The Texan 1958
What is The Texan?
The Texan is an American Western television series that aired on the CBS television network from 1958 to 1960. The program was created by James Gunn and Kathleen Hite and starred actor Rory Calhoun.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 78
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 29, 1958
- Last aired
- Oct 5, 1960
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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The Texan is an American Western television series that aired on the CBS television network from 1958 to 1960. The program was created by James Gunn and Kathleen Hite and starred actor Rory Calhoun. The series follows the story of a Civil War veteran, identified as Bill Longley, who travels from town to town across Texas. While the character does not actively seek out conflict, his reputation as the fastest gun in the west often results in him encountering trouble during his travels. In addition to Rory Calhoun, the cast included Regis Parton, Duncan Lamont, and James Drake. The production is categorized as a Western and is noted for featuring Calhoun, who was a popular actor in B movies. The series concluded its broadcast run in 1960 after two years on the air. This archival overview is based on records documenting the show's original run, creative team, and primary cast members who appeared alongside the lead performer throughout the series.
Should you watch it?
“Rory Calhoun stars as a wandering gunslinger navigating the challenges of the American West.”
- features popular actor Rory Calhoun
- classic western storytelling
- limited availability
- episodic format
Watch it if you enjoy traditional westerns from the late 1950s.
The series contains standard western action typical of television programs from the late 1950s.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 37 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Texan in Town Sep 29, 1958
- E2 The Man with the Solid Gold Star Oct 6, 1958
- E3 The Troubled Town Oct 13, 1958
- E4 The First Notch Oct 20, 1958
- E5 The Edge of the Cliff Oct 27, 1958
- E6 Jail for the Innocents Nov 3, 1958
- E7 A Tree for Planting Nov 10, 1958
- E8 The Hemp Tree Nov 17, 1958
- E9 The Widow of Paradise Nov 24, 1958
- E10 Desert Passage Dec 1, 1958
- E11 No Tears for the Dead Dec 8, 1958
- E12 The Easterner Dec 15, 1958
- E13 A Time of the Year Dec 22, 1958
- E14 The Lord Will Provide Dec 29, 1958
- E15 The Duchess of Denver Jan 5, 1959
- E16 A Quart of Law Jan 12, 1959
- E17 Outpost Jan 19, 1959
- E18 The Peddler Jan 26, 1959
- E19 Return to Friendly Feb 2, 1959
- E20 The Man Behind the Star Feb 9, 1959
- E21 The Ringer Feb 16, 1959
- E22 The Eyes of Captain Wylie Feb 23, 1959
- E23 The Marshal of Yellow Jacket Mar 2, 1959
- E24 No Love Wasted Mar 9, 1959
- E25 A Race for Life Mar 16, 1959
- E26 Letter of the Law Mar 23, 1959
- E27 Private Account Apr 6, 1959
- E28 Caballero Apr 13, 1959
- E29 Blood Money Apr 20, 1959
- E30 No Place to Stop Apr 27, 1959
- E31 Reunion May 4, 1959
- E32 Badlands May 11, 1959
- E33 South of the Border May 18, 1959
- E34 The Smiling Loser May 25, 1959
- E35 The Sheriff of Boot Hill Jun 1, 1959
- E36 The Gunfighter Jun 8, 1959
- E37 The Man Hater Jun 15, 1959
Season 2 · 41 episodes
- E1 No Way Out Sep 14, 1959
- E2 Image of Guilt Sep 21, 1959
- E3 Cattle Drive Sep 28, 1959
- E4 The Dishonest Posse Oct 5, 1960
- E5 Blue Norther Oct 12, 1959
- E6 Traildust Oct 19, 1959
- E7 The Telegraph Story Oct 26, 1959
- E8 Stampede Nov 2, 1959
- E9 Showdown at Abilene Nov 9, 1959
- E10 The Reluctant Bridegroom Nov 16, 1959
- E11 Trouble on the Trail Nov 23, 1959
- E12 Cowards Don't Die Nov 30, 1959
- E13 Border Incident Dec 7, 1959
- E14 Dangerous Ground Dec 14, 1959
- E15 End of Track Dec 21, 1959
- E16 Rough Track to Payday Dec 28, 1959
- E17 Friend of the Family Jan 4, 1960
- E18 The Taming of Rio Nada Jan 11, 1960
- E19 Sixgun Street Jan 18, 1960
- E20 The Terrified Town Jan 25, 1960
- E21 Thirty Hours to Kill Feb 1, 1960
- E22 Quarantine Feb 8, 1960
- E23 Buried Treasure Feb 15, 1960
- E24 Captive Crew Feb 22, 1960
- E25 Showdown Feb 29, 1960
- E26 Borrowed Time Mar 7, 1960
- E27 The Governor's Lady Mar 14, 1960
- E28 Town Divided Mar 21, 1960
- E29 The Guilty and the Innocent Mar 28, 1960
- E30 Presentation Gun Apr 4, 1960
- E31 Ruthless Woman Apr 11, 1960
- E32 The Nomad Apr 18, 1960
- E33 Killer's Road Apr 25, 1960
- E34 Lady Tenderfoot May 9, 1960
- E35 The Invisible Noose May 16, 1960
- E36 The Mountain Man May 23, 1960
- E37 Johnny Tuvo May 30, 1960
- E38 The Accuser Jun 6, 1960
- E39 Mission to Monterrey Jun 13, 1960
- E40 Badman Jun 20, 1960
- E41 24 Hours to Live Sep 5, 1960
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in The Texan?
The series stars B movie actor Rory Calhoun.
When did the show air?
The Texan aired from 1958 to 1960.
Which network broadcast the series?
The show was broadcast on the CBS television network.
What genre is the show?
The Texan is a Western television series.
Is the series a modern production?
No, it is a classic television series that originally aired in the late 1950s.