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Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter played by John Dehner on radio, who preferred to settle problems without violence, yet, when forced to fight, excelled. Paladin lived in the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, where he dressed in semi-formal wear, ate gourmet food, and attended opera. In fact, many who initially met him mistook him for a dandy from the East. When working, he dressed in black, used calling cards and wore a holster which carried characteristic chess knight emblems, and carried a derringer under his belt. The knight symbol is of course in reference to his name — possibly a nickname or working name — and his occupation as a champion-for-hire. The theme song of the series refers to him as “a knight without armor.” In addition, Paladin drew a parallel between his methods and the chess piece’s movement: “It’s a chess piece, the most versatile on the board. It can move in eight different directions, over obstacles, and it’s always unexpected.” Paladin was a former Army officer and a graduate of West Point. He was a polyglot, capable of speaking any foreign tongue required by the plot. He also had a thorough knowledge of ancient history and classical literature, and he exhibited a strong passion for legal principles and the rule of law.

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Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter played by John Dehner on radio, who preferred to settle problems without violence, yet, when forced to fight, excelled. Paladin lived in the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, where he dressed in semi-formal wear, ate gourmet food, and attended opera. In fact, many who initially met him mistook him for a dandy from the East. When working, he dressed in black, used calling cards and wore a holster which carried characteristic chess knight emblems, and carried a derringer under his belt. The knight symbol is of course in reference to his name — possibly a nickname or working name — and his occupation as a champion-for-hire. The theme song of the series refers to him as “a knight without armor.” In addition, Paladin drew a parallel between his methods and the chess piece’s movement: “It’s a chess piece, the most versatile on the board. It can move in eight different directions, over obstacles, and it’s always unexpected.” Paladin was a former Army officer and a graduate of West Point. He was a polyglot, capable of speaking any foreign tongue required by the plot. He also had a thorough knowledge of ancient history and classical literature, and he exhibited a strong passion for legal principles and the rule of law.

    High Wire - Have Gun Will Travel (08-02-59)

    High Wire - Have Gun Will Travel (08-02-59)

    Original Air Date: August 02, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Lawrence Dobkin• James Nusser• Peggy WebberWriter:• Don BrinkleyProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    • 27 min
    The Wager - Have Gun Will Travel (07-26-59)

    The Wager - Have Gun Will Travel (07-26-59)

    Original Air Date: July 26, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Lynn Allen• Barney Phillips• Vic Perrin Writers:• Denis Sanders• Terry Sanders Producer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    • 26 min
    Deliver The Body - Have Gun Will Travel (07-19-59)

    Deliver The Body - Have Gun Will Travel (07-19-59)

    Original Air Date: July 19, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Richard Crenna• Harry Bartell• Bartlett Robinson• James WesterfieldWriters:• Buckley Angell• John DawsonProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    • 22 min
    Death Of A Young Gunfighter - Have Gun Will Travel (03-15-59)

    Death Of A Young Gunfighter - Have Gun Will Travel (03-15-59)

    Original Air Date: March 15, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Harry Bartell• Lillian Buyeff• Clarke Gordon• Lawrence Dobkin• Barney PhillipsCreators:• Herb Meadow• Sam RolfeWriters:• Julian Fink• Marian ClarkProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    • 27 min
    Comanche - Have Gun Will Travel (07-05-59)

    Comanche - Have Gun Will Travel (07-05-59)

    Original Air Date: July 05, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Barbara Eiler• Vic Perrin• Jack MoylesWriters:• Irving Wallace• Tom HanleyProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    • 27 min
    Homecoming - Have Gun Will Travel (06-28-59)

    Homecoming - Have Gun Will Travel (06-28-59)

    Original Air Date: June 28, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Have Gun Will TravelPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner (Paladin)• Ben Wright (Heyboy)Special Guests:• Harry Bartell• Jack Moyles• Ken Lynch• Barney Phillips• Lou Krugman• Virginia GreggWriters:• Albert Aley• Ann DowdProducer:• Norman MacDonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    • 23 min

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