Tales Of Wells Fargo

About Tales Of Wells Fargo

"Tales Of Wells Fargo" is a captivating western television series that was launched in 1957 with both half-hour and one-hour episodes. The story revolves around Agent Jim Hardie, who is Wells Fargo's principal troubleshooter. He is tasked with protecting the company's various interests, including safeguarding its shipments from robbers, ensuring the safety of passengers on its stagecoaches, and tracking down wrongdoers.

Making / Production

The television series is a product of the creativity of expert producer and writer, Frank Gruber. Gruber's creativity and structure brought the tales of the old west to life. The series was produced and aired by NBC, and it effectively captured the adventurous and challenging life on the frontier during the 19th century, with Wells Fargo serving as the vital link that connected East and West.

Actors

• Dale Robertson - He depicts Jim Hardie, the agile and cunning Wells Fargo agent, and breathes life into his character with his robust acting skills.
• William Demarest - Demarest plays Jeb Gaine, a seasoned agent who provides a excellent performance packed with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Virginia Christine - Christine plays Alice, showing perfect acting skills and eloquence that befit her character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was initially a half-hour black-and-white program, but by the fifth season, it was expanded to an hour-long format and was broadcast in color.
• It was one of the first shows to switch from black-and-white to color.
• Dale Robertson was also a professional horse rider and often performed his own stunts in the series.

Quotes

• "Guarding Wells Fargo's shipments is just part of my job..." - Jim Hardie
• "Being a Wells Fargo agent is always an adventure..." - Jeb Gaine

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music for "Tales of Wells Fargo" was dramatically composed and orchestrated by Stanley Wilson.