Boots and Saddles is an American Western television series that aired in syndication from 1957 to 1959.
Synopsis
Set in 1870, the series depicts activities of the U.S. Fifth Cavalry, with the title taken from the bugle call that alerted cavalrymen to their horses. The setting is Fort Lowell, near Tucson, Arizona.
The cast includes John Pickard (billed as Jack Pickard) as Captain Shank Adams, Patrick McVey as Lieutenant Colonel Hayes, Gardner McKay as Lieutenant Kelly, David Willock as Lieutenant Binning, John Alderson as Sergeant Bullock, and Mike Hinn as scout Luke Cummings. Johnny Western has a continuing role on the series. as do Joel Ashley (as Trooper Boone),Lentz, Harris M. (1996). Western and frontier film and television credits 1903-1995. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. p. 1549. .Kove. (October 2, 1957). "TV Film Reviews". Variety. p. 50. Retrieved October 22, 2025. "With Jack Pickhard, Patrick McVey, Dave Willock, John Alderson, Michael Emmet, Ralph Moody, Herbert Rudley, Joel Ashley, others""Intrepid Trooper's Scalp Saved". The Houston Chronicle Feature Magazine. June 1, 1958. p. 26. Retrieved October 22, 2025."On Boots and Saddles: Recruit Learns How Discipline Pays Off". The Houston Chronicle Feature Magazine. June 15, 1958. p. 15. Retrieved October 22, 2025. James Dobson (as Pvt. Hatfield), and Boyd "Red" Morgan.
Production The series was shot in Kanab Canyon in Utah. The series was produced by California National Productions and sold by NBC Film Division.
Robert Cinader created the show, which was produced by California Studios with George Cahan was executive producer. Anthony Ellis was the writer.
Critical response A review of the first episode of Boots and Saddles in the trade publication Billboard said that the program's action "ought to make the kids happy", while "[a]t the same time, it's done intelligently, with a sense of reality that should snare the adults."
Episode list
Adaptations adapted the TV series into a comic strip.
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References
External links
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