Hopalong Cassidy 1952
What is Hopalong Cassidy?
Hopalong Cassidy is a western television series that premiered in 1952. The program holds the distinction of being the first western series to air on television.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 19, 1952
- Last aired
- Apr 2, 1954
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Hopalong Cassidy is a western television series that premiered in 1952. The program holds the distinction of being the first western series to air on television. The show was broadcast on the NBC network. The series features actor William Boyd, who portrays the title character, the cowboy Hopalong Cassidy. The program is categorized as a western. All information regarding the production is derived from official archival records.
Should you watch it?
“Hopalong Cassidy is an American western series featuring the iconic adventures of a fictional gunslinger.”
- historical significance as television's first western
- features William Boyd as the lead character
- limited availability of modern production information
Watch it if you are interested in the origins of the western genre on television.
The series is a classic western program suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Guns Across the Border Sep 19, 1952
- E2 The Knife of Carlos Valero Sep 25, 1952
- E3 The Trap Sep 26, 1952
- E4 Alien Range Oct 1, 1952
- E5 The Feud Oct 28, 1952
- E6 Ghost Trails Oct 28, 1952
- E7 Marked Cards Oct 28, 1952
- E8 Don Colorado Dec 1, 1952
- E9 Black Waters Dec 1, 1952
- E10 Blind Encounter Dec 1, 1952
- E11 The Promised Land Dec 10, 1952
- E12 The Vanishing Herd Dec 12, 1952
- E13 Black Sheep Dec 26, 1952
- E14 Lawless Legacy Dec 31, 1952
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Devil's Idol Oct 9, 1953
- E2 The Sole Survivor Oct 16, 1953
- E3 The Valley Raiders Oct 23, 1953
- E4 Twisted Trails Oct 30, 1953
- E5 The Last Laugh Nov 6, 1953
- E6 The Jinx Wagon Nov 13, 1953
- E7 Illegal Entry Nov 20, 1953
- E8 Gypsy Destiny Nov 27, 1953
- E9 Arizona Troubleshooters Dec 4, 1953
- E10 Death by Proxy Dec 11, 1953
- E11 Frontier Law Dec 18, 1953
- E12 Don't Believe in Ghosts Dec 25, 1953
- E13 The Renegade Press Jan 1, 1954
- E14 Double Trouble Jan 8, 1954
- E15 Copper Hills Jan 15, 1954
- E16 New Mexico Manhunt Jan 22, 1954
- E17 The Outlaw's Reward Jan 29, 1954
- E18 Grubstake Feb 2, 1954
- E19 Steel Trails West Feb 12, 1954
- E20 Silent Testimony Feb 19, 1954
- E21 3-7-77 Feb 26, 1954
- E22 Masquerade for Matilda Mar 5, 1954
- E23 Frame-Up for Murder Mar 12, 1954
- E24 The Black Sombrero Mar 19, 1954
- E25 The Emerald Saint Mar 26, 1954
- E26 Tricky Fingers Apr 2, 1954
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
William Boyd stars as the cowboy Hopalong Cassidy.
When did the series air?
The series aired on NBC between 1949 and 1954.
What is the genre of the show?
It is an American western television series.
Who created the character?
The character was created by writer Clarence E. Mulford.
Is this considered a significant show?
Yes, it is recognized as television's first western program.