The Have Gun: Will Travel Companion - Softcover

Grams, Martin; Rayburn, Les

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970331002 ISBN 13: 9780970331007

Publisher: OTR Pub, 2000

Synopsis

Known as the Barrymore on horseback, Richard Boone created a character that television audiences could relate to. For six seasons, audiences were able to tune in each week and watch their latest adventure of "Have Gun - Will Travel," a western that stepped over the boundries, and told stories that viewers today remember vividly. Broadcast over CBS Radio and Television, "Have Gun - Will Travel" is still remembered by fans as one of the best adult westerns ever made. This book documents the history behind the series, the genesis of the program, and why after six seasons, the show left the air. Memories from writers, actors, directors , producers, stuntmen and many more help give insight and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of each and every television and radio episode. Hal Needham, Frank Pierson, Peggy Rea, Andrew V. McLaglen, Sydney Pollack, Shimon Wincelberg, and hundreds of others contributed. Rare photos, over 150 to be exact, are featured - many never before seen! The authors

About this title

From the Publisher:

This book went under years of research and the co-operation of "Have Gun - Will Travel" fans from all over. We have extensively searched for material such as production call sheets, and exclusive interviews with today's most prolific directors, producers and writers. Most of the photos in this book have never before appeared in print. We consider this the definitive guide to the "Have Gun" series, both broadcast on radio and television. All 106 radio episodes and all 225 television episodes are documented, including pre-emptions and summer reruns.

About the Author:

Martin Grams, Jr. is the author of numerous books including The History of the Cavalcade of America, The Alfred Hitchcock Presents Companion, Suspense: Twenty Years of Thrills and Chills, The CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Inner Sanctum Mysteries: Behind The Creaking Door, and Invitation to Learning.

Les Rayburn is a television director and producer living in Alabama. His production company, High Noon Film and Interactive produces national TV commercials, documentaries and independent films. He has been a collector of Have Gun - Will Travel memorabilia for over 14 years.

About this edition

• Publisher: OTR Pub
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0970331002
• ISBN 13: 9780970331007
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 505