Frontier
Series Overview
Frontier is an American Western anthology series that aired on NBC from September 1955, to September 1956. The series de-emphasizes gunplay and focuses on the hazards of the settlement of the American West. It was only the second anthology Western series in television history, having been preceded by Death Valley Days. Frontier aired premiered on September 25, 1955, and ran sporadically in its last five months. Walter Coy narrated the series and starred in occasional episodes, which are dramatizations based on actual events. The program was produced by Worthington Miner.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 30 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
1955 – 1956
Premiered: Sun, Sep 25, 1955
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 30: “The Hostage”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morton S. Fine
Morton S. Fine, David Friedkin
Department Leadership Roster
Morton S. Fine
Writer
David Friedkin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frontier
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What is Frontier about?
Frontier is an American Western anthology series that aired on NBC from September 1955, to September 1956. The series de-emphasizes gunplay and focuses on the hazards of the settlement of the American West. It was only the second anthology Western series in television history, having been preceded by Death Valley Days. Frontier aired premiered on September 25, 1955, and ran sporadically in its last five months. Walter Coy narrated the series and starred in occasional episodes, which are dramatizations based on actual events. The program was produced by Worthington Miner.
How many seasons does Frontier have?
Frontier comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Frontier?
Key cast members in Frontier include Walter Coy.
Who created or directed Frontier?
Frontier was developed and directed by Morton S. Fine.