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Law of the Plainsman

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About Law of the Plainsman

Law of the Plainsman is a western TV series that premiered on NBC on October 1, 1959. It has 1 season and 30 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 30 "Trojan Horse", aired on May 5, 1960.

Law of the Plainsman is a Western television series starring Michael Ansara that aired on the NBC television network from October 1, 1959, until May 5, 1960. The character of Native American U.S. Marshal Sam Buckhart was introduced in two episodes of the popular ABC Western television series The Rifleman starring Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain. Law of the Plainsman is distinctive and unique in that it was one of the few television programs that featured a Native American as the lead character, a bold move for U.S.network television at that time. Ansara had earlier appeared in the series Broken Arrow, having portrayed the Apache chief, Cochise. Ansara, however, was not Native American but of Syrian descent. Ansara played Sam Buckhart, an Apache Indian who saved the life of a U.S. Cavalry officer after an Indian ambush. When the officer died, he left Sam money that was used for an education at private schools and Harvard University. After school, he returned to New Mexico where he became a Deputy Marshal working for Marshal Andy Morrison. He lived in a boarding house run by Martha Commager. The only other continuing character was 8-year old Tess Logan, an orphan who had been rescued by Buckhart. Robert Harland, later of Target: The Corruptors! starred in seven episodes as Deputy Billy Lordan. Wayne Rogers, who went on to star in another Four Star western, Stagecoach West, and later, M*A*S*H, also played deputy Lordan in several episodes.

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Episodes

30 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1959 · 30 episodes · Last episode: 66 years ago

Law of the Plainsman Season 1 release dates →
  1. E30

    30. Trojan Horse

    Finale
  2. E29

    29. Cavern Of The Wind

  3. E28

    28. Jeb's Daughter

  4. E27

    27. Amnesty

  5. E26

    26. Stella

  6. E25

    25. Rabbit's Fang

  7. E24

    24. The Show-Off

  8. E23

    23. Dangerous Barriers

  9. E22

    22. A Question Of Courage

  10. E21

    21. The Matriarch

  11. E20

    20. Common Ground

  12. E19

    19. The Imposter

  13. E18

    18. The Rawhiders

  14. E17

    17. The Comet

  15. E16

    16. Endurance

  16. E15

    15. Fear

  17. E14

    14. Calculated Risk

  18. E13

    13. Toll Road

  19. E12

    12. Clear Title

  20. E11

    11. The Innocents

  21. E10

    10. The Dude

  22. E9

    9. The Gibbet

  23. E8

    8. Appointment In Santa Fe

  24. E7

    7. Desperate Decision

  25. E6

    6. Blood Trails

  26. E5

    5. Passenger To Mescalero

    Deputy Marshal Sam Buckhart is assigned to bring a dangerous outlaw to the prison at Mescalero. During the journey a band of outlaws ambush the stagecoach.

  27. E4

    4. The Hostiles

    A man who lives in the mountains kills a young girl; Sam Buckhart is assigned to find the murderer.

  28. E3

    3. A Matter Of Life And Death

    Marshal Sam Buckhart, who has been searching for outlaw Charlie Slade for many years, finally locates his hideout. Before Buckhart can take the outlaw prisoner, Slade's henchmen overpower him.

  29. E2

    2. Full Circle

    For years Sam Buckhart has been looking for a bank robber. He is stunned to discover that the thief is Sheriff Max Chafee, who Sam believed to be honest and straightforward.

  30. E1

    1. Prairie Incident

    Patrolling the plains, Marshal Sam Buckhart discovers a wagon containing a murdered man and his eight-year-old daughter. The girl is able to give Buckhart a description of the killer.

Cast & crew

  • Dayton Lummis

    Dayton Lummis

    Marshal Andy Morrison

  • Nora Marlowe

    Martha Commager

  • Robert Harland

    Deputy Billy Lordan

  • Don Grady

    Don Grady

    Clint

  • John Marley

    John Marley

    Walt Timmins

  • Hampton Fancher

    Hampton Fancher

    Harver

  • Lyle Bettger

    Lyle Bettger

    Sheriff Max Chaffee

  • Robert Vaughn

    Robert Vaughn

    Theodore Roosevelt

  • J. Pat O'Malley

    J. Pat O'Malley

    Doc Leonard

  • Brian G. Hutton

    Brian G. Hutton

    Johnny Q

  • Dorothy Adams

    Dorothy Adams

    Mrs. Garnett

  • Ned Glass

    Ned Glass

    Potter

  • George Mitchell

    George Mitchell

    Aaron

  • Stephen Talbot

    Stevie Mullen

  • Lee Van Cleef

    Lee Van Cleef

    Tracey

  • Richard Rust

    Richard Rust

    Healy

Law of the Plainsman FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Law of the Plainsman?

Law of the Plainsman has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 5, 1960.

When did the latest episode of Law of the Plainsman come out?

The most recent episode of Law of the Plainsman, Season 1 Episode 30 "Trojan Horse", aired on May 5, 1960.

How many seasons of Law of the Plainsman are there?

Law of the Plainsman has 1 season with 30 episodes in total.

When did Law of the Plainsman first air?

Law of the Plainsman first aired on NBC on October 1, 1959.

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