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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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Paladin receives a telegram that gives him a job that pays no money. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: February 15, 1959 Title: Return of Dr Thackery Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW again (707) 986-8739
When Paladin is hired to recover $30,000 dollars from a bank that was robbed by a man Paladin had killed some time before. Finding the money will not be easy with the bank robber dead and a wife unaware of the location of the missing money. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: […]
A murder wants Paladins help to get him free before he is lynched. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: February 01, 1959 Title: A Matter of Ethics Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW or (707) 986-8739
The Six Shooter helps a Teacher fight for what is right. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: January 25, 1959 Title: The Teacher
Paladin is paid to bring some people back to a man who is willing to pay his high prices. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: January 18, 1959 Title: Three Bells to Perdido Buy Season 1 on DVD
Paladin offers to escort a man through some of the deadliest country there is. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: January 11, 1959 Title: British Courage My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-891f33d0cc195bee10a4d6658e12120a}
After being hired to find a women’s husband, Paladin finds a baby in the middle of the desert. Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Have Gun Will Travel Date: December 28, 1958 Title: No Visitors Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben Wright (Heyboy) Vic Perrin Virginia Gregg Jean Bates Lou Crewman Written by: Don Brinkley
Title: Hanging Cross 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 protect more then just a boy. Original Aired Date: December 21, 1958 Stars: John Dehner (Paladin) Ben […]
Paladin must take on the hardest challenge he has ever faced, turning a wild girl into a civilized girl. Written by Gene Roddenberry Original Air Date: December 07, 1958
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. Original Air Date: December 14, 1958
After being poisoned, robbed and beaten Paladin must get his stuff back. Original Air Date: November 30, 1958
After seeing a beautiful woman across the room Paladin over hears Hey Boy tell her that there where no more Opera Tickets for that nights show. Paladin being the gentleman he is offers to accompany her, it ends up being a night like no other. Original Air Date: November 23, 1958
