Riverboat (1959–1961)

Stars:

Darren McGavin, Dick Wessel, Jack Lambert

Cast

Series cast summary:
Darren McGavin	...	Captain Grey Holden (42 episodes, 1959-1961)
Dick Wessel	...	Carney Kohler (41 episodes, 1959-1961)
Jack Lambert	...	Joshua Walcek (23 episodes, 1959-1960)
Burt Reynolds	...	Ben Frazer (20 episodes, 1959-1960)
Michael McGreevey	...	Chip Kessler (17 episodes, 1959-1960)

Storyline

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Genres:

Adventure | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 1959 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Meladare Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (44 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Burt Reynolds left the show in the middle of the first season because of behind-the-scenes disputes with Darren McGavin. He was replaced by Noah Beery Jr. when the show's second season began.

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Goofs

Despite taking place in the Antebellum South, there were no African Americans on the show.

User Reviews

Puchase of Riverboat

15 Episodes of "Riverboat" are available from Timeless Media.com and can be purchased from Amazon.com and Deepdiscount.com as well. This is a great series and unless I am mistaken it depicts travel on the Missippippi in the antebellum period not after the Civil War. As I student of history I think the time period of the costumes fit that period. As always Darren McGavin turns in a sterling performance and a young Burt Reynolds just learning his craft is great as the pilot. Also some very prominent guest stars like Debra Paget and John Ireland appear on the show. Take my word for it and get this series. This brought back a lot of fond memories for me. I remember watching it as a child.