Daniel Boone

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  • TV-PG
  • 1964
  • 6 Seasons
  • 7.3  (2,343)

Daniel Boone was a historical adventure drama television series that aired on NBC from 1964 to 1970. The show was loosely based on the life of Daniel Boone, the American pioneer and explorer who blazed a trail through the Appalachian Mountains and helped settle Kentucky. The series depicted Boone as a frontiersman, hunter, scout and Indian fighter, and his exploits and adventures in the wilderness.

The show starred Fess Parker as Daniel Boone, the heroic and determined main character who was portrayed as a family man with a rugged and adventurous spirit. Parker's portrayal of Boone was widely popular and contributed to his image as an American folk hero. Patricia Blair played Boone's wife, Rebecca Boone, a brave and resourceful woman who supported her husband's endeavors and helped him navigate the challenges of frontier life.

Albert Salmi played Yadkin, Boone's loyal and trusted friend, who accompanied him on his expeditions and shared in his adventures. Ed Ames played Mingo, a Native American who befriended Boone and taught him the ways of the wilderness. Dallas McKennon played Cincinnatus, a comic relief character who provided levity to the otherwise serious tone of the show. And Rosey Grier played Gabe Cooper, a former slave who became Boone's friend and ally.

The show combined action and adventure with drama and historical accuracy. It focused on themes of survival and exploration, as Boone and his companions encountered hostile indigenous tribes, rival traders and opportunistic settlers. The show also explored issues of morality and ethics, as Boone struggled with the consequences of his actions and the impact of colonialism on the native population.

The setting and production design of the show contributed to its authenticity and realism. The show was filmed on location in California, with the terrain and landscapes of the western United States substituting for the Kentucky wilderness. The costumes and props were designed to accurately depict the clothing and equipment of the period, and the show's dialog was researched to reflect the language and dialects of the time.

The show was popular with audiences and critics alike, and earned several awards and nominations during its run. It was praised for its depiction of historical events and characters, as well as its portrayal of Native Americans as complex and nuanced individuals rather than one-dimensional antagonists. The show also earned praise for its themes of environmental conservation and its commitment to accuracy and authenticity.

In conclusion, Daniel Boone was a historical adventure drama television series that aired on NBC from 1964 to 1970. It depicted the life and adventures of Daniel Boone, the American pioneer and explorer who helped settle Kentucky. The show was known for its action, drama and historical accuracy, and featured a talented cast of actors that included Fess Parker, Patricia Blair, Albert Salmi, Ed Ames, Dallas McKennon, and Rosey Grier. The show was popular with audiences and critics alike, and remains a beloved classic of American television.

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Seasons
Israel and Love
26. Israel and Love
May 7, 1970
It's young love, first love for Israel who falls for the daughter of a woodcarver who has lost his inspiration to carve and is drowning himself with false shots of courage at the local crawl and fall.
How to Become a Goddess
25. How to Become a Goddess
April 30, 1970
The Onondage tribe mistake Rebecca for a fabled red-haired goddess in their folklore.
Bringing Up Josh
24. Bringing Up Josh
April 16, 1970
Josh Clements is in a spot once again when he becomes foster father to a pair of orphans. Widow Mary Spoon has had her sights set on marrying Josh for quite a while and insists that he cannot raise the two children properly without a mother figure--namely her.
The Homecoming
23. The Homecoming
April 9, 1970
An old man discovers that he is now the last of the Piqua tribe which once lived in the area where Boonesborough now stands. He plots to avenge the demise of his people by destroying the settlers.
Noblesse Oblige
22. Noblesse Oblige
March 26, 1970
An exiled French prince changes places with his chef because he's growing tired of fawning receptions everywhere he goes.
Readin', Ritin', and Revolt
21. Readin', Ritin', and Revolt
March 12, 1970
The children of Boonesborough want schoolmaster Pickering to teach them about Native American culture but their request is opposed by both the teacher and the their parents.
The Landlords
20. The Landlords
March 5, 1970
Two moronic assclowns are swindled by a man who claims ownership of Boonesborough and sells them the deed.
A Matter of Vengeance
19. A Matter of Vengeance
February 26, 1970
Mason Pruitt is convinced that a visitor to Boonesborough is the killer of his parents.
Run for the Money
18. Run for the Money
February 19, 1970
It's time for the annual footrace between the settlers and the Native Americans. Since Daniel has gotten a little long in the tooth when it comes to cross country running it's up to Cincinnatus to find another candidate. He finds one in fleet-footed slave Lucas Hunter but then learns that Lucas' brother will be running for the Native Americans.
Before the Tall Man
17. Before the Tall Man
February 12, 1970
Daniel and Rebecca play matchmaker for idealistic Nancy Hanks and hot-tempered carpenter Tom Lincoln. The only problem is that Tom wants nothing to do with Nancy but if they don't get together then a great leader will not be born.
Mama Cooper
16. Mama Cooper
February 5, 1970
Daniel and Gabe Cooper search for Gabe's mother so that he can purchase her freedom before she dies.
The Sunshine Patriots
15. The Sunshine Patriots
January 22, 1970
Josh Clements and Gabe Cooper resemble 18th century versions of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor as they bumble, stumble, and fumble their way through a spy caper in Williamsburg.
Perilous Passage
14. Perilous Passage
January 15, 1970
Daniel and Gabe are joined by young Sam Weaver on their way homeward from a mission behind British lines. The only problem is that there's a bounty on their heads and someone appears to know the exact location of the route they're traveling back to Kentucky.
An Angel Cried
13. An Angel Cried
January 8, 1970
Josh once again finds himself in a full blown mess as he and a Catholic nun struggle to stay alive in hostile Native American territory.
Hannah Comes Home
12. Hannah Comes Home
December 25, 1969
Hannah, a white woman captured by Native Americans in a raid 15 years before, is ransomed and returned to her husband in Boonesborough. The reunion is complicated by the fact that Hannah gave birth to a son during her captivity and he wants no part of the white man's world.
The Terrible Tarbots
11. The Terrible Tarbots
December 11, 1969
Daniel and Gabe do battle with a trio of nasty assclowns who have taken Israel hostage and stolen a chest of Army gold they were transporting.
The Cache
10. The Cache
December 4, 1969
Josh could be headed for Kentucky's highest hanging tree when a trapper is found knifed to death near his campsite. It might take a bigger man than Daniel to get Josh out of this predicament.
A Bearskin for Jamie Blue
9. A Bearskin for Jamie Blue
November 27, 1969
The Boones befriend Jamie Blue, a young indentured servant who was born in prison and whose heart has been hardened by a lifetime of living in poverty. Can they melt Jamie's heart of stone?
Target Boone
8. Target Boone
November 20, 1969
Adam Jarrett and his sons are after Daniel's hide. They blame him for the death of Adam's wife in a river boat accident which involved a boat on which Daniel was traveling.
The Grand Alliance
7. The Grand Alliance
November 13, 1969
The Spanish are planning an invasion of United States territory. Only Josh Clements, Gabe Cooper, and a Spanish pirate with a grudge against his own government can save the day. Heaven help us all.
The Traitor
6. The Traitor
October 30, 1969
Daniel guides the wife of a British commander to Fort Detroit to rendezvous with her husband who says he plans to surrender the fort to the Continentals.
The Printing Press
5. The Printing Press
October 23, 1969
Daniel and Israel travel to Philadelphia to obtain much needed supplies for the Kentucky settlers but the British have decreed that supplies can only be purchased with currency. Daniel then gets old friend Benjamin Franklin to print up a batch of counterfeit notes but this method doesn't seem very ethical to young Israel.
The Man
4. The Man
October 16, 1969
Daniel must disable a British cannon which threatens to sink a Continental detachment coming up river. His only help comes from two assclowns, a British deserter, and Gabe Cooper, an escaped slave who's now a Tuscarawa chief.
Benvenuto... Who?
3. Benvenuto... Who?
October 9, 1969
Josh Clements once again becomes involved with a scheming woman who hides a stolen diamond inside his guitar to keep her co-horts in crime from finding it.
The Road to Freedom
2. The Road to Freedom
October 2, 1969
Israel helps slaves George and Jimmy Hill escape from their owners.
A Very Small Rifle
1. A Very Small Rifle
September 18, 1969
Johnny Appleseed acts as a peacemaker between the settlers and the Cherokee when a young Cherokee is accidentally shot by a young settler.
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  • Premiere Date
    September 24, 1964
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (2,343)
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