Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)

Have Gun, Will Travel captivated audiences from 1957 to 1963 on CBS, ranking among the top shows in the Nielsen ratings during its first four seasons. This iconic Western not only garnered acclaim as a television series but also inspired a successful radio adaptation that launched on November 23, 1958. Created by Sam Rolfe and Herb Meadow, the show featured 225 episodes, with notable contributions from writers like Gene Roddenberry and direction by Andrew McLaglen and star Richard Boone. Today, fans can relive the adventures on the Encore-Western channel.