The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a television western series loosely based on the life of frontier marshal Wyatt Earp. The half-hour black-and-white program aired for 229 episodes on ABC from 1955 to 1961 and featured Hugh O'Brian in the title role.
Cast: Hugh O'Brian
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33 episodes
- 1. Wyatt Earp Becomes A MarshalEllsworth, Kansas 1873. Young Wyatt arrives in town fresh from a buffalo hunt looking to clean up and find his friend Sheriff Whitney who has sent for him. Despite it's peaceful appearance, Ellsworth is an ornery little town in need of cleaning up. When his frind is shot, Wyatt feels he must take a stand.BCCSep 6, 1955
- 2. Mr. Earp Meets a LadyEarp jails Ben Thompson in the hope that his mentally unstable brother Bill will attempt a jailbreak, but the Marshal underestimates the misguided and naive ruthlessness of young Abbie Crandall, who is also determined to help Ben escape.BCCSep 13, 1955
- 3. Bill Thompson Gives InNo synopsis available yet.BCCSep 20, 1955
- 4. Marshal Earp Meets General LeeNo synopsis available yet.BCCSep 27, 1955
- 5. Marshal Earp's RomanceNo synopsis available yet.BCCOct 4, 1955
- 6. The Man Who LiedNo synopsis available yet.BCCOct 11, 1955
- 7. The GamblerNo synopsis available yet.BCCOct 18, 1955
- 8. The KillerNo synopsis available yet.BCCOct 25, 1955
- 9. John Wesley HardinNo synopsis available yet.BCCNov 1, 1955
- 10. The Bank RobbersNo synopsis available yet.BCCNov 8, 1955
- 11. King of the Cattle TrailsNo synopsis available yet.BCCNov 15, 1955
- 12. The Big Baby ContestNo synopsis available yet.BCCNov 22, 1955
- 13. Frontier Journalism Was FearlessNo synopsis available yet.BCCNov 29, 1955
- 14. Trail's End for a CowboyAn immature rancher's son forced to sell a herd at at a low price tries to make up the difference in a poker game while drunk and loses. Earp refuses to help since no law was broken so the son takes matters into his own hands.BCCDec 6, 1955
- 15. Rich Man's SonNo synopsis available yet.BCCDec 13, 1955
- 16. The Buntline SpecialNo synopsis available yet.BCCDec 20, 1955
- 17. Ben Thompson ReturnsEarp has been using sanitary laws to close crooked saloons as Ben Thompson comes to Wichita to open one. Ben feels a debt of gratitude toward Earp but it causes problems as the rest of the saloon operators have men gunning for Earp.BCCDec 27, 1955
- 18. Marshal Earp Plays CupidNo synopsis available yet.BCCJan 3, 1956
- 19. The AssassinsNo synopsis available yet.BCCJan 10, 1956
- 20. It's a Wise CalfNo synopsis available yet.BCCJan 17, 1956
- 21. Mr. Cousin and Mr. BrotherNo synopsis available yet.BCCJan 24, 1956
- 22. The BribeNo synopsis available yet.BCCJan 31, 1956
- 23. The Frontier TheatreEarp closes a show because the men attending are being ripped off by the girls in it. The owner wants to get even with Earp. He decides to attack the stars of a competing play hoping to trap Earp on his own terms but Earp has other plans.BCCFeb 7, 1956
- 24. Killing at Cowskin CreekBig winners at the Keno House are being killed and robbed on the way back to the their camps. Earp is unsure if it is crooked casino owners or someone else doing it. A volunteer comes forward to solve it but Earp is then faced with a mob.BCCFeb 14, 1956
- 25. The EnglishmanNo synopsis available yet.BCCFeb 21, 1956
- 26. The Desperate Half-HourNo synopsis available yet.BCCFeb 28, 1956
- 27. The Necktie PartyNo synopsis available yet.BCCMar 6, 1956
- 28. One of Jesse's GangNo synopsis available yet.BCCMar 13, 1956
- 29. The PinkertonsWhen a man is murdered in Wichita, Earp wants the Newton gang for it but Allen Pinkerton is interfering and more interested in recovering some stolen money. Due to Earp's actions, the Judge at Pinkerton's request takes Earp's badge.BCCMar 20, 1956
- 30. The SuffragetteNo synopsis available yet.BCCMar 27, 1956
- 31. Hunt the Man DownNo synopsis available yet.BCCApr 3, 1956
- 32. The War of the ColonelsNo synopsis available yet.BCCApr 10, 1956
- 33. Bat Masterson AgainNo synopsis available yet.BCCApr 17, 1956
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The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp is a television western series loosely based on the life of frontier marshal Wyatt Earp. The half-hour black-and-white program aired for 229 episodes on ABC from 1955 to 1961 and featured Hugh O'Brian in the title role.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Louis F. Edelman
- Cast
- Hugh O'Brian
- Studio
- sfm Entertainment, Desilu Productions, Wyatt Earp Enterprises
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Audio languages
English
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