Cimarron Strip

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  • TV-PG
  • 1967
  • 1 Season
  • 7.1  (467)

Cimarron Strip was a western drama television series that aired on CBS from 1967 to 1968. It starred Stuart Whitman as US Marshal Jim Crown, who was responsible for keeping law and order in the expansive Cimarron Territory. The show was produced by the renowned production company, MGM Television.

The series was set in the late 19th century, in the Cimarron Territory of Oklahoma, which was a wide area of land that was not yet fully organized into a state. The show followed Marshal Crown as he dealt with the various challenges of law enforcement in this rugged and untamed land. He was assisted by a young deputy named Francis Wilde, played by TV actor Percy Herbert.

The show's premise was unique for the time. Unlike other western dramas of the era, Cimarron Strip was not centered around a single town or set of characters. Instead, it was more of an anthology series, with each episode focusing on a different story and set of characters.

The show explored themes of justice, morality, and the conflict between law and order and the rough terrain of the Cimarron Territory. Each episode brought new challenges for Marshal Crown, ranging from protecting the mail to dealing with outlaw gangs and tracking down elusive fugitives.

One of the standout features of the show was its use of expansive outdoor locations. The Cimarron Territory was a vast and rugged landscape, full of rocky canyons, expansive prairies, and dense forests. The show's producers took advantage of this, filming many scenes on location in New Mexico and Arizona.

Stuart Whitman's portrayal of Marshal Crown was well-received by critics and audiences alike. He brought a tough, no-nonsense attitude to the role, while also showing a sense of compassion for the people he was sworn to protect. His character was also portrayed as a flawed and imperfect man, struggling with the moral dilemmas of his job and the harsh realities of life in the frontier.

In addition to Whitman, the show featured a talented supporting cast of recurring characters. These included Jill Townsend as Crown's love interest, Dulcey; Randy Boone as Francis Wilde; and Percy Herbert as the loyal deputy, MacGregor. Other notable guest stars included Martin Landau, Angie Dickinson, and Robert Duvall, among others.

Despite its strengths, Cimarron Strip struggled to find a large audience during its initial run. The show was up against stiff competition, including the popular ABC series The Avengers and the popular NBC series, The Dean Martin Show. It was also expensive to produce, with its use of location filming and large casts of extras.

The show was canceled after just one season, but it has continued to be remembered fondly by fans of the western genre. Critics have praised its gritty realism and nuanced portrayal of law enforcement in the frontier. Its exploration of complex themes and morally ambiguous characters also helped pave the way for later western dramas like Deadwood and Justified.

In conclusion, Cimarron Strip was a groundbreaking western drama television series that aired on CBS from 1967 to 1968. It followed US Marshal Jim Crown as he struggled to uphold law and order in the rugged and untamed Cimarron Territory of Oklahoma. The show's standout features included its use of expansive outdoor locations, its talented cast of recurring characters, and its exploration of complex themes and moral dilemmas. While it struggled to find a large audience during its initial run, Cimarron Strip has continued to be remembered fondly by fans of the western genre.

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Seasons
The Greeners
23. The Greeners
March 7, 1968
A wealthy cattleman commits a murder and the testimony of fearful sodbusters is needed to convict him.
Without Honor
22. Without Honor
February 29, 1968
Crown and an Army major set out to apprehend the major's son who deserted his Army unit and joined an outlaw gang.
The Blue Moon Train
21. The Blue Moon Train
February 15, 1968
A wily ex-con, out to free a trainload of his old prison buddies, tricks Marshal Crown into stopping the train in a ghost town.
Big Jessie
20. Big Jessie
February 8, 1968
On the trail of an outlaw, Marshal Crown is ambushed and has his badge taken from him. He's later mistaken for the outlaw and has to fight off a bounty hunter and a lynch mob.
Sound of a Drum
19. Sound of a Drum
February 1, 1968
Two Army sergeants clash which leads to a court-martial for one of them.
Knife in the Darkness
18. Knife in the Darkness
January 25, 1968
After two women are brutally stabbed to death, Marshal Crown is faced with the very real possibility that notorious British serial killer Jack the Ripper is now plying his trade in Cimarron City.
Heller
17. Heller
January 18, 1968
Marshal Crown is nursed back to health by a young orphan girl after being wounded by an outlaw gang.
Fool's Gold
16. Fool's Gold
January 11, 1968
When thieves rob the Cimarron City bank of an Army payroll in the amount of $56,000, a horse trader gets in the way of their escape.
The Judgement
15. The Judgement
January 4, 1968
Crown appoints an unemployed cowboy as deputy marshal of a nearby town. The new deputy is then put to the test by some of his former cronies.
The Deputy
14. The Deputy
December 21, 1967
Bo Woodward plots revenge on the members of his former gang who left him for dead after a payroll robbery. His plan begins when he convinces Marshal Crown, who's unaware of Woodward's past, to give him a job as a deputy.
The Last Wolf
13. The Last Wolf
December 14, 1967
A band of hunters, no longer able to find enough wild game to earn a living, begin taking out their frustrations on cattlemen and homesteaders alike.
Nobody
12. Nobody
December 7, 1967
Two thieves trick a slow-witted cowboy named Mobeetie into trying to kill Marshal Crown while he's hauling a wagon load of dynamite out of town.
The Beast That Walks Like a Man
11. The Beast That Walks Like a Man
November 30, 1967
After a wagon train is destroyed, Crown enters a valley that's reputedly haunted by a malevolent beast.
Till the End of Night
10. Till the End of Night
November 16, 1967
Acting Deputy Marshal McGregor trails a fugitive gunman to Texas where he ends up sentenced to hang for murder. His only hope of escape lies with a female prisoner.
The Search
9. The Search
November 9, 1967
Crown tries to keep a killer's outlaw family from rescuing him before he goes to trial.
The Roarer
8. The Roarer
November 2, 1967
A soon to be retired cavalry sergeant finds himself an anachronism in the rapidly changing West.
Whitey
7. Whitey
October 19, 1967
A young outlaw escapes from Crown's custody and takes Dulcey hostage.
The Battle of Bloody Stones
6. The Battle of Bloody Stones
October 12, 1967
A Wild West show hits Cimarron City and their main attraction features a re-enactment of the Battle of Bloody Stones. This re-enactment and the way they are portrayed angers the Native Americans in the area.
The Hunted
5. The Hunted
October 5, 1967
When two brothers, wanted for a killing, turn themselves into Marshal Crown, they become the targets of bounty hunters because of the $15,000 price on their heads.
The Battleground
4. The Battleground
September 28, 1967
The government sends Marshal Jim Crown into the region of the Oklahoma territory known as the Cimarron Strip in order to quell a growing dispute between settlers and cattlemen.
Broken Wing
3. Broken Wing
September 21, 1967
The son of a wealthy cattle baron goes on a drunken spree in Cimarron City when he shoots a preacher and burns down a livery stable but when the preacher recovers from his wound he refuses to press charges against the young man.
The Legend of Jud Starr
2. The Legend of Jud Starr
September 14, 1967
Right before he's scheduled to hang, outlaw Jud Starr's gang busts him out of jail. Crown vows to track Starr down and trails him to a place known as the Cherokee Outlet.
Journey to a Hanging
1. Journey to a Hanging
September 7, 1967
Crown reluctantly lets a hot-tempered and unpredictable cowboy nicknamed "the Screamer" join his posse in pursuit of outlaw Ace Coffin and his gang.
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  • Premiere Date
    September 7, 1967
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (467)
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