The Texan

I used to watch this series when I was a small child.The show starred Rory Calhoun as Bill Longley, The Texan. Although it only stayed on for two years, I loved this show because I thought Calhoun was really cool! I remember that he was always level-headed and that he never looked for trouble, although sometimes it found him.Also,the show had really good theme music.At the end of the show,they would show a picture of Texas while running the credits.Another thing was that Longley was really fast with a gun; nobody could outdraw him. Maybe you can catch this show on cable,it is really good!

Could the Texan be classified as a "Christian " program? Not exclusively! But the application of Christian precepts are apparent in many episodes. Many of the segments revolve around taking stands against fear, a recovering of courage,victory over enslavement to alcohol,forgiveness of various debts, and most important taking a stand against entrenched evil, no matter the cost. There are episodes, where with the help of Bill Longley, people ruthlessly shattered by tragedy and circumstance, find that there is a second chance for them to find both happiness and purpose in their lives. Bill Longley personifies an awakened conscience where the emotionally and physically downtrodden finally become the people they were always meant to be. A very fine program that can both encourage and inspire.

It was okay, it was better than some but didn't match up to Have Gun will Travel course i love Boone, not so much Calhoun. Dad knew him, i assume from this but who knows? Not like i can ask him now. I got the series for the same reason why i get any series. Robert Wilke, now there was a fine looking man; he was in 4. Charles Maxwell another hottie was in a couple. Met a new goon; Dehl Bertie. Fell hard for him too. I was glad this wasn't on for another season. I don't like seeing my goons get continually hurt or killed. It was okay you just don't mess with Rory. His horse was nasty in several scenes but very pretty. His name was Domino.

I never knew about this show growing up in the 1950s and 60s. I started watching all the episodes on YouTube and am very impressed. Rory Calhoun looks, acts, and talks just like Alan Ladd... except Calhoun was very tall, while Ladd was pint sized. This western is about a drifter who doesn't look for trouble, but t trouble always finds him, as he keeps getting in weekly brawls and shootouts on his many small town stopovers. The acting and dialogue seems to set this show apart, as there are very high standards. The plots are more adult themed than most westerns. All in all, it has high production standards and avoids the jovial cliche ridden excess found in most tv westerns. Calhoun was a very great, underrated actor, who co produced this series. Too bad he decided to pull the plug on it after two seasons.

This series stands for Justice , Liberty and Love caring about other people . This show is similar to The Restless Gun TV series which also is about the same thing. Caring for other people when no one else is around to help the weak!

I'm a fan of Rory Calhoun and he doesn't let you down in this. It's never boring! And Good action.

His horse is very unique and beautiful and he dresses the part with it. The cast of character actors is excellent also because without all the good actors and actress's shows don't appeal to me at all. The story line must have some depth and not shallow like some were made. I like the Westerns made in the 1950's the best.