Wanted: Dead or Alive
“Josh Randall: Bounty Hunter”
Series Overview
Wanted: Dead or Alive is an American Western television series starring Steve McQueen as the bounty hunter Josh Randall. It aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958–61. The black-and-white program was a spin-off of a March 1958 episode of Trackdown, a 1957–59 western series starring Robert Culp. Both series were produced by Four Star Television in association with CBS Television. The series launched McQueen into becoming the first television star to cross over into comparable status on the big screen.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 94 Episodes
25 min per episode
1958 – 1961
Premiered: Sat, Sep 6, 1958
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 26: “Barney's Bounty”
Josh stops at his friend Barney's to get horses for his two prisoners, they manager to escape, leaving Josh and Barney to get them back for the reward.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudy Schrager
Ed Adamson, John Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Adamson
Producer
Rudy Schrager
Original Music Composer
John Robinson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is Wanted: Dead or Alive about?
Wanted: Dead or Alive is an American Western television series starring Steve McQueen as the bounty hunter Josh Randall. It aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958–61. The black-and-white program was a spin-off of a March 1958 episode of Trackdown, a 1957–59 western series starring Robert Culp. Both series were produced by Four Star Television in association with CBS Television. The series launched McQueen into becoming the first television star to cross over into comparable status on the big screen.
How many seasons does Wanted: Dead or Alive have?
Wanted: Dead or Alive comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Wanted: Dead or Alive?
Key cast members in Wanted: Dead or Alive include Steve McQueen.
Who created or directed Wanted: Dead or Alive?
Wanted: Dead or Alive was developed and directed by Not specified.