Mackenzie's Raiders (1958–1959)

Colonel Mackenzie, the commander of the 4th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Clark, Texas in 1873, receives secret order from President U.S. Grant and General Phil Sheridan to stop Mexican bandits ... See full summary »

Stars:

Richard Carlson, Art Gilmore, Morris Ankrum

Cast

Series cast summary:
Richard Carlson	...	Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie (39 episodes, 1958-1959)
Art Gilmore	...	Narrator (39 episodes, 1958-1959)
Morris Ankrum	...	Raider (12 episodes, 1958-1959)
Kenneth Alton	...	Raider (11 episodes, 1958-1959)
Charles Boaz	...	Cpl. Dixon (11 episodes, 1958-1959)
Jim Bridges	...	Pvt. Lewis (11 episodes, 1958-1959)
Louis Jean Heydt	...	Raider (11 episodes, 1958-1959)
Brett King	...	Raider (11 episodes, 1958-1959)

Storyline

Colonel Mackenzie, the commander of the 4th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Clark, Texas in 1873, receives secret order from President U.S. Grant and General Phil Sheridan to stop Mexican bandits from crossing the Rio Grande River into the U.S. or from returning to Mexico.

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Plot Keywords:

mexico | texas | fort | u.s. cavalry | u.s. mexico border | 

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 1958 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

ZIV Television Programs

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (39 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

This series caused me to research the real Mackenzie

General Ranald Slidell Mackenzie was indeed a real historical figure. His tragic end, in which he descended into madness, has obscured his outstanding record of achievement. While I remember this show from when I was a boy, it did not do justice to the real man. Mackenzie brought peace to the southern plains, accomplishing in a few short years what Texans had tried to achieve for three generations. While commanders like Custer, George Crook, and Nelson Miles are better remembered today, Mackenzie and his crack regiment, the 4th Cavalry, deserve to be remembered and at least equally well known. Not only did Mackenzie stop the predatory raiding of the Comanches, he dealt with them equitably in peacetime. He was most proud of having stopped wars without spilling blood. He deserves better than to remain obscure.