Television Westerns Episode Guide : All United States Series, 1949-1996

Since Hopalong Cassidy and the Lone Ranger blazed their first trails on television in 1949, Westerns have been the genre of choice for 180 series through 1996. Some ( Gunsmoke, Bonanza , and Maverick , for example) were classics; others, such as 26 Men and Shotgun Slade , were quickly forgotten. From Adventures of Briscoe County, Jr. , through Zorro and Son , this comprehensive reference work covers all 180 Western series. Each entry opens with a listing of the broadcast history of the series, including original network, day and time. This is followed by a listing of the regular cast members and a brief premise of the series. The individual episodes are then covered, with the title, original air date, leading guest stars and a brief synopsis given. An exhaustive index completes the work.