Boots and Saddles is an American Western television series that aired in syndication from 1957 to 1959.

Synopsis

Set in 1870, the series depicts activities of the U.S. Fifth Cavalry, with the title taken from the bugle call that alerted cavalrymen to their horses. The setting is Fort Lowell, near Tucson, Arizona. The cast includes John Pickard (billed as Jack Pickard) as Captain Shank Adams, Patrick McVey as Lieutenant Colonel Hayes, Gardner McKay as Lieutenant Kelly, David Willock as Lieutenant Binning, John Alderson as Sergeant Bullock, and Mike Hinn as scout Luke Cummings. Johnny Western has a continuing role on the series.

Production

The series was shot in Kanab Canyon in Utah. The series was produced by California National Productions and sold by NBC Film Division. Robert Cinader created the show, which was produced by California Studios with George Cahan was executive producer. Anthony Ellis was the writer.

Critical response

A review of the first episode of Boots and Saddles in the trade publication Billboard said that the program's action "ought to make the kids happy" while "At the same time it's done intelligently, with a sense of reality that should snare the adults."

Episode list

Adaptations

Ray Bailey (comics) adapted the TV series into a comic strip.