Saturday Matinee: Have Gun Will Travel: Bringem Back Alive (02-14-1960)

<p>Have Gun - Will Travel is a Western series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who travels the Old West helping those in need. The series was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow, and starred Richard Boone as Paladin.</p> <p>The show was a critical and commercial success, and spawned a successful radio version. It was one of the few shows in television history to be adapted into a radio series.</p> <p>The title of the show is a variation on a cliche used in personal advertisements in newspapers. It was popularized by the show in the 1950s and 1960s, and many variations have been used as titles for other works.</p> <p>Here are some additional facts about the show:</p> <p>The series was set in the Old West, but the exact time period was never specified. It is generally believed to be set in the 1870s or 1880s.</p> <p>Paladin was a skilled gunfighter, but he was also a gentleman. He was always willing to help those in need, even if it meant putting himself in danger. He was a complex character, and his motivations were not always clear.</p> <p>The show featured a number of recurring characters, including Paladin&#39;s sidekick, Hey Boy. Hey Boy was a Chinese man who served as Paladin&#39;s cook, valet, and friend. He was a loyal and trusted companion.</p> <p>Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960.</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dwight-allen0/support</a>