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The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

  • TV Series
  • 1955–1961
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
1.2K
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The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
The Life And Legend Of Wyatt Earp: So Long, Dora, So Long
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Classical WesternWestern

Loosely based on historical fact, the series portrays the gunslinging Wyatt Earp and his successful determination for law and order.Loosely based on historical fact, the series portrays the gunslinging Wyatt Earp and his successful determination for law and order.Loosely based on historical fact, the series portrays the gunslinging Wyatt Earp and his successful determination for law and order.

  • Stars
    • Hugh O'Brian
    • Jimmy Noel
    • Ethan Laidlaw
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Hugh O'Brian
      • Jimmy Noel
      • Ethan Laidlaw
    • 20User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 nominations total

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    The Life And Legend Of Wyatt Earp: They Think They're Immortal
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    The Life And Legend Of Wyatt Earp: Wyatt Meets Doc Holliday
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    The Life And Legend Of Wyatt Earp: Wyatt Meets Doc Holliday
    The Life And Legend Of Wyatt Earp: The Time For All Good Men
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    The Life And Legend Of Wyatt Earp: Bat Masterson For Sheriff
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    Hugh O'Brian
    Hugh O'Brian
    • Wyatt Earp
    • 1955–1961
    Jimmy Noel
    • Townsman…
    • 1955–1960
    Ethan Laidlaw
    Ethan Laidlaw
    • Townsman…
    • 1955–1961
    Bill Coontz
    Bill Coontz
    • Townsman…
    • 1955–1961
    Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward
    • Shotgun Gibbs…
    • 1958–1961
    Douglas Fowley
    Douglas Fowley
    • Doc Holliday…
    • 1955–1961
    Damian O'Flynn
    Damian O'Flynn
    • Judge Tobin…
    • 1955–1961
    William Tannen
    William Tannen
    • Deputy Hal Norton…
    • 1955–1958
    Mason Alan Dinehart
    Mason Alan Dinehart
    • Bat Masterson
    • 1955–1959
    Trevor Bardette
    Trevor Bardette
    • Old Man Clanton…
    • 1956–1961
    Paul Brinegar
    Paul Brinegar
    • Jim Kelley…
    • 1955–1958
    Brick Sullivan
    Brick Sullivan
    • Deputy Brick…
    • 1955–1959
    Sam Flint
    Sam Flint
    • Judge Jewett…
    • 1955–1961
    James Seay
    James Seay
    • Judge Spicer…
    • 1955–1961
    Leonard P. Geer
    Leonard P. Geer
    • Townsman…
    • 1956–1961
    Stacy Harris
    Stacy Harris
    • Mayor John Clum…
    • 1957–1961
    Don Haggerty
    Don Haggerty
    • Marsh Murdock…
    • 1955–1961
    Ralph Sanford
    Ralph Sanford
    • Mayor Jim Kelley…
    • 1955–1959
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    9reedermike

    Excellent series with more fact than you might think

    While there's plenty of myth mixed in with the facts, this chronological series actually provides more historical accuracy in many of its episodes than most media treatments of Earp, excepting only the movies "Tombstone" and the 1994 "Wyatt Earp." That is especially true when it comes to specific, historical episodes in the series, such as the shooting of Dora Hand and the gunfight at the OK Corral. Hugh O'Brien is good in the title role, reflecting what many of his contemporaries described as Earp's taciturn nature. John Wayne, who met the real Wyatt while working as a set hand for John Ford, told O'Brien that he "had nailed Earp," based on his own interactions with the real lawman. There are plenty of fanciful things included as well, but given the era this series earns its reputation as one of the better early, adult westerns.
    9skoyles

    Sanitized with surprises

    For my wife when she was a girl, Hugh O'Brien was Wyatt Earp. A cleaner better hero would be hard to find. When he finally killed someone, Wyatt was devastated and the star portrayed it beautifully. Oddly, there is some evidence this was historically accurate. No semi-professional gambling, no failed businesses, no "wives" and yet the staging of the famous Tombstone street fight was, garb apart, among the least inaccurate. Based on Stewart Lake's imaginative biography this series did for the 1950s what Lake's book did for the 1930s: cemented the Legend of Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp for as long as anyone remembers the Old West. Recently (2009) I watched the episodes contained in a boxed set of DVDs and was frankly astonished at Hugh O'Brien's portrayal of Wyatt Earp. There was an edge, a darkness to his Earp that I missed when I was young. O'Brien certainly captures the nobility that Lake's book placed to the fore but the actor also captured very subtly the coldness, the reserve, the calculating quality of the real Earp. I now, half a century after first watching "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp", have belatedly realized what a fine actor Hugh O'Brien was. Thank you, Mr O'Brien!
    cootum

    An Old-Fashioned Western

    When TV Land recently began showing reruns of "Wyatt Earp," I had forgotten that, apparently in the early episodes, the only music heard was an a cappella male quartet. Not only did they sing the theme song, but periodically during those episodes, to augment certain special "drama," they would chime in, humming either low in the background for sentimentality, or swelling to full volume when the emotions were supposed to be at peak. The only lyrics heard were those of the theme song; otherwise, the musical accompaniment consisted entirely of that periodic humming in four-part harmony. Written out, it appeared, "mmmm-oooooo-AAAAHHHH-OOOOOHHH!!" Bypassing a full orchestra was one sure way to save a chunk of cash for the budget. Then in other, perhaps later, episodes, orchestral music replaced that humming, and the a cappella quartet only sang the theme song. I must admit that the humming contributed a rather corny element to the show.
    helpless_dancer

    Tough marshall cleans up Tombstone territory

    I was a big fan of this show back when it was popular; I thought Wyatt Earp was 'the thing'. There was always plenty of action from Wyatt and Doc, and when they weren't taking care of business, Shotgun Gibbs could be counted on for some good gunplay. Two of my favorite western actors were in this one which was another reason for my interest - Myron Healy and Morgan Woodward, 2 of tinseltown's primo bad guys [who did stoop to playing good guys every now and then]. To see these two actors now I must watch some old western that might pop up on tv from time to time. I'll wager the real Wyatt wasn't a handsome, flashy dresser like O'Brien: more like an unwashed thug. Ah, Hollywood.
    8weshall55

    Still relevant today

    The corruption of politics, woman's roles, the pain, pride and conflict following the civil war, a non-drinking Marshall who thinks before he shoots - this is a gem from the 50's.

    I also enjoy so many of the faces that briefly appear that also came into their own fame in coming years.

    Very impressed with the scriptwriters of the show.

    This review is based on the first 13 shows of the first season.

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    • Trivia
      This show, along with Gunsmoke (1955) helped launch a great era of the TV western. Westerns became so popular on TV that by the end of the 1950s, there would be as many as 40 Westerns in prime time.
    • Goofs
      Whether or not Wyatt Earp owned the famous "Buntline Special" Colt Single Action Army Revolver is the subject of great debate, with little evidence proving either case. He may have had one, but there are no records or documentation available.
    • Connections
      Edited into Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      The Legend Of Wyatt Earp
      Music by Harry Warren

      Lyrics by Harold Adamson

      Performed by The Ken Darby Singers

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wyatt Earp greift ein
    • Filming locations
      • Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Wyatt Earp Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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