Wagon Train

Wagon Train (1957-1965)

EndedScripted showDrama, Western

Wagon Train followed the trials and tribulations of pioneering families as they set out from the East to carve out a new life in the West soon after the American Civil War. For some of the travellers it was a happy ending, but not for all, which only heightened the drama along the way.

Networks
Scheduleevery Sunday at 19:30 (60 min)

Last Episode

The Jarbo Pierce Story
Season 8Episode 2660 min

The Jarbo Pierce Story

The series' final episode begins and ends with the two characters who stayed with it from beginning to end, as Charlie tells Hawks about his earlier days working for trading post operator Jarbo Pierce. Jarbo, once a wild, hard-drinking man, had become a minister, though he could still take on any man who tried to fight him. When his younger brother Adam arrived at the post Jarbo found himself at odds with him as Adam preferred the wilder ways of life and didn't understand Jarbo's concerns for the Indians he traded with, and began working with a man who wanted to use ...
May 2, 1965

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E26The Jarbo Pierce StoryMay 2, 1965
S08E25The Silver LadyApr 25, 1965
S08E24The Indian Girl StoryApr 18, 1965
S08E23The Katy Piper StoryApr 11, 1965
S08E22The Betsy Blee Smith StoryMar 28, 1965
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Wagon Train premiere?

Wagon Train premiered on September 18, 1957.

Who played the character of Major Seth Adams in the first season?

Ward Bond played the character of Major Seth Adams in the first season of Wagon Train.

Which famous film and television actor guest-starred in the episode titled "The John Cameron Story"?

Lee Marvin, a famous film and television actor, guest-starred in the episode titled "The John Cameron Story."

Who was the show's first producer?

Howard Christie was the first producer of Wagon Train.

Who directed most of the episodes of Wagon Train?

Joseph Pevney directed most of the episodes of Wagon Train.

What was the original name of the show?

The original name of the show was "Wagon West."

Which episode was the highest-rated in the first season?

The episode "The Malachi Hobart Story" was the highest-rated in the first season.

Who composed the show's theme music?

The show's theme music was composed by David Rose.

Who played the character of Flint McCullough in the show?

Robert Horton played the character of Flint McCullough in the show.

Which famous actor played the role of Jean LaFitte in the episode titled "The Jean LaFitte Story"?

John Carradine, a famous actor, played the role of Jean LaFitte in the episode titled "The Jean LaFitte Story."

Which network broadcasted Wagon Train during its entire run?

NBC broadcasted Wagon Train during its entire run.

What was the show's approximate budget per episode?

The show's approximate budget per episode was $100,000.

Who played the character of Charlie Wooster in the show?

Frank McGrath played the character of Charlie Wooster in the show.

Cast

Robert Fuller

Robert Fuller

plays Cooper Smith
Denny Miller

Denny Miller

plays Duke Shannon
Robert Horton

Robert Horton

plays Flint McCullough
John McIntire

John McIntire

plays Christopher Hale
Terry Wilson

Terry Wilson

plays Bill Hawks
Frank McGrath

Frank McGrath

plays Charlie Wooster
Ward Bond

Ward Bond

plays Major Seth Adams
Michael Burns

Michael Burns

plays Barnaby West
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Characters

Cooper Smith

Cooper Smith

played by Robert Fuller
Duke Shannon

Duke Shannon

played by Denny Miller
Flint McCullough

Flint McCullough

played by Robert Horton
Christopher Hale

Christopher Hale

played by John McIntire
Bill Hawks

Bill Hawks

played by Terry Wilson
Charlie Wooster

Charlie Wooster

played by Frank McGrath
Major Seth Adams

Major Seth Adams

played by Ward Bond
Barnaby West

Barnaby West

played by Michael Burns
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