Johnny Ringo 1959
What is Johnny Ringo?
Johnny Ringo is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from October 1, 1959, until June 30, 1960, according to The Movie Database, although Wikipedia states the end date as September 29, 1960. The series stars Don Durant and is loosely based on the life of the notorious gunfighter and outlaw Johnny Ringo.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 1959
- Last aired
- Jun 30, 1960
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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Johnny Ringo is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from October 1, 1959, until June 30, 1960, according to The Movie Database, although Wikipedia states the end date as September 29, 1960. The series stars Don Durant and is loosely based on the life of the notorious gunfighter and outlaw Johnny Ringo. Johnny Ringo is also known as John Peters Ringo or John B. Ringgold, and he tangled with Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and Buckskin Franklin Leslie. The show was created by Aaron Spelling and features Don Durant, Mark Goddard, Karen Sharpe, and Terence de Marney. The series follows the story of Johnny Ringo, a former gunfighter who becomes the sheriff of a small Western town, where he attempts to keep the peace with the aid of his deputy and others. The series consists of episodes that can be streamed online, with all seasons available to watch.
Should you watch it?
“A former outlaw turns lawman in this Western series based on the life of Johnny Ringo.”
- features a notorious historical figure
- classic television Western
- short broadcast run
Watch it if you enjoy Westerns based on historical figures from the American frontier.
The series contains themes typical of the Western genre from the late 1950s.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 38 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Arrival Oct 1, 1959
- E2 Cully Oct 8, 1959
- E3 The Accused Oct 15, 1959
- E4 A Killing For Cully Oct 22, 1959
- E5 The Hunters Oct 29, 1959
- E6 The Posse Nov 5, 1959
- E7 Ghost Coach Nov 12, 1959
- E8 Dead Wait Nov 19, 1959
- E9 The Rain Man Nov 26, 1959
- E10 The Cat Dec 3, 1959
- E11 Love Affair Dec 17, 1959
- E12 Kid With A Gun Dec 24, 1959
- E13 Bound Boy Dec 31, 1959
- E14 East Is East Jan 7, 1960
- E15 Poster Incident Jan 14, 1960
- E16 Die Twice Jan 20, 1960
- E17 Four Came Quietly Jan 28, 1960
- E18 The Liars Feb 4, 1960
- E19 Mrs. Ringo Feb 11, 1960
- E20 The Assassins Feb 18, 1960
- E21 The Reno Brothers Feb 25, 1960
- E22 The Raffertys Mar 3, 1960
- E23 Uncertain Vengeance Mar 10, 1960
- E24 Border Town Mar 17, 1960
- E25 The Gunslinger Mar 24, 1960
- E26 The Vindicator Mar 31, 1960
- E27 Black Harvest Apr 7, 1960
- E28 Judgement Day Apr 14, 1960
- E29 The Killing Bug Apr 28, 1960
- E30 Soft Cargo May 5, 1960
- E31 Single Debt May 12, 1960
- E32 The Stranger May 19, 1960
- E33 The Derelict May 26, 1960
- E34 Shoot The Moon Jun 2, 1960
- E35 Killer, Choose A Card Jun 9, 1960
- E36 Reputation For Murder Jun 16, 1960
- E37 Lobo Lawman (Last filmed episode) Jun 23, 1960
- E38 Cave-In (Last Broadcast episode) Jun 30, 1960
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the title character?
The series stars Don Durant as Johnny Ringo.
When did the show air?
It aired on CBS from October 1, 1959, until June 30, 1960.
Is the show based on a real person?
Yes, it is loosely based on the life of the outlaw known as Johnny Ringo.
What other historical figures are mentioned?
The series references Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and Buckskin Franklin Leslie.
What is the show's genre?
It is an American Western television series.