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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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Blind Courage Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: May 31, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
In an Evil Time Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: May 24, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
Silver Queen Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: May 17, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
Statue of San Sebastion Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: May 10, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
Gunshy Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: May 03, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
The Gunsmith Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: April 26, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
Birds of a Feather Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: April 19, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
The Colonel and the Lady Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: April 12, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
Maggie O'Banion Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: April 05, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
A Sense of Justice Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: March 29, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
Five Books of Owen Deaver Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: March 22, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 History: March 29, 1959 - "Some Like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon premieres
Title: Death of a Young Gunfighter Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: March 15, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
Title: The Monster on Moonridge Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun, Will Travel Date: March 08, 1959 Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
When Heyboy is fired while Paladin is out of town he finds out why. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: March 01, 1959 Title: Heyboy's Revenge Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
When an Indian is being ran out of town Paladin fights for what is right. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: February 22, 1959 Title: Winchester Quarantine Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739 Stars: Paladin - John Dehner
