The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok 1951

Overview

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok is an American Western television series that aired from 1951 through 1958. Produced by Screen Gems, the show was launched in first‑run syndication before securing network slots; it was broadcast on CBS from 1955 until the series ended in 1958, and during the final two years it also aired on ABC. Over its eight‑season run, the program presented episodic stories set in the frontier era, with the titular character portrayed by actor Guy Madison, who is noted for being best known for this role. The series was part of the early wave of television Westerns that helped define the genre during the 1950s, reaching audiences on both major networks simultaneously toward the end of its tenure. Its production spanned the full seven‑year period, concluding in 1958 after delivering a substantial body of episodes across its eight seasons.