About The Men From Shiloh

The Men from Shiloh is a rebranded continuation of The Virginian, a popular television western that aired on NBC from 1962 to 1971. Set in the late 19th century, the show is centered around the Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming. It primarily follows the skilled foreman known only as 'The Virginian', his deputy Ryker, and a new ranch businessman, Colonel Alan MacKenzie. The show focuses on the numerous challenges they confront while trying to maintain law and order in the burgeoning West.

Making / Production

The Men from Shiloh was produced by NBC Productions in association with Revue Studios. The change in name in its ninth and final season was accompanied by a change in format as well, with the show presenting more mystery and intrigue, and less traditional western themes, compared to its earlier seasons.

Actors

• Jame Drury as The Virginian: Drury, reprising his role from The Virginian, is a skilled and principled ranch foreman.
• Doug McClure as Trampas: McClure continues his role from The Virginian as the affable and loyal ranch hand.
• John McIntire as Colonel Alan MacKenzie: McIntire joins the changed format, providing sage advice and adding an air of class and sophistication to the series.
• Lee J. Cobb as Judge Garth: Cobb plays the role of the stern but fair Judge, overseeing the daily issues in the community.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The name "Shiloh" was introduced in the fourth season, five years before its conversion into The Men from Shiloh.
• The Men from Shiloh was one of the last traditional western shows to air on television.
• Despite the change in title, the characters and setting remained largely the same.

Quotes

• "When a man ain't got nothing, he can do anything." -The Virginian
• "Everyone is not as they appear." - Colonel MacKenzie
• "Sometimes, it's harder to live than it is to die." - Trampas

Music, Soundtrack

• The original theme of The Virginian was used in The Men from Shiloh as well, composed by Percy Faith, adding to continuity.
• Dave Grusin, Bernard Herrmann, and Morton Stevens also contributed music scores to several episodes, enriching the audio layer of the show.