The Dakotas (1963– )Marshal Ragan and his deputies maintain the peace in the Badlands of the Dakota Territory. |
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The Dakotas (1963– )Marshal Ragan and his deputies maintain the peace in the Badlands of the Dakota Territory. |
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Larry Ward | ... |
Marshal Frank Ragan
(20 episodes, 1963)
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| Jack Elam | ... |
Deputy J.D. Smith
(20 episodes, 1963)
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| Chad Everett | ... |
Deputy Del Stark
(20 episodes, 1963)
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Michael Greene | ... |
Deputy Vance Porter
(19 episodes, 1963)
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Marshal Ragan and his deputies maintain the peace in the Badlands of the Dakota Territory.
I've always loved westerns. Some shows I can remember well from the late 60s, while other earlier shows are just vague and fond memories, or forgotten over the decades. I couldn't recall what category The Dakotas came under - forgotten or never seen - but as Jack Elam was a long time favourite actor of mine I decided to get a couple of episodes on DVD. I was stunned. The episodes were gripping, atmospheric, hard-edged. Jack Elam was brilliant in it. I'd have to say that I never saw the series in the 60s, as it's not one easily forgotten. I have since acquired all the episodes and am still watching them. There hasn't been an episode that has disappointed me yet. What a shame there were only 20 of them. What a shame.