The Restless Gun (1957)
The Restless Gun is a 1957 western series. It stars John Payne, Don Grady and Ellen Corby.
The Restless Gun is an American western television series that appeared on NBC between 1957 and 1959, with John Payne in the role of Vint Bonner, a wandering cowboy in the era after the American Civil War. A skilled gunfighter, Bonner is an idealistic person who prefers peaceful resolutions of conflict wherever possible. He is gregarious, intelligent, and public-spirited. The half-hour black-and-white program aired seventy-eight episodes. Jeanne Bates appeared in varying roles with Payne in five episodes of The Restless Gun. The Restless Gun theme song begins: "I ride with the wind, my eyes on the sun, and my hand on my restless gun..." The song composer is probably Paul Dunlap, credited as the primary series composer, but could have been contributed to by either of the two other series composers, Dave Kahn and Stanley Wilson, also. Two versions are currently posted on YouTube, but neither posting lists any composer or performance credits.
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What is The Restless Gun about?
The Restless Gun is an American western television series that appeared on NBC between 1957 and 1959, with John Payne in the role of Vint Bonner, a wandering cowboy in the era after the American Civil War. A skilled gunfighter, Bonner is an idealistic person who prefers peaceful resolutions of conflict wherever possible. He is gregarious, intelligent, and public-spirited. The half-hour black-and-white program aired seventy-eight episodes. Jeanne Bates appeared in varying roles with Payne in five episodes of The Restless Gun. The Restless Gun theme song begins: "I ride with the wind, my eyes on the sun, and my hand on my restless gun..." The song composer is probably Paul Dunlap, credited as the primary series composer, but could have been contributed to by either of the two other series composers, Dave Kahn and Stanley Wilson, also. Two versions are currently posted on YouTube, but neither posting lists any composer or performance credits.
When was The Restless Gun released?
The Restless Gun was released on 23 September 1957.
How many episodes does The Restless Gun have?
The Restless Gun has 76 episodes across 2 seasons.
Where can I watch The Restless Gun?
The Restless Gun is available on Philo.
Where to watch The Restless Gun
Stream: Philo
Cast
- John Payne as Vint Bonner
- Don Grady as Sylvester Cromwell III
- Ellen Corby as Mrs. Amy Morgan
- John Larch as Red-eye Kirk
- Jack Carr as Barfly
- John Ericson
- Herbert Lytton as Miles Seekamp
- Herb Vigran as Jim Pincher
- Fred Graham as Second Deputy
- Don C. Harvey as Sheriff
- Dan Blocker as Ike Burnett
- Roy Roberts as Doc