Outlaws (1960)
A classic NBC Western following a U.S. marshal keeping the peace in the wild Oklahoma Territory, broadcast across two memorable seasons from 1960 to 1962.
Outlaws - Series Information
- Original Title: Outlaws
- First Air Year: 1960
- Last Air Year: 1962
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Western, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (60 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 50
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: NBC
- Alternative Titles: Outlaws (US)
- Production Companies: NBC
Outlaws - Plot
Outlaws is an NBC Western television series, starring Barton MacLane as U.S. marshal Frank Caine, who operated in a lawless section of Oklahoma Territory about Stillwater. The program aired 50 one-hour episodes from September 29, 1960, to May 10, 1962. The first season was shot in black-and-white, the second in color. Co-starring with MacLane in the 1960–1961 season was Don Collier as deputy marshal Will Foreman. In the second season, MacLane left the program, and Collier was promoted to full marshal, with Bruce Yarnell joining the cast as deputy marshal Chalk Breeson. Jock Gaynor appeared in the first season as deputy Heck Martin, the on-screen nephew of Will Foreman. Slim Pickens appeared as “Slim” in the second season. Judy Lewis also appeared the second season as Connie Masters, an employee of the Wells Fargo office in Stillwater.
The dog who appeared in Walt Disney’s Old Yeller was also cast in The Outlaws.
Others who appeared on the program on at least three occasions were Vic Morrow, Cliff Robertson, Pippa Scott, and Harry Townes. In addition, John Anderson, Edgar Buchanan, Jackie Coogan, Bruce Gordon, Robert Harland, Robert Lansing, Cloris Leachman, Robert Karnes, Brian Keith, Larry Pennell, Chris Robinson, William Shatner, Ray Walston, Jack Warden, and David Wayne each appeared twice in the series.
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Outlaws - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Barton MacLane
- Slim Pickens
- Don Collier
- Bruce Yarnell
- Pippa Scott
- Vic Morrow
- Bruce Gordon
- Gerald Mohr
- David White
- Dianne Foster
Writers
- James Lee Barrett
Outlaws - FAQs
What is the NBC series Outlaws about?
Outlaws follows U.S. Marshal Frank Caine and his deputies as they maintain law and order in the rugged, lawless Oklahoma Territory around Stillwater. The show blends frontier justice with classic Western drama across 50 one-hour episodes broadcast on NBC between 1960 and 1962.
Who are the main actors in Outlaws?
Barton MacLane leads the cast as Marshal Frank Caine in the first season, with Don Collier as Deputy Will Foreman. Season two sees Collier promoted to marshal, joined by Bruce Yarnell and Slim Pickens. Notable guest stars include William Shatner, Brian Keith, Cliff Robertson, and Cloris Leachman.
How many seasons and episodes does Outlaws have?
Outlaws ran for two seasons on NBC, totaling 50 one-hour episodes. Season 1 contained 26 episodes and Season 2 contained 24 episodes. The series aired from September 29, 1960, to May 10, 1962.
Why did Barton MacLane leave Outlaws after season one?
Barton MacLane departed Outlaws after the first season, and the show restructured around Don Collier, who was promoted from deputy to full marshal. Bruce Yarnell joined as new deputy Chalk Breeson, and Slim Pickens was added to the cast, giving the second season a noticeably different ensemble dynamic.
Was Outlaws filmed in black-and-white or color?
The first season of Outlaws was shot entirely in black-and-white, which was standard for many television productions of the era. When the show returned for its second season in 1961, production switched to color, making it one of the earlier NBC series to make that transition mid-run.
Where can I watch Outlaws online?
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What genre is the Outlaws TV series?
Outlaws is a Western drama series. Set in the Oklahoma Territory during the frontier era, it combines the classic Western format — lawmen, outlaws, and wide-open landscapes — with character-driven drama, placing it firmly within the golden age of American television Westerns of the early 1960s.
What are similar shows to Outlaws?
Fans of Outlaws may enjoy Alias Smith and Jones, The Westerner, and Peacemakers for their similar frontier settings and lawman storylines. The American West also offers a compelling look at the era. These series share Outlaws’ blend of Western atmosphere, moral complexity, and episodic adventure storytelling.
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