The Virginian

“With every hoofbeat, history is made.”

19621h 30m / epWestern · Drama

First aired

September 19, 1962

6.5

TMDB Score

65% match · 36 votes

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S01 · E03

Throw a Long Rope

Season 1 · Oct 3, 1962 · 1h 30m

A homesteader (Jack Warden) accused of rustling narrowly escapes hanging by local ranchers led by Major Cass (John Anderson), an event that is observed by Shiloh hands including the Virginian. However, the homesteader is severely injured, and the Virginian helps him work his farm during off hours. After some investigation into the rash of cattle rustling, the Virginian decides to defend the man against the Major and the other ranchers including Judge Garth.

About the Series

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Synopsis

The Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming Territory of the 1890s is owned in sequence by Judge Henry Garth, the Grainger brothers, and Colonel Alan MacKenzie. It is the setting for a variety of stories, many more based on character and relationships than the usual western.

First aired
September 19, 1962
Last aired
March 24, 1971
Seasons
9 seasons · 249 episodes
Status
Ended
Original language
English
Network
NBC

Top Billed Cast

Doug McClure

Doug McClure

Trampas

James Drury

James Drury

The "Virginian"

Lee Majors

Lee Majors

Roy Tate

Stewart Granger

Stewart Granger

Col. Alan MacKenzie

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