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Riverboat

Series Overview

Riverboat is a 44-episode western television series starring Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds broadcast on the NBC television network from September 13, 1959 until January 2, 1961. It was produced by Revue Studios.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 44 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1959 – 1961

Premiered: Sun, Sep 13, 1959

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Jan 2, 1961

Season 2, Episode 13: “Listen to the Nightingale”

Norwegian songbird Julie Lang wants to take her troupe to New Orleans for an engagement, but she has no money. Grey finally agrees to take the troupe aboard the Enterprise, for an IOU against their New Orleans receipts. Along the way, a future crewman of another famous ship called Enterprise, steals her jewelry.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Riverboat.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riverboat

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What is Riverboat about?

Riverboat is a 44-episode western television series starring Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds broadcast on the NBC television network from September 13, 1959 until January 2, 1961. It was produced by Revue Studios.

How many seasons does Riverboat have?

Riverboat comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Riverboat?

Key cast members in Riverboat include Darren McGavin, Dick Wessel, Jack Lambert, William D. Gordon, Michael McGreevey.

Who created or directed Riverboat?

Riverboat was developed and directed by Not specified.