Tales of Wells Fargo

Jim Hardie helps Wells Fargo agents battle the bad guys.

Tales of Wells Fargo (1957-1962) is a American network western drama created by Gene Reynolds for NBC, running six seasons and 201 half-hour episodes. Dale Robertson stars as Jim Hardie, a steadfast frontier man who lends his fists and his nerve to Wells Fargo agents trying to keep stagecoach routes and mining towns safe from outlaws and hard-bitten schemers. Each episode is largely self-contained, a case-of-the-week adventure in which Hardie confronts a new threat, with recurring agency business giving the run a steady backbone across its seasons. Guest players rotate through the stories, and the mood is plain-spoken and straightforward, leaning on rugged heroism, honest dealing and the pull of open country. Set in the nineteenth century American West, the show delivers the classic oater tradition of riding, rescue and showdown at a brisk pace. Its gentle, wholesome register and clear moral lines make it an easy fit for fans of Gunsmoke and Have Gun - Will Travel, and for viewers drawn to the vintage western adventure of The Lone Ranger.

• Gunsmoke (1955)classic frontier adventure, episodic lawman-style western with a steady hero
• Have Gun - Will Travel (1957)episodic western anthology of frontier justice and rugged heroism
• The Lone Ranger (1949)period western with case-of-the-week outlaw stories and a federal agent hero

Created by

Gene Reynolds

Release Date

1957-03-18

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

7.9 / 10 (16)

What is Tales of Wells Fargo about?

Jim Hardie rides with Wells Fargo agents to take on frontier outlaws in this classic episodic western.

What is Tales of Wells Fargo like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tales of Wells Fargo as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Tales of Wells Fargo violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Tales of Wells Fargo as moderate.

Which shows are like Tales of Wells Fargo?

Shows with a similar feel include Gunsmoke (1955), Have Gun - Will Travel (1957), and The Lone Ranger (1949).

How long is Tales of Wells Fargo?

Tales of Wells Fargo: 6 seasons, 201 episodes.

Is Tales of Wells Fargo still running?

No, Tales of Wells Fargo has ended.

Where can I watch Tales of Wells Fargo?

In United States, Tales of Wells Fargo streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Starz, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.