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Have Gun, Will Travel 1957

“I don't think you got a very good look at this gun while you had it.”

★ 7.3/10 · 43 votes TV-G WesternAction & AdventureDrama 6 seasons · 225 eps Ended
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Have Gun - Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. The series was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by several individuals including Frank Pierson and Julian Claman.

Type
TV series
Year
1957
Status
Ended
Episodes
225
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Sep 14, 1957
Last aired
Apr 20, 1963
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Western, Action & Adventure, Drama
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🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Western #Action & Adventure #Drama
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Have Gun - Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. The series was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by several individuals including Frank Pierson and Julian Claman. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version, which debuted in 1958. The television show was highly rated, ranking number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons. The series consisted of 225 episodes and starred Richard Boone. The show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel and its episodes are also available on other platforms. Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular series that captivated viewers with its stories and depiction of the Old West. The series premiered on CBS and aired in a Saturday time slot.

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“A professional gunfighter travels the American West in this classic television Western series.”

Reasons to watch
  • historical television significance
  • successful radio adaptation
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  • limited availability on modern broadcast networks

Watch it if you enjoy classic American Western television series from the late 1950s.

The series reflects the standard tone and content typical of American Western television during its original broadcast era.

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Season 1 · 39 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 39 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
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When did the television series air?

The series aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963.

How many episodes were produced?

There were 225 episodes of the television series.

Who created the show?

The show was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow.

Was there a radio version?

Yes, the series spawned a successful radio version that debuted on November 23, 1958.

Where can the show be watched today?

The television show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel.

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