Yancy Derringer (1958–1959)

Yancy Derringer, an ex-Confederate soldier turned gambler, was a suave lady's man in New Orleans, Louisiana. In reality, he was working for John Colton, the civil administrator of the city.... See full summary »

Creators:

Mary Loos, Richard Sale

Stars:

Jock Mahoney, X Brands, Kevin Hagen

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jock Mahoney	...	Yancy Derringer (34 episodes, 1958-1959)
X Brands	...	Pahoo-Ka-Ta-Wah (34 episodes, 1958-1959)
Kevin Hagen	...	John Colton (31 episodes, 1958-1959)
Frances Bergen	...	Madame Francine (19 episodes, 1958-1959)

Storyline

Yancy Derringer, an ex-Confederate soldier turned gambler, was a suave lady's man in New Orleans, Louisiana. In reality, he was working for John Colton, the civil administrator of the city. Yancy's job was to prevent crime and if necessary, arrest the culprits. His constant companion was Pahoo-Ka-Ta-Wah an Indian who watches Yancy's back.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Action | Western | Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 October 1958 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Derringer Productions, Desilu Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (34 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The decaying Southern mansion seen on the series was the Tara set from Gone with the Wind, which stood on the back lot at Desilu Studios (formerly Selznick International Pictures). The facade was sold and moved to Georgia later in 1959.

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Soundtracks

"Yancy Derringer"
Music by Henry Russell
Lyrics by Don Quinn

User Reviews

Wonderful, Underrated Period Show...

"Yancy Derringer" was one of those series that dared to be different, a 'Western' that was set in post-Civil War New Orleans. If your memories of Jock Mahoney are of him as a lean, middle-aged Tarzan in his two 1960s appearances as the Ape Man, the show may be something of a surprise. He is soft-spoken, smooth, and dapper, here, and altogether 'cool'.

Loaded with a laid-back charm, an Indian partner (X Brand) unique in series television in his status as the hero's 'equal' and not just a 'sidekick' (an episode where the pair take the grievances of the Indian nations to Congress is a personal favorite), and one of the most beautiful theme songs of fifties television, the short-lived program is certainly as 'watchable' as the more successful "Have Gun, Will Travel", "Wanted: Dead or Alive" and the other more 'adult' westerns of the period.

If the series re-emerges on one of the 'nostalgia' cable channels, check it out...you won't be disappointed!