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
- Copyright: Andrew T. Rhynes
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So True Mr Barnum Original Air Date: April 10, 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: Lawrence Dobkin Barney Phillips Sam Edwards Writer: Ann Dowd
Shanghai Is A Verb Original Air Date: April 03, 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: Edgar Barrier Harry Bartel Barney Phillips Tim Graham Charlie Lung Virginia Christine
They Told Me You Were Dead Original Air Date: March 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: Lou Krugman Bartlett Robinson Ralph Moody James Nusser Lillian Buyeff
Caesars Wife Original Air Date: March 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: Lawrence Dobkin Jack Moyles Bill Idelson Lynn Allen Writer: William N Robeson
Montana Vendetta Original Air Date: March 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: Ralph Moody Paul Dubov Barney Phillips Writer: Ann Dowd
Somebody Out There Hates Me Original Air Date: March 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: Tim Graham Harry Bartel Don Diamond Writer: Thomas Hanley
Doll House In Diamond Springs Original Air Date: February 28, 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 Clayton Post Betty Harper Writer: Frank Paris
That Was No Lady Original Air Date: February 21, 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: Howard McNear Harry Bartel Vic Perrin Jeanette Nolan
Bringem Back Alive Original Air Date: February 14, 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 Vic Perrin Ralph Moody Barney Phillips
The Boss Original Air Date: February 07, 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: Anne Morrison Lawrence Dobkin Tim Graham Herb Vigran Vic Perrin
Bad Bert Original Air Date: January 31, 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: Lawrence Dobkin Bartlett Robinson James Nusser Peggy Webber
Nataehon Original Air Date: January 24, 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: Joseph Kearns Lillian Buyeff
French Leave Original Air Date: January 17, 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: Shirley Mitchell Harry Bartel Barney Phillips Marvin Miller
The Lonely One Original Air Date: January 10, 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 Paul Dubov Jeanne Bates
Return Engagement Original Air Date: January 03, 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: Lynn Allen Harry Bartel Lawrence Dobkin Sam Edwards
