crown Ranch and his niece Penny fight the evil that men do and take arms against a sea of troubles in Sky's plane, the Songbird. The aerodynamic Western. Adapted from the radio series Sky King (1946-1954).


The Roy Rogers ShowThe Roy Rogers Show
NBC, 1951 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Western



Post, the cereals you like the most, and Jello Instant Pudding, the new busy-day dessert, brings you: "The Roy Rogers Show", starring: Roy Rogers - King of the Cowboys, Trigger - his Golden Palamino, with Dale Evans - Queen of the West, Pat Brady - his comical sidekick, and Roy's wonder dog - Bullet.


Bordertown (1989)Bordertown (1989)
CTV, 1989 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Adventure, Western
4.0


Bordertown is set in the 1880's, and centers around two lawmen, an American Marshal and a Canadian Mounted Policeman, who must share jurisdiction of a small town that straddles the U.S./Canadian border. Both are romantically interested in Marie Dumont, the French widow of the town doctor, who has taken over her late husband's practice.


RiverboatRiverboat
NBC, 1959 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Western



Tales of the crew and passengers aboard the Enterprise, traveling along the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio Rivers in the 1840s.


SugarfootSugarfoot
ABC, 1957 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Western



Will Hutchins starred as Tom Brewster, an Easterner who headed west to seek his fortune with hopes of becoming an attorney. Though basically mild-mannered and peaceful, Brewster frequently found himself in violent situations and usually tried to use reason rather than gunplay to get himself out of these tight spots. Because of his peaceful nature and because he hailed from the East, Brewster found himself stuck with the nickname of "Sugarfoot" which was one notch lower than a tenderfoot.


Zane Grey TheaterZane Grey Theater
CBS, 1956 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Western



This was an anthology series based, mostly, on the works of Zane Grey. Grey was a writer of westerns, and this show used both his short stories and books as inspiration (works by other writers were also adapted when the Grey material ran out). Dick Powell hosted, and Harry Lubin provided the music (the song "Way Out West" opens and closes the show).


26 Men26 Men
Syndicated, 1957 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Western



Twenty-Six Men was based on true official files of the Arizona Rangers in the final days taming the old west. In 1901, a law enforcement organization was formed, known as the Arizona Rangers, consisting of twenty-six men: a captain, a lieutentant, four sergeants, and twenty privates. The Rangers preserved and maintained law and order in the Arizona Territory, making arrests of criminals in any part of Arizona. As one of the orginal members reportedly recalled: "The reason there was only twenty-six of us was because the Territory couldn't afford no more." The series, incidentally, was shot on location in Arizona, and many residents of Tulsa and Phoenix played supporting roles.


Black SaddleBlack Saddle
ABC, 1959 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Western



Clay Culhane was from a family of gunfighters, but after his brothers died in shoot-outs, he chose to practice law instead of trying to settle disputes the old fashioned way. He began traveling through the New Mexico territory after the Civil War trying to help those who needed legal assistance. He was constantly followed by U.S. Marshall Gib Scott who was convinced that he would turn back to his family's life of crime.


Casey JonesCasey Jones
Syndicated, 1958 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Western



Television version of the classic train story of Casey Jones, the engineer of the steam-engine powered "Cannonball Express".


Colt .45Colt .45
ABC, 1957 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Action, Western



Christopher Colt, a government agent disguised as a gun salesman, tracks down notorious criminals in this thrilling Western series. Loosely based on the 1950 film of the same name, Colt .45 follows Colt as he uses his wits and sharpshooting skills to bring justice to the Wild West.


CusterCuster
ABC, 1967 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Action, Military/War, Western



The Civil War has ended and Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer has do deal with the changes in his life after the war. After a court martial, Custer was knocked down a rank and assigned to Fort Hays, Kansas where he will be in charge of the 7th Army Cavalry Regiment. There, Custer is able to improve the skills of the 7th Cavalry, which he would eventually lead in the famous Battle of Little Bighorn.


Dusty's TrailDusty's Trail
Syndicated, 1973 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Action, Adventure, Western



A mishap separates a stage and wagon from the wagon train, leaving them to make their way to California. Join Dusty and crew on their journey westward. Follow the misadventures of Dusty and his fellow travelers as they face challenges and forge friendships on the dusty trail to the Golden State.


The Tall ManThe Tall Man
NBC, 1960 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Western



Set in New Mexico during the 1870s, The Tall Man told fictionalized stories of the adventures of two real-life characters, Deputy Sheriff Pat Garrett and William H. Bonney. The Latter was more popularly known as Billy the Kid, a youthful gunfighter with a penchant for getting himself into trouble. Billy and Pat, whose honesty and forthrightness had earned him the nickname "The Tall Man".


Mackenzie's RaidersMackenzie's Raiders
Syndicated, 1958 Cancelled/Ended | Western



The story of a cavalry unit and its attempts to bring law and order to the area along the Texas-Mexico border during the 1870's. Richard Carlson starred as the unit's commanding officer.


State TrooperState Trooper
NBC, 1956 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Action, Adventure, Crime



Tall, good looking, and rugged, Rod Cameron stars as Officer Rod Blake in this western themed crime drama set in Las Vegas, Nevada. Based on true cases from the files of the Nevada State Police, each episode finds Blake and his fellow officers fighting crime in the Silver State. Each weekly episode features guest stars from the world of stage, screen and television, including: Michael Landon, Carolyn Jones, Denver Pyle and many more.


Barbary CoastBarbary Coast
ABC, 1975 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Western



Jeff Cable is a government agent working for the governor of California. A master of disguise, he easily goes undercover for his assignments. When he needs help he can count on casino owner, Cash Conover. Set in the 1870s, the show took place in the Barbary Coast area of San Francisco.


NicholsNichols
NBC, 1971 Cancelled/Ended | Western
4.0


Nichols was an American Western series broadcast in the United States on NBC between 1971-72, set in the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914.


Circus BoyCircus Boy
NBC, 1956 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Family, Adventure, Western



Join Corky, a 12-year-old boy, in his adventures as a water boy for baby elephant Bimbo and the behind-the-scenes life of a traveling circus. Watch as Corky navigates the ups and downs of circus life under the guidance of Big Tim Champion. Exciting, heartwarming, and full of wonder!


Once Upon a Time... The AmericasOnce Upon a Time... The Americas
France 3, 1992 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Family, Adventure



Explore the history of America, from the very first inhabitants to the present day, including the Aztecs and the Incas, the conquistadors, the war of independence, and the gold rush through story.


Best of the WestBest of the West
ABC, 1981 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Western



The Wild West misadventures of a mild-mannered store owner turned town Marshal.


The Gene Autry ShowThe Gene Autry Show
CBS, 1950 Cancelled/Ended | Family, Western



The already legendary singing cowboy rode with his comic pal Pat from town to town bringing justice, song and his horse Champion to the old Southwest.


The Travels of Jaimie McPheetersThe Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
ABC, 1963 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Adventure, Western



A young boy (Kurt Russell) and his con man father (Dan O'Herlihy) travel west on a wagon train in the 1840's. The series aired for one season on ABC in 1963-64.


Luke's KingdomLuke's Kingdom
Nine, 1976 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Action, Adventure, Western



The year is 1829: Jason Firbeck, a retired naval lieutenant recently widowed, takes sons Samuel and Luke and daughter Jassy to New South Wales to claim land bequeathed to them by a wealthy friend. A strange new world greets the Yorkshire family. Amid red-coated soldiery, yellow-jacketed convicts, and a tanned peasantry governed by a wealthy elite, the Firbecks equip themselves with arms and supplies, and set off across the sweltering plains; the hardships and hazards they face confirm Lukes resolve to become the leader of his family of pioneers.


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