"Lawman" (1958) Série TV 1958-1962

Note Générale:

8,1/10   

Saisons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Date de sortie:

5 octobre 1958 (USA)

Genre:

Western

Plot Keywords:

One Word Title | Based On Novel

Avis des utilisateurs:

ANOTHER "LOST" GEM FROM TV'S PAST!

Ensemble

John Russell	...	Marshal Dan Troop (Episodes, 1958-1962)
Peter Brown	...	Deputy Johnny McKay (Episodes, 1958-1962)

Autre(s) titre(s):

The Lawman (USA) (alternative title)

Durée:

30 min (156 episodes)

Pays:

USA

Langue:

Anglais

Couleur:

Noir et Blanc

Rapport de forme:

1,33 : 1

Son:

Mono

Lieux de tournage:

Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA

Société:

Warner Bros. Television

Anecdotes:

In the early 1960s when TV-western mania reached its peak, an American magazine sponsored a contest for the actors who portrayed western heroes and villains. Since the climactic moment of so many shows was the classic quick-draw shoot-out, the actors had to acquire that skill to play their scenes. The magazine held a competition among some of the stars of the shows, firing blanks, aiming not at each other but downrange, and using an electronic timer. Quite a number of cowboy stars showed up to slap leather. Peter Brown beat them all and won the title of the fastest gun in Hollywood.

ANOTHER "LOST" GEM FROM TV'S PAST!

It's inconceivable to me how Warner Bros. can continue to ignore the potential of remarketing this "gem" of a series on video! The casting of this show was impeccable as was the constant tight direction and consistantly strong storylines throughout the sad short run of this series.Lawman had more of a movie atmosphere about it thanks to Warner Bros. detail to props, sets (etc.) and a fair budget which didn't always go into the stars pockets as evidenced by the several western stars that galloped off their respective W.B. shows in the late fifties. John Russell opted not to follow suit.Lawman did not employ "comic relief" that helped make Maverick so intensely popular,W.B. opted instead to inject a "love intrest" for Dan Troop to help ease his tense character in the name of "Lily" after the '58 season.The few "bootleg copies around today only serve to increase the ache and yearning for Warner Bros. to reach into their vaults and allow us to enjoy "real TV" the way it was meant to be enjoyed!