Have Gun Will Travel - OTRWesterns.com
Summary: Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter played by John Dehner on radio, who preferred to settle problems without violence, yet, when forced to fight, excelled. Paladin lived in the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, where he dressed in semi-formal wear, ate gourmet food, and attended opera. In fact, many who initially met him mistook him for a dandy from the East. When working, he dressed in black, used calling cards and wore a holster which carried characteristic chess knight emblems, and carried a derringer under his belt. The knight symbol is of course in reference to his name — possibly a nickname or working name — and his occupation as a champion-for-hire. The theme song of the series refers to him as “a knight without armor.” In addition, Paladin drew a parallel between his methods and the chess piece’s movement: “It’s a chess piece, the most versatile on the board. It can move in eight different directions, over obstacles, and it’s always unexpected.” Paladin was a former Army officer and a graduate of West Point. He was a polyglot, capable of speaking any foreign tongue required by the plot. He also had a thorough knowledge of ancient history and classical literature, and he exhibited a strong passion for legal principles and the rule of law.
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- Artist: Andrew Rhynes
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The Englishman Original Air Date: January 11, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Virginia Christine Ralph Moody Jeanne Bates Barney Phillips James Nusser Harry Bartell Writer: Sam Rolfe Producer: Norman Macdonnell
Helen Abjinian Original Air Date: January 04, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Lawrence Dobkin Richard Crenna Lillian Buyeff Virginia Christine Lynn Allen Writer: Gene Roddenberry Producer: Norman Macdonnell
No Visitors Original Air Date: December 28, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests: Virginia Gregg Vic Perrin Jeanne Bates Lou Krugman Writer: Don Brinkley Producer: Norman Macdonnell
Hanging Cross Original Air Date: December 21, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Paladin was hired to find a son who was taken by some renegade Indians, arrives to find they have a boy who may be the missing son. Paladin has to stop a war to […]
The Outlaw Original Air Date: December 14, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) A murderer breaks out of jail and had threatened to get the witness who helped put him away. Paladin offers his services for a nominal fee. Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Writer: […]
Ella West Original Air Date: December 07, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Paladin must take on the hardest challenge he has ever faced, turning a wild girl into a civilized girl. Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Writer: Roy Winsor
Road To Wickenberg Original Air Date: November 30, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) After being poisoned, robbed and beaten Paladin must get his stuff back. Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Writer: Roy Winsor
Strange Vendetta Original Air Date: November 23, 1958 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) After seeing a beautiful woman across the room Paladin overhears Hey Boy tell her that there were no more Opera Tickets for that night's show. Paladin, being the gentleman he is, offers to accompany […]
Trailer Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) This is a Trailer for the series Have Gun Will Travel Producer: Norman Macdonnell
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[singlepic id=23 w=100 h=100 float=left]Anything I Want Original Air Date: December 06, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Co-Stars: Virginia Gregg Walter Stocker Vic Perrin
[singlepic id=23 w=100 h=100 float=left]From Here To Boston Original Air Date: November 27, 1960 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Virginia Gregg (Miss Wong) Co-Stars: Vic Perrin Bartlett Robinson John James Lynn Allen
[singlepic id=23 w=100 h=100 float=left]Martha Nell Original Air Date: November 20, 1960 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Virginia Gregg (Miss Wong) Co-Stars: Jack Moyles Sam Edwards Charlie Lung Bartlett Robinson Anne Whitfield
[singlepic id=23 w=100 h=100 float=left]The Map Original Air Date: November 13, 1960 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Virginia Gregg (Miss Wong) Co-Stars: Virginia Christine Vic Perrin Tim Graham Ken Lynch
[singlepic id=23 w=100 h=100 float=left]The Odds Original Air Date: November 06, 1960 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Virginia Gregg (Miss Wong) Co-Stars: Harry Bartel Barney Phillips Dick Beals
