Texas John Slaughter
Texas John Slaughter is a television series run from 1958 to 1961 as part of the Wonderful World of Disney, starring Tom Tryon in the title role. The character was based upon an actual historical figure, Texas Ranger John Slaughter. Tryon memorably wore an enormous white cowboy hat with the brim pinned up in the front as part of his costume for the series. The beginning theme song for the series included the lines: "Texas John Slaughter made 'em do what they oughta, and if they didn't, they died." Tryon later became a novelist. John Vivyan appeared twice on the series in the role of dishonest rancher Jason Hemp and a third time in an uncredited part. Other co-stars were Darryl Hickman and Bing Russell. Chris Alcaide and Judson Pratt appeared as an outlaw and as Colonel Cooper, respectively, in the segment "Ambush in Laredo". The series appeared in re-runs on the Disney Channel's classic program block "Disney Drive-In" which was later known as "Vault Disney".
- Created By
- First Aired on
Oct 31, 1958
- Popularity: 5.9857
- 2 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
3 seaons till Apr 23, 1961
Last episode: Frank Clell's in Town
Seasons & episodes
Total 3 seasons, 17 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Texas John Slaughter min
When John Slaughter's attempt to live the simple life of a cattle rancher is thwarted by rustlers, he decides to join the Texas Rangers in order to pursue the thieves who stole his herd.
Episode 2Ambush at Laredo min
Slaughter trails the outlaws' leader to a secret meeting of the gang, where he discovers that they are planning an assassination -- of Slaughter himself!
Episode 3Killers from Kansas min
Slaughter's girlfriend's life is threatened when she is held hostage in her home by bank robbers.
Episode 4Showdown at Sandoval min
In order to trap a gang of outlaws who have taken refuge in Mexico, Slaughter and his men go undercover posing as bank robbers.
Episode 5The Man from Bitter Creek min
After Slaughter forces gambling cheats to give back their winnings, they plot to take revenge by stealing his cattle.
