When we say “The Californians” you probably think ofthatSaturday Night Livesketchwith the obnoxious blondes parodying soap operas.
But that’s not what we’re talking about here.
In fact,The Californianswas a TV Western well before itsSNLfame.
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If you haven’t heard of it, it’s time to give this one a go.
ButThe Californianswasn’t your typical Western program.
It stood apart from the very beginning.
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San Francisco, 1851, is a strange picture to open a Western on.
Saddle up and enjoy these vintage Western shows, partner.
The Californiansfirst premiered on September 24, 1957, and it caused quite a stir when it did.
With the vigilance committee backing him, Patrick restores law and order.
In a half-hour, the program changed the Western game, but not everyone was happy about it.
That’s not quite likeany usual Western programyou’re likely familiar with.
For that reason alone, it’s a time capsule of Western television well worth a quick binge.
The Californiansis available for streaming on Peacock.
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