Total Seasons :3Total Episodes : 17
Texas John Slaughter is a television series run from 1958 to 1961 as part of the Wonderful World of Disney, starring Tom Tryon in the title role. The character was based upon an actual historical figure, Texas Ranger John Slaughter. Tryon memorably wore an enormous white cowboy hat with the brim pinned up in the front as part of his costume for the series. The beginning theme song for the series ...
When John Slaughter's attempt to live the simple life of a cattle rancher is thwarted by rustlers, he decides to join the Texas Rangers in order to pursue the thieves who stole his herd.
Air Date : 1958-10-31
Slaughter trails the outlaws' leader to a secret meeting of the gang, where he discovers that they are planning an assassination -- of Slaughter himself!
Air Date : 1958-11-14
Slaughter's girlfriend's life is threatened when she is held hostage in her home by bank robbers.
Air Date : 1959-01-09
In order to trap a gang of outlaws who have taken refuge in Mexico, Slaughter and his men go undercover posing as bank robbers.
Air Date : 1959-01-23
After Slaughter forces gambling cheats to give back their winnings, they plot to take revenge by stealing his cattle.
Air Date : 1959-03-06
After John starts a prairie fire to save his cattle from being stolen by a band of Comanches, he is unjustly accused of rustling and murder.
Air Date : 1959-03-20