Branded 1965
What is Branded?
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.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1965
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 48
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 24, 1965
- Last aired
- Apr 24, 1966
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US, CA
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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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.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced cavalry officer struggles to clear his name after being falsely accused of cowardice.”
- strong lead performance
- classic western themes
- serialized narrative
- slow pacing
Watch it if you enjoy traditional westerns focused on themes of honor and redemption.
This series features standard western violence and dramatic conflict typical of mid-1960s television.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Survival Jan 24, 1965
- E2 The Vindicator Jan 31, 1965
- E3 The Test Feb 7, 1965
- E4 The Rules of the Game Feb 14, 1965
- E5 The Bounty Feb 21, 1965
- E6 Leap Upon Mountains... Feb 28, 1965
- E7 Coward Step Aside Mar 7, 1965
- E8 The Mission (1) Mar 14, 1965
- E9 The Mission (2) Mar 21, 1965
- E10 The Mission (3) Mar 28, 1965
- E11 The First Kill Apr 4, 1965
- E12 Very Few Heroes Apr 11, 1965
- E13 One Way Out Apr 18, 1965
- E14 That the Brave Endure Apr 25, 1965
- E15 Taste of Poison May 2, 1965
- E16 Price of a Name May 23, 1965
Season 2 · 32 episodes
- E1 Judge Not Sep 12, 1965
- E2 Now Join the Human Race Sep 19, 1965
- E3 Mightier than the Sword Sep 26, 1965
- E4 I Killed Jason McCord Oct 3, 1965
- E5 The Bar Sinister Oct 10, 1965
- E6 Seward's Folly Oct 17, 1965
- E7 Salute the Soldier Briefly Oct 24, 1965
- E8 The Richest Man in Boot Hill Oct 31, 1965
- E9 Fill No Glass for Me (1) Nov 7, 1965
- E10 Fill No Glass for Me (2) Nov 14, 1965
- E11 The Greastest Coward on Earth Nov 21, 1965
- E12 $10,000 for Durango Nov 28, 1965
- E13 Romany Roundup (1) Dec 5, 1965
- E14 Romany Roundup (2) Dec 12, 1965
- E15 A Proud Town Dec 19, 1965
- E16 The Golden Fleece Jan 2, 1966
- E17 The Wolfers Jan 9, 1966
- E18 This Stage of Fools Jan 16, 1966
- E19 A Destiny Which Made Us Brothers Jan 23, 1966
- E20 McCord's Way Jan 30, 1966
- E21 Nice Day for a Hanging Feb 6, 1966
- E22 Barbed Wire Feb 13, 1966
- E23 Yellow for Courage Feb 20, 1966
- E24 Call to Glory (1) Feb 27, 1966
- E25 Call to Glory (2) Mar 6, 1966
- E26 Call to Glory (3) Mar 13, 1966
- E27 The Ghost of Murietta Mar 20, 1966
- E28 The Assassins (1) Mar 27, 1966
- E29 The Assassins (2) Apr 3, 1966
- E30 Headed for Doomsday Apr 10, 1966
- E31 Cowards Die Many Times Apr 17, 1966
- E32 Kellie Apr 24, 1966
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in Branded?
The series stars Chuck Connors.
What is the premise of the show?
A former United States Army Cavalry captain is drummed out of the service after being accused of cowardice.
When did the show air?
The series aired on NBC from 1965 through 1966.
What was the show's time slot?
It aired on Sunday nights at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Who sponsored the program?
The series was sponsored by Procter & Gamble.