Laredo
Laredo is an American Western television series that aired on NBC from September 16, 1965, to April 7, 1967. Laredo stars Neville Brand, William Smith, Peter Brown, and Philip Carey as Texas Rangers. It is set on the Mexican border about Laredo, Texas. The program was produced by Universal Television. The pilot episode of Laredo aired on NBC's The Virginian under the title, "We've Lost a Train". It was released theatrically in 1969 under the title Backtrack. Three episodes from the first season of the series were edited into the 1968 feature film Three Guns for Texas.
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Plot Summary
Laredo was a Western comedy television series that aired on NBC from 1965 to 1967. Set in the Texas border town of Laredo, the series followed the escapades of three charismatic Texas Rangers. The Rangers, portrayed by Neville Brand, Peter Brown, and William Smith (later replaced by Robert Wolders), found themselves in a variety of humorous and adventurous situations as they patrolled the volatile border region.
Critical Reception
Laredo was generally viewed as a lighthearted and entertaining addition to the Western television genre, often praised for its comedic elements and the chemistry between its lead actors. While not critically acclaimed for groundbreaking narrative depth, it found a consistent audience for its episodic adventures and good-natured humor.
What Reviewers Say
- Entertaining blend of Western action and comedy.
- The camaraderie between the Texas Rangers was a highlight.
- Episodic nature provided consistent, if predictable, entertainment.
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Fun Fact
The series was a spin-off of the popular Western series "The Virginian".
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