---
title: "The Wide Country"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wide-country-1962"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 5958
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 28
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Wide Country (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wide-country-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Wide Country is a television series first released in 1962. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 28 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A champion rodeo bronco rider tries to steer his younger brother away from the same dangerous path."

### Why Watch
- features a champion rodeo bronco rider
- focuses on family conflict in the rodeo world

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited detailed episode information provided in the sources
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic, focusing on the gritty world of professional rodeo and sibling dynamics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: western, dramatic, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-wide-country-1962#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Slim Pickens**
- **Andrew Prine**
- **Earl Holliman**
- **James Caan** as *Buddie Simpson*
- **Paul Newlan**
- **Dee Carroll** as *The Mother*
- **Marjorie Reynolds** as *Katy Blaufus*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is The Wide Country?
It is an American Western television series that originally aired on NBC.

### Q: When did the series air?
It aired from September 20, 1962, to April 25, 1963.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Mitch Guthrie, a champion bronco rider.

### Q: What is the relationship between Mitch and Andy Guthrie?
Mitch is the older brother who tries to keep his kid brother, Andy, from pursuing a life as a bronco rider.

### Q: Who is part of the series cast?
Slim Pickens is listed as a cast member.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Wide Country — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/5958)
- [The Wide Country (1962 - 1963) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/the-wide-country)
- [Wide Country (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_Country_(TV_series))
- [Wide Country (1962) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/149217-wide-country/prehled/)
- [Wide Country, The 78% [La route des rodéos] (1962) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/163164-wide-country-the)

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