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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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Paladin tries to prevent a battle between Matt Beecher and the Pawnees Original Air Date: December 21, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Jess Kirkpatrick• Roy Woods• Dick Beals• Anne Morrison• Virginia Christine Writers:• Gene Roddenberry Producer:• Norman MacDonnell...
Dr. Phyllis Thackeray is trying to control an outbreak of smallpox, the son of a rancher isn't much help.Original Air Date: February 15, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Jeanne Bates• Sam Edwards• Harry Bartell• Lou Krugman• Lawrence DobkinWriters:• Stanley H. Silverman•...
The loot from a bank robbery is missing and not even the widow of the robber knows where it is.Original Air Date: February 08, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Eleanore Tanin• Joseph KearnsWriter:• Albert Aley• John DawsonProducer:• Norman MacDonnell...
A killer hires Paladin to keep himself from being lynched until he can stand trial.Original Air Date: February 01, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Jack Edwards• Jack Kruschen• Virginia Christine• Olan Soulé• Roy Woods• Vic PerrinWriter:• Sam Rolfe• John DunkelProducer:• Norman...
A school teacher insists on teaching the truth, which almost gets her school-house burned down!Original Air Date: January 25, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Helen Kleeb• Harry Bartell• Richard Perkins• Virginia Gregg• Joel Davis Writer:• Sam Rolfe• John Dawson Producer:•...
Paladin is hired to ride into "Perdido" and bring back Dave Enderby…alive!Original Air Date: January 18, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Paul Dubov• Jeanne Bates• Joseph Kearns• William Allen• Don Diamond• Howard Culver• Lillian Buyeff Writers:• Sam Rolfe Producer:• Norman...
James Brunswick, the ninth Earl of Aylesbury, is determined to run his half of a Montana ranch 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...
An Irish cowboy and an Armenian girl are to be married. Original Air Date: January 04, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Richard Crenna• Lillian Buyeff• Virginia Christine• Lynn Allen Writers:• Gene Roddenberry Producer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from:...
Paladin comes upon a woman and child in the desert, possibly with Typhoid fever. Original Air Date: December 28, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Vic Perrin• Jeanne Bates• Lou Krugman Writers:• Don Brinkley Producer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music...
Manfred Holt, a killer with nine notches on his gun, makes a deal with Paladin to see his son. Original Air Date: December 14, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Frank Cady• Ralph Moody• Joseph Kearns• Jean Lansworth• Sam...
Paladin travels to Abilene to help his friend Tom Carter make a lady out of Ella West, star of his Wild West Show. Original Air Date: December 07, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Sam Edwards• Harry Bartell• Lawrence...
Paladin's visit to Bluebell, he loses his money, gun, and horse… but wins a woman. Was it a fair exchange? Original Air Date: November 30, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Lynn Allen• Jack Edwards• Vic Perrin• Harry Bartell• Frank Gerstle•...
Senor Miguel Rojas has been knifed and is dying. Before passing on, he hires Paladin to deliver his body to Mexico. Original Air Date: November 23, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Lillian Buyeff• Harry Bartell• Joseph Kearns• Howard Culver• Ralph...
Original Air Date: November 27, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Bartlett Robinson• John James• Lynn Allen Producer/Writer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Original Air Date: November 20, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong) Special Guests:• Jack Moyles• Sam Edwards• Charlie Lung• Bartlett Robinson• Anne Whitfield Producer/Writer:• Frank Paris Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
