Branded 1965

Overview

Branded is an American Western television series that aired on NBC from 1965 through 1966. The program was sponsored by Procter and Gamble and occupied the Sunday night 8:30 p.m. Eastern time slot. The series was created by Larry Cohen and featured color episodes. Chuck Connors starred in the lead role of Jason McCord. The narrative is set in the 1880s and follows McCord, a former United States Army Cavalry captain. McCord was drummed out of the service following an accusation of cowardice that he maintains was unjust. Throughout the series, he travels across the country attempting to prove that he is not a coward. In addition to Connors, the cast included Chuck Hamilton, William Bryant, and John Pickard. The show is recognized as a classic television series and has been made available for viewing on platforms such as YouTube. The production focused on compelling storylines and the development of memorable characters as the protagonist sought to clear his reputation after his military discharge.