Law of the Plainsman 1959
What is Law of the Plainsman?
The television series Law of the Plainsman is a Western series that aired on the NBC television network. It was a bold move for U.S.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 1959
- Last aired
- May 5, 1960
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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The television series Law of the Plainsman is a Western series that aired on the NBC television network. It was a bold move for U.S. network television at the time, as it featured a Native American as the lead character. The series starred Michael Ansara, who had earlier appeared in the series Broken. Law of the Plainsman is notable for its unique portrayal of a Native American in a leading role, a characteristic that set it apart from other Western television programs of its era. The series was introduced after its character was featured in two episodes of another popular Western series, The Rifleman.
Should you watch it?
“Follow a Native American U.S. Marshal keeping the peace in this 1959 Western series.”
- Features a rare Native American lead character for its time
- Stars Michael Ansara as U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart
- Spun off from the popular Western series The Rifleman
- Had a relatively short television run during its single broadcast season
Watch it if you enjoy classic television Westerns featuring unique lawman characters.
The series presents standard historical Western action and drama appropriate for its era.
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Season 1 · 30 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Prairie Incident Mytharc Oct 1, 1959
- E2 Full Circle Core Oct 8, 1959
- E3 A Matter Of Life And Death Core Oct 15, 1959
- E4 The Hostiles Core Oct 22, 1959
- E5 Passenger To Mescalero Core Oct 29, 1959
- E6 Blood Trails Core Nov 5, 1959
- E7 Desperate Decision Core Nov 12, 1959
- E8 Appointment In Santa Fe Core Nov 19, 1959
- E9 The Gibbet Core Nov 26, 1959
- E10 The Dude Core Dec 3, 1959
- E11 The Innocents Core Dec 10, 1959
- E12 Clear Title Core Dec 17, 1959
- E13 Toll Road Core Dec 24, 1959
- E14 Calculated Risk Core Dec 31, 1959
- E15 Fear Core Jan 7, 1960
- E16 Endurance Core Jan 14, 1960
- E17 The Comet Core Jan 21, 1960
- E18 The Rawhiders Core Jan 28, 1960
- E19 The Imposter Core Feb 4, 1960
- E20 Common Ground Core Feb 11, 1960
- E21 The Matriarch Core Feb 18, 1960
- E22 A Question Of Courage Core Feb 25, 1960
- E23 Dangerous Barriers Core Mar 10, 1960
- E24 The Show-Off Core Mar 17, 1960
- E25 Rabbit's Fang Core Mar 24, 1960
- E26 Stella Core Mar 31, 1960
- E27 Amnesty Core Apr 7, 1960
- E28 Jeb's Daughter Core Apr 14, 1960
- E29 Cavern Of The Wind Mytharc Apr 21, 1960
- E30 Trojan Horse Mytharc May 5, 1960
Frequently asked questions
When did Law of the Plainsman air?
The series aired from October 1, 1959, until May 5, 1960.
Which network broadcasted the series?
The series was broadcast on the NBC television network.
Who stars in the lead role?
Michael Ansara stars as Native American U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart.
How was the main character introduced?
The character of Sam Buckhart was introduced in two episodes of the ABC Western series The Rifleman.
What makes the show distinctive?
It was one of the few television programs at that time to feature a Native American as the lead character.
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