The Have Gun -- Will Travel Companion
Authors: Martin Grams, Jr. and Les Rayburn

 

From our Purveyor of Books:
This was one of my Mom's favorite programs, although I don't have any memory of watching it. Now its available on DVD. What a great show! I'm a fan now and found this book extremely enjoyable. If you've never watched it, rent it (or buy it) today!

 

From the Back Cover:
"My gun was handcrafted to my specfications. I rarely draw it unless I mean to use it."

          -Paladin in the episode "Three Bells to Perdido"

 

Better known as the Barrymore on horseback, Richard Boone wanted to be remembered more for his roles as an actor, than as a cowboy. For six seasons he rode through the wild west, passing out business cards to future clients that might, one day, need his help.

 

For the first time ever, the complete story of how this series originated is told from the words of the creators and producers, writers and actors. A behind the scenes look at the formation of the Paladin character, the success stories, awards received and Richard Boone's control over the choice of scripts and casting. Hundreds of actors, screenwriters, directors, producers, and production staff were interviewed exclusively for this publication. Andrew V. McLaglen, Shimon Wincelberg, Harry Morgan, Sydney Pollack, Hal Needham, Frank R. Pierson, Majel Roddenberry, Johnny Western and many, many more.

 

Included in this book is a complete episode guide featuring all 225 television episodes and 106 radio broadcasts, with official script titles, cast and production credits, plot descriptions, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of each episode. Also documented are all Have Gun -- Will Travel collectibles, and the story behind the thirty-year court case involving a Rhode Island mechanic who claimed he created the character of "Paladin," and took CBS to court!

 

Whether you are a fan of the television western, or remember watching the program as a child, this is the book you cannot live without.

 

Paperback. 505 pages.