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• Actors: Dale Robertson, Chuck Connors, Lee Van Cleef, Michael Landon, Denver Pyle
• Directors: n, a
• Format: NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 6
• Studio: Timeless Media Group
• DVD Release Date: July 14, 2009
• Run Time: 1150 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002C07AU4
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,911 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Tales of Wells Fargo starring Dale Robertson! 6 DVD Set! The 1950's ushered in the Golden Era of the TV Western, one of the most popular genres ever produced for the small screen. Every network had numerous westerns on the air, ranging from children's Saturday afternoon fare to adult prime time dramas. At one time over 32 hours of western entertainment were available on the three networks! One of the most memorable of all, Tales of Wells Fargo, premiered on NBC Television in 1956, instantly rising to #3 in the ratings in its first season. When people think of Wells Fargo, images of rearing horses and blazing guns come to mind, and of course, the one and only Dale Robertson as Agent Jim Hardie, troubleshooter for the Wells Fargo stage coach line. Not a typical heartthrob, Robertson managed to portray a rough and tough lawman and a gentle and sympathetic soul at the same time, winning over both male and female viewers with each exciting half-hour episode. The Wells Fargo Stage Line played a heroic role in the history of the West, ferrying passengers and cargo from Missouri to California over a harsh and sometimes hostile land. In Tales of Wells Fargo, Agent Hardie faced weekly tests of will and character, as he protected the stage coaches from outlaws, bandits and Indian raiders, seeing them safely through their journey. Eacn week, a great line-up of guest stars joined Robertson on the road west, including some of the best actors in Hollywood. The list includes Chuck Connors (The Thin Rope), Lee Van Cleef (Alder Gulch), Michael Landon (Sam Bass), Denver Pyle (Renegade Raiders), Jack Elam (The Hijackers) and one of Steve McQueen's first appearances on network TV (Bill Longley). In the tradition of its best selling releases of Wagon Train and Laredo, TMG and NBC Universal are proud to present the best of the first five seasons of Tales of Wells Fargo, 46 episodes of the very best in classic television westerns. So saddle up and hit the trail!

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Tales of Wells Fargo (1956-1957) ... Dale Robertson ... Timeless Media (2009)", June 7, 2009

By	J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (VINE VOICE)

Tales of Wells Fargo is an American Western television series that ran from March 18, 1957 to June 2, 1962 on NBC --- Set in the mid-1800s, the series starred Dale Robertson as special agent Jim Hardie, noted at the time as "the left-handed gun". The concept of the Wells Fargo series, a company troubleshooter in the American West --- Produced by Revue Productions, the series aired in a half-hour format until its final season when it expanded to an hour --- For its first two years, the show was also in the top ten Nielsen Ratings. During the 1957-58 season, it was ranked No. 3. --- Check out 46 Classic Episodes on 6 DVD Discs with some of the best character actors in the business.

Dale Robertson, the actor who made his name in television Westerns in the 1950s and '60s, was born on July 14, 1923, in Harrah, Oklahoma. After serving in a tank crew and in the combat engineers in North Africa and Europe during World War II, the twice-wounded Robertson started his acting career while still on active duty in the U.S. Army. While stationed at San Luis Obispo, California, had a photograph taken for his mother. A copy of the photo displayed in the photo shop window attracted movie scouts, and the six foot tall, 180-lb. Roberson soon was on his way to Hollywood. Will Rogers Jr., whose father is the most famous son of Oklahoma, told him to avoid formal training and keep his own persona

"Don't ever take a dramatic lesson," Rogers told him. "They will try to put your voice in a dinner jacket, and people like their hominy and grits in everyday clothes." Robertson took his advice and avoided acting classes.

Robertson was typecast in Western movies and TV shows when the genre was still America's favorite. He headlined two TV series, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (1957), in which he played the roving trouble-shooter Jim Hardie, and "The Iron Horse" (1966), in which he won a railway in a poker game. He also served as one of the hosts, along with Ronald Reagan, of the syndicated series "Death Valley Days" (1952) during the 1960s. Robertson later appeared in the inaugural season of "Dynasty" (1981).

Inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1983 --- Robertson is a recipient of the Golden Boot Award in 1985 --- He is retired on a ranch near Oklahoma City, not far from his birthplace of Harrah. (imd.com)

SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. An interview with Dale Robertson

BIOS:
Dale Robertson (aka: Dayle Lymoine Robertson)
Date of Birth: 14 July 1923 - Harrah, Oklahoma
Date of Death: Still Living

Great job by Timeless Media Group and their staff --- Enjoy the best of the first five seasons of 46 classic episodes on six dvd discs --- Hats off and thanks to Les Adams (collector/guideslines for character identification), Chuck Anderson (Webmaster: The Old Corral/B-Westerns.Com), Boyd Magers (Western Clippings), Buck Rainey (The Life & Films of Buck Jones), Bobby J. Copeland (author of "Trail Talk"), Rhonda Lemons (Empire Publishing Inc) and Bob Nareau (author of "The Real Bob Steele") as they have rekindled my interest once again for B-Westerns and Serials --- If you're into the memories of B-Westerns with high drama, this is the one you've been anxiously waiting for --- please stand up and take a bow for film and TV Western Classics --- all my heroes have been cowboys!

Total Time: 1150 mins on DVD ~ Timeless Media Group 61015 ~ (07/14/2009)

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great prints and one the the best 50's westerns, July 4, 2009

By	Lawrence W. Stephens - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Normally I wait for a few reviews before I buy, but could not wait so I bought this set (I'm not sure the store should have had them out yet). Great prints this time, as good as Restless Gun. Stories are typical westerns and not as mature as Restless Gun. The quality of prints making these very enjoyable to watch. I think one of the best of this age out there. A release this old unfortunately has not the demand to put out a season by season. Being this is about a fourth of the shows a complete series would be about $240. I am a fan of these westerns of the 50's and 60's. The "best of" works great for me as long as there is a least 40 shows. But I would have liked to have all of the Restless Gun shows. Riverboat, 6 would have been enough. I'm glad for these releases from Timeless. Beware of any early color, as Laramie is only so-so.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of Wells Fargo, September 11, 2009

By	Christopher F. Nelson (mystic,ct usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Many of the series that we grew up with as a child have an appeal to see again as an adult. Unfortunately some memories prove to be better than actually seeing the show again. I am pleased to say that this is not the case with Tales of Wells Fargo. Dales acting and the stories tend to be as good as we recall them. Timeless Media group has done a good job of restoring this classic western. I highly recommend it.