The Dakotas 1963
What is The Dakotas?
The television series "The Dakotas" is a western television series that aired in 1963. It starred Larry Ward and featured Jack Elam, and is considered a spin-off of another western series.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 19
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 7, 1963
- Last aired
- May 13, 1963
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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The television series "The Dakotas" is a western television series that aired in 1963. It starred Larry Ward and featured Jack Elam, and is considered a spin-off of another western series. The show was broadcast by ABC and Warner Brothers. The series was short-lived, lasting only a brief period of time. It gained notoriety due to its abrupt cancellation, which occurred as a result of viewer protest over a specific scene. The scene in question was deemed objectionable by some viewers, leading to a strong reaction against the show. The cancellation occurred just one week after the incident, marking the end of the series.
Should you watch it?
“A brief 1963 western following a new cavalry unit on the frontier.”
- Stars Larry Ward and Jack Elam
- Spin‑off of the well‑known Cheyenne series
- Only one season before cancellation
- Episodes ended abruptly after controversy
Watch it if you enjoy concise 1960s westerns featuring early work by notable genre actors.
The series is rated TV‑PG and presents typical western action suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 19 episodes
- E1 Return To Drydock Mytharc Jan 7, 1963
- E2 Red Sky Over Bismarck Core Jan 14, 1963
- E3 Mutiny At Fort Mercy Core Jan 21, 1963
- E4 Trouble At French Creek Core Jan 28, 1963
- E5 Thunder In Pleasant Valley Core Feb 4, 1963
- E6 Crisis At High Banjo Mytharc Feb 11, 1963
- E7 Requiem At Dancer's Hill Core Feb 18, 1963
- E8 Fargo Core Feb 25, 1963
- E9 Incident At Rapid City Core Mar 4, 1963
- E10 Justice At Eagle's Nest Core Mar 11, 1963
- E11 Walk Through The Badlands Core Mar 18, 1963
- E12 Trial At Grand Forks Core Mar 25, 1963
- E13 Reformation At Big Nose Butte Core Apr 1, 1963
- E14 One Day In Vermillion Core Apr 8, 1963
- E15 Terror At Heart River Core Apr 5, 1963
- E16 The Chooser Of The Slain Core Apr 22, 1963
- E17 Feud At Snake River Core Apr 29, 1963
- E18 Sanctuary At Crystal Springs Mytharc May 6, 1963
- E19 A Nice Girl From Goliath Mytharc May 13, 1963
Frequently asked questions
When did The Dakotas air?
It was broadcast in 1963 on ABC.
Who are the lead actors?
The series stars Larry Ward and features Jack Elam.
Is The Dakotas related to any other show?
It is considered a spin‑off of Clint Walker's series Cheyenne.
Why was the series cancelled?
It was cancelled one week after heavy viewer protest over an objectionable scene.
What is the series’ content rating?
The show is rated TV‑PG.
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