Series synopsis
Bronco is an American western television series that premiered on ABC on September 23, 1958. It ended on April 30, 1962. It stars Ty Hardin, Philip Carey, William Fawcett and Rhodes Reason.
Bronco is a Western series on ABC from 1958 through 1962. It was shown by the BBC in the United Kingdom. The program starred Ty Hardin as Bronco Layne, a former Confederate officer who wandered the Old West, meeting such well-known individuals as Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Theodore Roosevelt, Belle Starr, Cole Younger, and John Wesley Hardin.
Premise
Bronco is a Western series on ABC from 1958 through 1962. It was shown by the BBC in the United Kingdom. The program starred Ty Hardin as Bronco Layne, a former Confederate officer who wandered the Old West, meeting such well-known individuals as Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Theodore Roosevelt, Belle Starr, Cole Younger, and John Wesley Hardin.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ty Hardin as Bronco Layne
- Philip Carey
- William Fawcett
- Rhodes Reason
- Robert McQueeney
- Ahna Capri
- Joel Grey
- Pat Crowley
Supporting cast
- Robert Reed as Tom Fuller
- Doodles Weaver
- Ray Stricklyn
- Herbert Rudley
- Frank Ferguson
- George O'Hanlon
- Brad Dexter
- Warren Oates
- Faith Domergue
- Sherry Alberoni
- Chad Everett
- Richard Crane
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 68 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | September 23, 1958 | September 19, 1959 |
| Season 2 | 20 | September 22, 1959 | June 14, 1960 |
| Season 3 | 10 | October 17, 1960 | May 8, 1961 |
| Season 4 | 18 | October 16, 1961 | April 30, 1962 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Besieged Gunmen attack a religious family heading home to California. |
September 23, 1958 |
| 2 |
Quest of the Thirty Dead Bronco investigates a planned train wreck that killed one of his best friends. |
October 7, 1958 |
| 3 |
The Turning Point Bronco unknowingly saves the life of a gunfighter. |
October 21, 1958 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Game at the Beacon Club Bronco unwittingly introduces a demure con artist to a rich man. |
September 22, 1959 |
| 2 |
The Burning Spring Bronco relives a wartime experience while testifying in the trial of his would-be killer. |
October 6, 1959 |
| 3 |
Bodyguard Bronco is hired as a bodyguard, but when he fails to keep the man alive, he's faced with a host of people confessing to the killing. |
October 20, 1959 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mustangers Bronco is accused of murder when a young widow takes an interest in him. |
October 17, 1960 |
| 2 |
Apache Treasure Bronco is framed for murder by a ruthless bounty hunter who kills and scalps Apaches. |
November 7, 1960 |
| 3 |
Seminole War Pipe In order to rescue a Seminole princess, Bronco must reveal a government secret and his role in Civil War espionage. |
December 12, 1960 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cousin from Atlanta Bronco tries to convince a city cousin that her interest in a dashing gunman is a bad idea. |
October 16, 1961 |
| 2 |
Prince of Darkness As part of a scheme to uncover an insurrectionist group famous actor Edwin Booth pretends to share his relative James Wilkes Booth's hatred of the Union. But when irate townspeople try to kill the traitor, Bronco must protect the seeming turncoat. |
November 6, 1961 |
| 3 |
One Came Back Bronco falls hard for a pretty traveler, and only a bank robbery delays his rush to the altar. |
November 27, 1961 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 1958 |
| Last aired | April 30, 1962 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |