Wagon Train (1957)
Wagon Train is a 1957 western series. It stars Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson and Robert Horton.
The series initially starred veteran movie supporting actor Ward Bond as the wagon master, later replaced upon his death by John McIntire, and Robert Horton as the scout, subsequently replaced by lookalike Robert Fuller a year after Horton had decided to leave the series.
The series was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master directed by John Ford and starring Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr. and Ward Bond, and harkens back to the early widescreen wagon train epic The Big Trail starring John Wayne and featuring Bond in his first major screen appearance playing a supporting role. Horton's buckskin outfit as the scout in the first season of the television series resembles Wayne's, who also played the wagon train's scout in the earlier film.
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What is Wagon Train about?
The series initially starred veteran movie supporting actor Ward Bond as the wagon master, later replaced upon his death by John McIntire, and Robert Horton as the scout, subsequently replaced by lookalike Robert Fuller a year after Horton had decided to leave the series. The series was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master directed by John Ford and starring Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr. and Ward Bond, and harkens back to the early widescreen wagon train epic The Big Trail starring John Wayne and featuring Bond in his first major screen appearance playing a supporting role. Horton's buckskin outfit as the scout in the first season of the television series resembles Wayne's, who also played the wagon train's scout in the earlier film.
When was Wagon Train released?
Wagon Train was released on 18 September 1957.
How many episodes does Wagon Train have?
Wagon Train has 284 episodes across 8 seasons.
Where can I watch Wagon Train?
Wagon Train is available on DirecTV On Demand, Philo, STARZ, STARZ (Via Amazon Prime), STARZ (Via Hulu) and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch Wagon Train
Stream: DirecTV On Demand, Philo, STARZ, STARZ (Via Amazon Prime), STARZ (Via Hulu), Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV
Watch free: Tubi TV
Cast
- Frank McGrath as Charlie Wooster
- Terry Wilson as Bill Hawks
- Robert Horton as Flint McCullough
- John McIntire as Christopher Hale
- Ward Bond as Major Seth Adams
- Denny Miller as Duke Shannon
- Robert Fuller as Cooper Smith
- Michael Burns as Barnaby West
- Chick Hannan as Wagon Train Member (uncredited)
- Norman Leavitt as Wilk Beal
- John Doucette as Michael McGoo
- Richard Reeves as Patrick McClure