Wagon Train

After the Civil War, several families decide to head west in search of a new start in the unexplored American frontier. Wagon Train follows the adventures of the families as they make the trek westward and all of the drama that ensues.

The show aired on NBC from 1957-62 and switched networks to ABC for the remainder of its run. During the 1963-64 season Wagon Train aired for 90 minutes but switched back to its original one hour format for its final season on the air.

Despite several cast changes during its 8 year history, including its two original stars, Wagon Train continued to be one of the most popular westerns in television history, and re-runs still air regularily today on Hallmark and TV Land.

Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts and Rocky Mountains. The first treks were led by gruff, but good-at-heart Major Seth Adams, backed up by his competent frontier scout, Flint McCullough. After Adams and McCullough, the wagon train was led by the avuncular Christopher Hale along with new scouts Duke Shannon and Cooper Smith. Many stories featured the trustworthy assistant wagon master Bill Hawks, grizzled old cook Charlie Wooster and a young orphan, Barnaby West.