Lawman is a western tv series originally telecast from 1958 to 1962 featuring John Russell as Marshal Dan Troop and Peter Brown as Deputy Johnny McKay. Set in Laramie, Wyoming, the action often centered on the Birdcage Saloon, owned by Lily Merrill. The half hour show often was of high quality due to the camaradarie of the cast members, guest stars, and several experienced directors.
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Directors
- Robert Sparr (33 episodes)
- Stuart Heisler (27 episodes)
- Richard C. Sarafian (21 episodes)
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- Ric Hardman (24 episodes)
- William F. Leicester (22 episodes)
- Edmund Morris (19 episodes)
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- Beginning in season three, Warner Brothers began toning down the violence on the show. Instead of killing the villains, Dan and Johnny would still shoot them, but they would only get wounded.
- John Russell based his character, Dan Troop, on an officer he knew when he served in the Marines.
- Johnny's parents were killed when he was only ten years old. He was raised by two separate family friends that he referred to as "uncles." Uncle Jess was portrayed by Edgar Buchanan. Uncle…
[show]Johnny's parents were killed when he was only ten years old. He was raised by two separate family friends that he referred to as "uncles." Uncle Jess was portrayed by Edgar Buchanan. Uncle Joe was portrayed by Frank Ferguson.
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