Trackdown 1957
What is Trackdown?
Trackdown is an American Western television series that aired on CBS between 1957 and 1959. The series starred Robert Culp and was produced by Dick Powell's Four Star Television, with filming taking place at the Desilu-Culver Studio.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 71
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 1957
- Last aired
- Sep 23, 1959
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Western, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Trackdown is an American Western television series that aired on CBS between 1957 and 1959. The series starred Robert Culp and was produced by Dick Powell's Four Star Television, with filming taking place at the Desilu-Culver Studio. More than seventy episodes of the series were produced. The series was a spin-off of Dick Powell's anthology series, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater. Trackdown featured Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman, portrayed by Robert Culp, as he traveled the Old West tracking down various criminals. The series archives contain scripts from the show, including twenty-one scripts in carbon and mimeographed copy formats. The show was a classic TV series that showcased Robert Culp's portrayal of a Texas Ranger in a relentless pursuit of justice. The series aired for two seasons on CBS.
Should you watch it?
“Robert Culp stars as a determined Texas Ranger tracking criminals across the frontier.”
- Robert Culp's compelling lead performance
- authentic 1950s Western production values
- episodic storytelling with clear moral conflicts
- formulaic episodic structure
- limited character development beyond the protagonist
you enjoy classic Westerns with strong lead performances and straightforward storytelling.
Suitable for general audiences who enjoy traditional Western themes and period settings.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Marple Brothers Oct 4, 1957
- E2 Law in Lampasas Oct 11, 1957
- E3 San Saba Incident Oct 18, 1957
- E4 Easton, Texas Oct 25, 1957
- E5 Like Father Nov 1, 1957
- E6 Sweetwater, Texas Nov 8, 1957
- E7 Alpine, Texas Nov 15, 1957
- E8 Self-Defense Nov 22, 1957
- E9 End of an Outlaw Nov 29, 1957
- E10 Look for the Woman Dec 6, 1957
- E11 The Town Dec 13, 1957
- E12 Man and Money Dec 27, 1957
- E13 The Reward Jan 3, 1958
- E14 The Farrand Story Jan 10, 1958
- E15 Right of Way Jan 17, 1958
- E16 The Witness Jan 24, 1958
- E17 The Toll Road Jan 31, 1958
- E18 The Young Gun Feb 7, 1958
- E19 The Wedding Feb 14, 1958
- E20 The Trail Feb 28, 1958
- E21 The Bounty Hunter Mar 7, 1958
- E22 The Judge Mar 14, 1958
- E23 The House Mar 21, 1958
- E24 The Boy Mar 28, 1958
- E25 The Pueblo Kid Apr 4, 1958
- E26 The Winter Boys Apr 11, 1958
- E27 The Mistake Apr 18, 1958
- E28 The Deal Apr 25, 1958
- E29 The Jailbreak May 2, 1958
- E30 The End of the World May 9, 1958
- E31 The Brothers May 16, 1958
- E32 The Governor May 23, 1958
Season 2 · 39 episodes
- E1 Killer Take All Sep 5, 1958
- E2 Outlaw's Wife Sep 12, 1958
- E3 Chinese Cowboy Sep 19, 1958
- E4 The Set-Up Sep 26, 1958
- E5 A Stone for Benny French Oct 3, 1958
- E6 Trapped Oct 10, 1958
- E7 Matter of Justice Oct 17, 1958
- E8 Tenner Smith Oct 24, 1958
- E9 The Avenger Oct 31, 1958
- E10 The Schoolteacher Nov 7, 1958
- E11 Deadly Decoy Nov 14, 1958
- E12 Sunday's Child Nov 21, 1958
- E13 Day of Vengeance Nov 28, 1958
- E14 Three-Legged Fox Dec 5, 1958
- E15 The Kid Dec 12, 1958
- E16 Guilt Dec 19, 1958
- E17 Every Man a Witness Dec 26, 1958
- E18 McCallin's Daughter Jan 2, 1959
- E19 Bad Judgment Jan 28, 1959
- E20 Terror Feb 4, 1959
- E21 The Feud Feb 11, 1959
- E22 The Samaritan Feb 18, 1959
- E23 The Gang Feb 25, 1959
- E24 The Threat Mar 4, 1959
- E25 Hard Lines Mar 11, 1959
- E26 Fear Mar 18, 1959
- E27 Stranger in Town Mar 25, 1959
- E28 The Protector Apr 1, 1959
- E29 False Witness Apr 8, 1959
- E30 The Trick Apr 15, 1959
- E31 The Eyes of Jerry Kelso Apr 22, 1959
- E32 The Gift Horse Apr 29, 1959
- E33 The Vote May 6, 1959
- E34 The Unwanted May 13, 1959
- E35 Toss-Up May 20, 1959
- E36 Inquest Sep 2, 1959
- E37 Back to Crawford Sep 9, 1959
- E38 Blind Alley Sep 16, 1959
- E39 Quiet Night in Porter Sep 23, 1959
Frequently asked questions
Is this show connected to any other series?
Yes, it originated as a spin-off from Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater anthology series.
Where was the show filmed?
The series was filmed at the Desilu-Culver Studio.
How long did the series run?
The show aired between 1957 and 1959.
Who produced the series?
It was produced by Dick Powell's Four Star Television.
How many episodes were made?
More than seventy episodes were produced during its run.