- The Texan (TV series)
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show_name = The Texan
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genre = Western
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writer = Curtis Kenyon
Harry Kronman
Edmund Morris
director =George Archainbaud Felix E. Feist
Robert GordonErle C. Kenton
Hollingsworth Morse
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starring =Rory Calhoun
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country = USA
language = English
num_seasons = 2
num_episodes = 79
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executive_producer =Desi Arnaz
Rory Calhoun
Victor M. Orsatti
producer = Jerry Stagg
runtime = 30 mins.
channel =CBS
first_aired =September 29 , 1958
last_aired =September 19 , 1960"The Texan" is a Western television series starring popular
B movie starRory Calhoun . It aired on theCBS television network from 1958 1960.Overview
In "The Texan," Calhoun played Bill Longley, a Civil War Veteran from Texas who roams the Wild West helping people in need. Often the plot would center around Longley helping an old friend or a relative of an old friend. He was known by name and reputation as a fearsome gunfighter, and his reputation both saved time and caused him trouble.
Calhoun co-produced "The Texan" in partnership with
Desilu Productions , the production company founded byLucille Ball andDesi Arnaz ."The Texan" ran for only two seasons. After the 79 episode run, Calhoun returned to starring and co-starring in "B" Westerns, and making occasional television appearances.
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