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Overland Trail 1960

Name: Overland Trail
Genre: Western
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Doug McClure, William Bendix, Mary Tyler Moore, James Best, Adam West

★ 6.3/10 Western 1 seasons · 17 eps Ended

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What is Overland Trail?

Overland Trail is a television series first released in 1960. Catalogued under Western.

Type: TV series
Year: 1960
Status: Ended
Episodes: 17
Runtime: 60 minutes
First aired: Feb 7, 1960
Networks: NBC
Genres: Western
Updated: Sep 14, 2026

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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.5/10

🧠 Narrative Depth7.4/10

🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10

🎬 Production Scale8.2/10

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Overview

Overland Trail is a television series first released in 1960. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 17 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“A rugged stagecoach superintendent and his eager partner battle frontier dangers to keep routes running.”

#western #adventure #old-west #action #episodic

Reasons to watch

Classic western frontier action
Charismatic lead duo
Straightforward episodic storytelling

Keep in mind

Limited episode count may feel brief
Production values reflect early 1960s TV constraints

Watch it if you enjoy no‑frills, mid‑century westerns with a focus on stagecoach drama.

The series presents typical 1960s western themes and is suitable for viewers comfortable with period action.

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Cast

Doug McClure Frank 'Flip' Flippen

William Bendix Frederick Thomas 'Fred' Kelly

Mary Tyler Moore Joan Ransom

James Best

Adam West

Sue George Calamity Jane

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Frequently asked questions

When did Overland Trail air?

It aired in 1960.

Who are the main characters?

Frederick Thomas 'Fred' Kelly, the superintendent, and Frank 'Flip' Flippen, his partner.

Which actors portrayed the leads?

William Bendix played Fred Kelly and Doug McClure played Flip.

What is the series premise?

It follows a stagecoach line superintendent and his young associate as they strive to keep stage routes open and safe.

What genre is Overland Trail?

It is a western television series.

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