Cimarron Strip
Cimarron Strip is an American Western television series that aired on CBS from September 1967 to March 1968. Starring Stuart Whitman as Marshal Jim Crown, the series was produced by the creators of Gunsmoke. Reruns of the original show were aired in the summer of 1971. Cimarron Strip was one of only three 90-minute weekly Western series that aired during the 1960s, and the only 90-minute series of any kind to be centered primarily around one lead character. Cimarron Strip was set in the Oklahoma Panhandle, which comprises, east to west, Beaver, Texas, and Cimarron counties in Oklahoma. The show is set in 1888, just as the continuous frontier of the West, which once ran from the Canadian to the Mexican border, was closing. In less than five years there would no longer be that "continuous frontier," only pockets of undeveloped land. This was the late "Wild West" that Marshall Jim Crown was called to defend.
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Plot Summary
Set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1889, Cimarron Strip follows Marshal Jim Crown as he attempts to bring law and order to the rough and tumble town of Cimarrón. Facing constant threats from outlaws, corrupt officials, and the harsh realities of the frontier, Crown relies on his courage, quick wit, and a small group of allies to uphold justice.
Critical Reception
Cimarron Strip was a moderately successful weekly Western series that aired on CBS. While it didn't achieve the iconic status of some other Westerns of the era, it was generally well-regarded for its mature storylines and competent production values. The show aimed for a slightly more adult tone than many of its contemporaries, exploring the complexities of frontier life and law enforcement.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong lead performance and compelling Western narratives.
- Appreciated for its more serious and nuanced approach to frontier justice.
- Some found the pacing occasionally slow compared to more action-oriented Westerns.
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Fun Fact
The series was filmed on location in various parts of the American West, including the stark landscapes of Arizona and the rolling hills of California, to authentically capture the look and feel of the Oklahoma Territory.
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