Series synopsis
Nichols is an American western television series that premiered on NBC on September 16, 1971. It ended on March 14, 1972. It was created by Frank Pierson. It stars Margot Kidder, James Garner, John Beck and Stuart Margolin.
Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder ...
Premise
Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.
Premise: Nichols, who's almost a coward, never wanted to be a sheriff, but Jim Garner can't fight destiny.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Margot Kidder as Ruth
- James Garner as Sheriff Frank Nichols
- John Beck as Ketcham
- Stuart Margolin as Deputy Sheriff Mitch Mitchell
- Neva Patterson as Sara "Ma" Ketcham
- Ricardo Montalban as Colonel Diego Alcazar
- Bo Hopkins as Kansas
- Dabbs Greer as Harrigan
Supporting cast
- Harry Hickox as Commanding Officer
- Owen Bush as Conductor
- Armand Alzamora as Raoul
- Ana Maria Majalaca as Maria
- Vernon Weddle as Reporter
- Chuy Franco as Alfredo
- Toby Anderson as Adjutant
- Michael Tolan as Flying Fox
- James Greene as Lou Feeny
- Judson Pratt as Trencher
- Britt Leach as Clerk
- Wayne Heffley as Major
Guest cast
- Ricardo Montalban as Colonel Diego Alcazar
- Bo Hopkins as Kansas
- Dabbs Greer as Harrigan
- Harry Hickox as Commanding Officer
- Owen Bush as Conductor
- Armand Alzamora as Raoul
- Ana Maria Majalaca as Maria
- Vernon Weddle as Reporter
- Chuy Franco as Alfredo
- Toby Anderson as Adjutant
- Michael Tolan as Flying Fox
- James Greene as Lou Feeny
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | September 16, 1971 | March 14, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nichols A retired soldier tired of guns returns to his family homestead in Arizona only to be forced to assume the position of local sheriff. |
September 16, 1971 |
| 2 |
The Siege A bandit gang rides in from Mexico in search of a dentist for its leader. |
September 23, 1971 |
| 3 |
The Indian Giver An Indian claims the Ketchams' land. |
September 30, 1971 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 16, 1971 |
| Last aired | March 14, 1972 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |