Redigo
Redigo is a 15-week Western dramatic series, set on a New Mexico ranch during the early 1960s, which aired over NBC from September 24 to December 31, 1963. The series features Richard Egan as ranch owner Jim Redigo, Roger Davis as Mike the ranch hand, and Elena Verdugo as Gerry. Don Diamond appeared in four episodes, three as the character Arturo. Redigo was the truncated second half-hour season of the previous one-hour series, Empire, which aired from September 25, 1962, to May 13, 1963. Both programs were placed on the Tuesday evening schedule against CBS's The Red Skelton Show. Redigo also lost out in the ratings to the ABC military sitcom, McHale's Navy, starring Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway. In Redigo, Egan's character Jim Redigo was no longer the manager of the large Garrett Ranch but the owner of his own smaller spread nearby. The half-hour format made it hard for the program to develop complex characters as had been done in the initial one-hour version of the show.
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Plot Summary
In this Western, a wounded outlaw named Redigo seeks refuge and finds himself in a small town torn by conflict. He becomes embroiled in a power struggle between the town's corrupt sheriff and a group of homesteaders. Redigo's past and his developing feelings for a local woman complicate his efforts to survive and potentially find redemption.
Critical Reception
Redigo is a lesser-known Western that received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While it features some classic Western tropes and a notable supporting cast, it was often criticized for its predictable plot and pacing issues. However, some viewers appreciated its gritty portrayal of frontier life and the performances of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a formulaic storyline that offers little in the way of surprise.
- Performances are generally adequate, but not enough to elevate the material.
- The pacing can be slow, with some scenes feeling drawn out.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for Redigo is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience sentiment. General Western enthusiasts might find elements to appreciate, but specific feedback is scarce.
Fun Fact
Lee Van Cleef, who plays the antagonist "Rico," would later become much more famous for his starring roles in Spaghetti Westerns directed by Sergio Leone.
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