Black Saddle
Series Overview
Black Saddle is an American Western television series starring Peter Breck that aired 44 episodes on ABC from January 10, 1959 to May 6, 1960. The half-hour program was produced by Dick Powell's Four Star Television, and the original pilot was an episode of CBS's Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater, with Chris Alcaide portraying the principal character, Clay Culhane. For syndicated reruns, Black Saddle was combined with three other Western series from the same company, Law of the Plainsman starring Michael Ansara, Johnny Ringo starring Don Durant and Mark Goddard, and the critically acclaimed creation of Sam Peckinpah, The Westerner with Brian Keith, under the umbrella title, The Westerners, with new hosting sequences by Keenan Wynn.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 44 Episodes
24–30 min per episode
1959 – 1960
Premiered: Sat, Jan 10, 1959
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 24: “End Of The Line”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Hudson, John McGreevey
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Saddle
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What is Black Saddle about?
Black Saddle is an American Western television series starring Peter Breck that aired 44 episodes on ABC from January 10, 1959 to May 6, 1960. The half-hour program was produced by Dick Powell's Four Star Television, and the original pilot was an episode of CBS's Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater, with Chris Alcaide portraying the principal character, Clay Culhane. For syndicated reruns, Black Saddle was combined with three other Western series from the same company, Law of the Plainsman starring Michael Ansara, Johnny Ringo starring Don Durant and Mark Goddard, and the critically acclaimed creation of Sam Peckinpah, The Westerner with Brian Keith, under the umbrella title, The Westerners, with new hosting sequences by Keenan Wynn.
How many seasons does Black Saddle have?
Black Saddle comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Black Saddle?
Key cast members in Black Saddle include Peter Breck, Russell Johnson.
Who created or directed Black Saddle?
Black Saddle was developed and directed by Hal Hudson, John McGreevey.