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Have Gun, Will Travel

1957·Show
225Episodes in6Seasons·TV-G

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

I don't think you got a very good look at this gun while you had it.

Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was rated number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted November 23, 1958. The television show is presently shown on the Encore-Western channel. Have Gun – Will Travel was created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow and produced by Frank Pierson, Don Ingalls, Robert Sparks, and Julian Claman. There were 225 episodes of the TV series, 24 written by Gene Roddenberry. Other contributors included Bruce Geller, Harry Julian Fink, Don Brinkley and Irving Wallace. Andrew McLaglen directed 101 episodes and 19 were directed by series star Richard Boone.
Classic Western DramaIntellectual GunfighterStrong Lead PerformanceMoral AmbiguityEpisodic StorytellingHistorical AuthenticityClever DialogueNostalgic CharmJustice vs. Law

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Have Gun, Will Travel

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Where can I stream Have Gun, Will Travel legally?

Have Gun, Will Travel is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Have Gun, Will Travel worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Have Gun, Will Travel rated?

TV-GViolence

It's rated TV-G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Have Gun, Will Travel have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 225 episodes.

When did Have Gun, Will Travel air?

It ran from 1957 to 1963 and has ended.

What language is Have Gun, Will Travel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Have Gun, Will Travel use?

Artistic License – Gun SafetyKnight ErrantAdventure TownsThe CharmerWe Help the HelplessWrong Genre SavvyHistorical Domain CharacterShe Cleans Up NicelyDrugs Are BadAnd Your Reward Is ClothesThe GunslingerYoung Future Famous Peopleand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Have Gun, Will Travel, including Artistic License – Gun Safety, Knight Errant, Adventure Towns.