Have Gun Will Travel: The Complete First Season 6-Disc Set
Have Gun Will Travel: The Complete First Season 6-Disc DVD VIDEO TV SHOW SEALED
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DVD
Paramount
2004
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$14.49
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Have Gun Will Travel - The Complete First Season
"Have gun-Will travel. Wire Paladin, San Francisco." It's the statement on a business card, adorned with a chess-piece knight, that heralds the professional services of Paladin in this wildly popular Western series from the Golden Age of Television. Actors: Claude Akins, Jack Lord, June Lockhart, Kam Tong, Lisa Lu, Special Features: Full frame format. Language: English Runtime: 975 minutes.
The inaugural season of Have Gun--Will Travel clearly illustrates why this Western series captivated audiences almost immediately. Premiering on September 14, 1957, the half-hour program achieved a remarkable no. 4 rating throughout its entire first season, which aired almost continuously (with a single week of interruption) until June 1958—a demanding schedule rarely seen in today's television landscape. (It even achieved a higher ranking in the following seasons, securing the no. 3 position, just behind Gunsmoke and Wagon Train.) Richard Boone was ideally cast as the lead character Paladin, an educated gunslinger whose West Point background, impeccable taste, literary elegance, and distinguished service in the Civil War set him apart from typical Western heroes, serving as a template for many charismatic characters to follow. Operating from the luxurious Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, he peruses newspapers to find trouble in the untamed West and skillfully promotes his services (through his iconic calling card, "Have Gun--Will Travel") as a hired gun, moral compass, voice of reason, and unwilling slayer of villains. Aware of the intricacies of frontier justice, Paladin (whose complete name remains undisclosed) could betray those who engaged him if he detected any questionable intentions. Although he dressed in black, his actions often existed within an ethically ambiguous realm.
Each of the 39 episodes, running about 25 minutes each, is consistently well-crafted and tightly plotted, as Have Gun was backed by exceptional talent behind and in front of the camera. The series opened with a memorable theme composed by renowned film composer Bernard Herrmann, and most of the initial season was helmed by Andrew V. McLaglen, a director who frequently worked on Gunsmoke, Rawhide, and Perry Mason before progressing to a successful film career. Regular contributors included Gene Roddenberry (who would go on to create Star Trek six years later) and up-and-coming rebel Sam Peckinpah, who co-wrote episode #22, "The Singer." In addition to series regular Kam Tong as Paladin's Chinese-American servant Hey Boy (a portrayal that fits the "Coolie" stereotype but is handled with respect, especially in "Hey Boy's Revenge."), Have Gun showcased a remarkable array of guest stars from the 1950s and '60s, including familiar faces like Victor McLaglen (Andrew's father), John Carradine, Strother Martin, and R.G. Armstrong, alongside rising talents such as Angie Dickinson, Warren Oates, and Charles Bronson (who starred in "The Outlaw," one of the season's standout episodes). Each episode features background details and profiles of guest stars, and while the overall picture quality is commendable, the audio quality suffers from a subdued mix with noticeable hiss due to aging source materials. Thankfully, this does not detract from the enjoyment of what is a top-tier television series that thrived for five more seasons before its cancellation in 1963.
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"Have gun-Will travel. Wire Paladin, San Francisco." It's the statement on a business card, adorned with a chess-piece knight, that heralds the professional services of Paladin in this wildly popular Western series from the Golden Age of Television. Actors: Claude Akins, Jack Lord, June Lockhart, Kam Tong, Lisa Lu, Special Features: Full frame format. Language: English Runtime: 975 minutes.
The inaugural season of Have Gun--Will Travel clearly illustrates why this Western series captivated audiences almost immediately. Premiering on September 14, 1957, the half-hour program achieved a remarkable no. 4 rating throughout its entire first season, which aired almost continuously (with a single week of interruption) until June 1958—a demanding schedule rarely seen in today's television landscape. (It even achieved a higher ranking in the following seasons, securing the no. 3 position, just behind Gunsmoke and Wagon Train.) Richard Boone was ideally cast as the lead character Paladin, an educated gunslinger whose West Point background, impeccable taste, literary elegance, and distinguished service in the Civil War set him apart from typical Western heroes, serving as a template for many charismatic characters to follow. Operating from the luxurious Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, he peruses newspapers to find trouble in the untamed West and skillfully promotes his services (through his iconic calling card, "Have Gun--Will Travel") as a hired gun, moral compass, voice of reason, and unwilling slayer of villains. Aware of the intricacies of frontier justice, Paladin (whose complete name remains undisclosed) could betray those who engaged him if he detected any questionable intentions. Although he dressed in black, his actions often existed within an ethically ambiguous realm.
Each of the 39 episodes, running about 25 minutes each, is consistently well-crafted and tightly plotted, as Have Gun was backed by exceptional talent behind and in front of the camera. The series opened with a memorable theme composed by renowned film composer Bernard Herrmann, and most of the initial season was helmed by Andrew V. McLaglen, a director who frequently worked on Gunsmoke, Rawhide, and Perry Mason before progressing to a successful film career. Regular contributors included Gene Roddenberry (who would go on to create Star Trek six years later) and up-and-coming rebel Sam Peckinpah, who co-wrote episode #22, "The Singer." In addition to series regular Kam Tong as Paladin's Chinese-American servant Hey Boy (a portrayal that fits the "Coolie" stereotype but is handled with respect, especially in "Hey Boy's Revenge."), Have Gun showcased a remarkable array of guest stars from the 1950s and '60s, including familiar faces like Victor McLaglen (Andrew's father), John Carradine, Strother Martin, and R.G. Armstrong, alongside rising talents such as Angie Dickinson, Warren Oates, and Charles Bronson (who starred in "The Outlaw," one of the season's standout episodes). Each episode features background details and profiles of guest stars, and while the overall picture quality is commendable, the audio quality suffers from a subdued mix with noticeable hiss due to aging source materials. Thankfully, this does not detract from the enjoyment of what is a top-tier television series that thrived for five more seasons before its cancellation in 1963.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
