The Wild Wild West (1965)
The Wild Wild West is a 1965 action & adventure series created by Michael Garrison. It stars Robert Conrad, Ross Martin and Michael Dunn.
The Wild Wild West is an American television series. Developed at a time when the television western was losing ground to the spy genre, this show was conceived by its creator, Michael Garrison, as "James Bond on horseback." Set during the administration of President Ulysses Grant, the series followed Secret Service agents James West and Artemus Gordon as they solved crimes, protected the President, and foiled the plans of megalomaniacal villains to take over all or part of the United States.
The show also featured a number of fantasy elements, such as the technologically advanced devices used by the agents and their adversaries. The combination of the Victorian era time-frame and the use of Verne-esque style technology have inspired some to give the show credit for the origins of the steam punk subculture.
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What is The Wild Wild West about?
The Wild Wild West is an American television series. Developed at a time when the television western was losing ground to the spy genre, this show was conceived by its creator, Michael Garrison, as "James Bond on horseback." Set during the administration of President Ulysses Grant, the series followed Secret Service agents James West and Artemus Gordon as they solved crimes, protected the President, and foiled the plans of megalomaniacal villains to take over all or part of the United States. The show also featured a number of fantasy elements, such as the technologically advanced devices used by the agents and their adversaries. The combination of the Victorian era time-frame and the use of Verne-esque style technology have inspired some to give the show credit for the origins of the steam punk subculture.
When was The Wild Wild West released?
The Wild Wild West was released on 17 September 1965.
How many episodes does The Wild Wild West have?
The Wild Wild West has 104 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made The Wild Wild West?
The Wild Wild West was created by Michael Garrison.
Where can I watch The Wild Wild West?
The Wild Wild West is available on Philo and Pluto TV.
Where to watch The Wild Wild West
Stream: Philo
Watch free: Pluto TV
Cast
- Robert Conrad as James T. West
- Ross Martin as Artemus Gordon
- Michael Dunn as Dr. Loveless
- Douglas Henderson as Col. James Richmond
- Bob Herron as Second Masked Man (uncredited)
- Fred Stromsoe as Cossack (uncredited)
- Rudy Doucette as Henchman (uncredited)
- Roy Engel as President Ulysses S. Grant
- William Schallert as Frank Harper
- Troy Melton as Henchman (uncredited)
- Charles Aidman as Jeremy Pike
- Arthur Malet
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