Nichols (1971)
Nichols is a 1971 western series created by Frank Pierson. It stars Margot Kidder, James Garner and John Beck.
Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.
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What is Nichols about?
Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.
When was Nichols released?
Nichols was released on 16 September 1971.
How many episodes does Nichols have?
Nichols has 24 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Nichols?
Nichols was created by Frank Pierson.
Cast
- Margot Kidder as Ruth
- James Garner as Sheriff Frank Nichols
- John Beck as Ketcham
- Stuart Margolin as Deputy Sheriff Mitch Mitchell
- Neva Patterson as Sara "Ma" Ketcham
- John Harding as Salter
- James Lee Reeves as Fearless
- Barbara Collentine as Charlotte
- Richard Bull as Thatcher
- M. Emmet Walsh as Gabe McCutcheon
- Stefan Gierasch as Doc Bernstein
- James Beach as Sanders