The Alaskans 1959
“Their game was Klondike gold -but others could do the digging”
What is The Alaskans?
The Alaskans is a television series that aired during the late 1890s in the port of Skagway, Alaska. The show is set during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush and features a pair of adventurers who are intent on swindling travelers bound for the Yukon Territories.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1959
- Last aired
- Jun 12, 1960
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Western, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Alaskans is a television series that aired during the late 1890s in the port of Skagway, Alaska. The show is set during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush and features a pair of adventurers who are intent on swindling travelers bound for the Yukon Territories. The series stars Roger Moore as Silky Harris and Jeff York as Reno McKee. The show also features a singer, Rocky Shaw, who has a taste for the finer things in life. The Alaskans was the first regular work on American television for the British actor Roger Moore. The series was produced by ABC and Warner Brothers.
Should you watch it?
“Two charming con men scheme travelers in gold‑rush Alaska, but a savvy singer keeps them on their toes.”
- Authentic late‑19th‑century Alaskan setting
- First regular American TV role for future James Bond star Roger Moore
- Swindling schemes intertwine with musical flair
- The series ran only for a brief two‑year span, limiting episode count
Watch it if you enjoy breezy western adventures set during the Klondike Gold Rush.
The series has a light‑hearted adventure tone suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 36 episodes
- E1 Gold Sled Oct 4, 1959
- E2 Cheating Cheaters Oct 11, 1959
- E3 The Devil Made Five Oct 18, 1959
- E4 The Petticoat Crew Oct 25, 1959
- E5 Starvation Stampede Nov 1, 1959
- E6 Big Deal Nov 8, 1959
- E7 Contest at Gold Bottom Nov 15, 1959
- E8 Winter Song Nov 22, 1959
- E9 The Golden Fleece Nov 29, 1959
- E10 Doc Booker Dec 6, 1959
- E11 The Abominable Snowman Dec 13, 1959
- E12 Remember the Maine Dec 20, 1959
- E13 Million Dollar Kid Jan 3, 1960
- E14 The Trial of Reno McKee Jan 10, 1960
- E15 Gold Fever Jan 17, 1960
- E16 The Challenge Jan 24, 1960
- E17 The Long Pursuit Jan 31, 1960
- E18 Spring Fever Feb 7, 1960
- E19 Black Sand Feb 14, 1960
- E20 The Seal Skin-Game Feb 21, 1960
- E21 Peril at Caribou Crossing Feb 28, 1960
- E22 Behind The Moon Mar 6, 1960
- E23 Partners Mar 13, 1960
- E24 Disaster At Gold Hill Mar 20, 1960
- E25 The Last Bullet Mar 27, 1960
- E26 A Barrel Of Gold Apr 3, 1960
- E27 The Bride Wore Black Apr 10, 1960
- E28 Odd Man Hangs Apr 17, 1960
- E29 Counterblow Apr 24, 1960
- E30 Heart Of Gold May 1, 1960
- E31 Kangaroo Court May 8, 1960
- E32 The Silent Land May 15, 1960
- E33 Calico May 22, 1960
- E34 Sign Of The Kodiak May 29, 1960
- E35 White Vengeance Jun 5, 1960
- E36 The Ballad Of Whitehorse Jun 12, 1960
Frequently asked questions
When did The Alaskans air?
It aired from 1959 to 1960 on ABC.
Who are the main characters?
The show follows Silky Harris, played by Roger Moore, and Reno McKee, played by Jeff York.
Where is the series set?
It is set in the port of Skagway, Alaska, in the late 1890s during the Klondike Gold Rush.
What was notable about Roger Moore’s involvement?
It was his first regular work on American television.
What genre does the series belong to?
The Alaskans is a western television series with adventure elements.