Custer 

In 1868, after the Civil War, Custer takes charge of a mix of ex-Confederates and criminals, the 7th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hays, Kansas. His boss General Terry doesn't like his methods ... See full summary »

Creators:

Samuel A. Peeples, David Weisbart

Stars:

Wayne Maunder, Slim Pickens, Robert F. Simon

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Wayne Maunder	...	Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer 17 episodes, 1967
Slim Pickens	...	California Joe Milner 17 episodes, 1967
Robert F. Simon	...	Gen. Alfred Terry / ... 17 episodes, 1967
Peter Palmer	...	Sgt. James Bustard 17 episodes, 1967
Michael Dante	...	Crazy Horse 16 episodes, 1967
Hick Hill	...	Trooper Rio 12 episodes, 1967
Grant Woods	...	Captain Myles Keogh / ... 7 episodes, 1967

Storyline

In 1868, after the Civil War, Custer takes charge of a mix of ex-Confederates and criminals, the 7th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hays, Kansas. His boss General Terry doesn't like his methods or his long blond hair, but he manages to keep fighting the Sioux (the series ends the year before the Little Big Horn).

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Plot Keywords:

cavalry | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 September 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Legend of Custer

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Ranch, Malibu Creek State Park - 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

"Tonight's episode has been a fictional drama." This disclaimer is mentioned verbally in the first 5 episodes. Starting with episode 6 ("War Lance and Saber") the disclaimer is listed as the final title card during the show's closing credits.

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Connections

Edited into Crazy Horse and Custer: The Untold Story (1990)

User Reviews

Excellent western series

I remember being enthralled by this series as a kid and was disappointed when it ended. I endeavoured later to find out about the real Custer and am now enjoying the series again on DVD. Maunder plays Custer as an efficient and rather aloof officer which indeed he was. Custer was idolised during the Civil War but was reduced to fighting a tawdry war against the Indians during the 1870s. This series portrays that part of his life. It is highly fictionalised but elements of the truth keep bursting through from time to time...the relationship with Reno, the unlikely use of 'Gary Owen' as a marching tune, reluctance to follow orders and his love/hate banter between Terry and Custer. Production values are good and the guest stars excellent. Most episodes have a real air of excitement about them and the fact that Custer's sad fate is well known adds a poignancy to the proceedings. Wayne maunder's portrayal of Custer is excellent, far from being the glory seeking buffoon of many other 'epics', he plays Custer as he probably was,an efficient cavalry officer. Give this show a look, especially if you are a western fan, and you wont be disappointed. ps - The character of 'California Joe' was a real person.