Lawman

Overview

Lawman is an American western television series originally telecast on ABC from 1958 to 1962 starring John Russell as Marshal Dan Troop and featuring Peter Brown as Deputy Marshal Johnny McKay. The series was set in Laramie, Wyoming during 1879 and the 1880s. Warner Bros. already had several western series on the air at the time, having launched Cheyenne with Clint Walker as early as 1955. The studio continued the trend in 1957 with the additions of Maverick with James Garner and Jack Kelly, Colt .45 with Wayde Preston, and Sugarfoot with Will Hutchins. One year later, Warner Bros. added Lawman and Bronco with Ty Hardin. Prior to the beginning of production, Russell and Brown and producer Jules Schermer made a pact to maintain the quality of the series so that it would not be seen as "just another western." At the start of season two, Russell and Brown were joined by Peggie Castle as Lily Merrill, the owner of the Birdcage Saloon, and a love interest for Dan.

Cast

John Russell

Marshal Dan Troop

Peter Brown

Deputy Johnny McKay

Peggie Castle

Lily Merrill

More like this

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Wanted: Dead or Alive

1958

Rawhide

1959

The High Chaparral

1967

The Virginian

1962

Cheyenne

1955

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

1955

Alias Smith and Jones

1971

F Troop

1965

The Big Valley

1965

Bonanza

1959

Keywords

Seasons