The 1950s Television Western as Ethical Drama
by
Kathleen L. Spencer
Language: English
Release Date: September 17, 2014
From 1955 to 1964, American television was awash in adult Westerns, as much as one quarter of all prime-time programming. During its six seasons (1957-1963), Have Gun-Will Travel was recognized as one of the best shows on television--politically the most liberal, and intellectually and aesthetically...