The Tall Man
by J. Younger
Directors:
Leslie Setander, Sidney Lanfield, Sydney Pollack, Tay Garnett and William Witney
Writers:
Artur Browne jr., Barry Shipman, D.C. Fontana, David Lange, Frank Price, Paul King and Samuel Peeples
Produced by:
Nat Holt and Samuel Peeples.
Release date: September 10, 1960 on NBC
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 75
Episode Length: 30 Minutes
Production Company: Revue Productions and Lincoln Motion Picture Company
Filmed on Location: 201 S. Kinney rd. Tucson, Arizona
Network: NBC
The Tall Man: A Classic Western Series Cut ShortThe Tall Man was a television series that aired from 1960 to 1962, chronicling the intertwined lives of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. Clu Gulager starred as the young outlaw Billy, while Barry Sullivan portrayed the steadfast lawman Pat Garrett.The series premiered on NBC in the fall of 1960, produced by Revue Productions in association with Lincoln County Productions. Created by Samuel A. Peeples and filmed amid the striking landscapes of Arizona, it delivered 75 half hour episodes, running from September 10, 1960, to September 1, 1962. Despite strong ratings, the show ended abruptly, much like Billy the Kid’s own fleeting life.
Unfortunately, The Tall Man fell victim to political censorship. Pressure from Congress, uncomfortable with a sympathetic depiction of the infamous outlaw, led to its cancellation. This narrow minded decision overshadowed a well-crafted series that blended Western action with dramatic depth.
Yet The Tall Man endures as a beloved gem for fans of Westerns and crime dramas. The complete series is available on Amazon at an affordable price. Below, enjoy a trailer for the production and a full episode you can watch for free.
Unfortunately, The Tall Man fell victim to political censorship. Pressure from Congress, uncomfortable with a sympathetic depiction of the infamous outlaw, led to its cancellation. This narrow minded decision overshadowed a well-crafted series that blended Western action with dramatic depth.
Yet The Tall Man endures as a beloved gem for fans of Westerns and crime dramas. The complete series is available on Amazon at an affordable price. Below, enjoy a trailer for the production and a full episode you can watch for free.
Trailer
Episode
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