Little Golden Books Based On Western TV Shows
By the Mid-1950s: Topselling Little Golden Books center on children’s TV shows and Westerns (Gunsmoke, The Roy Rogers Show, Howdy Doody, The Lone Ranger, Davy Crockett, etc...) - ThroughTheDecadesThese are just a few of them still available to snag as your own thanks to the internet.
Little Golden Books - Television - Western Themed:
- Inside Cover: "Wagon Train" is one of the most popular shows on television. It tells about pioneers. about the people who went West in the wagon. trains to build new homes, to form new lands. Here, for Little Golden Book readers, is a wagon train story about a boy and his dog - a dog that wouldn't be left behind."
Maverick
A cardshark and his brother find adventure on the American frontier. Based on James Garner's Maverick TV show from the 1957–1962 TV Series. - DataMovieBase- Inside Cover - Of the many westerns now showing on television, few are more popular than "Maverick." The man in the black cutaway jacket and the brocaded vest is different from most Westerners, as young Jerry Johnson discovers in this exciting Little Golden Book adventure.
The Lone Ranger
Who was the lucky kid riding behind the Ranger on Silver? You had to read this 1956 title to find out.- The Lone Ranger and his famous horse, Silver, make their first Little Golden Book appearance in this exciting tale of a boy, a stagecoach, and a band of robbers.
Annie Oakley
- "Annie Oakley, television cowgirl and namesake of the old. time heroine of the Far West, here makes her first Golden Book appearance. And right at Annie's side is Tagg, her fun. loving brother and would-be cowboy."
- "Fun and adventure are never far away when Annie Oakley, cowgirl of screen and television fame, is around. In this second Annie Oakley Little Golden Book, Tagg gives a birthday party for his sister. And what a surprise party it turns out to be!"
Gene Autry
- "Gene Autry, television and motion-picture friend of millions of children, joins Tony, a young cowboy, in the exciting pursuit of a bank robber and horse thief."
Roy Rogers
- Inside Cover- Sometimes even a cowboy needs help! In this Little Golden Book Roy Rogers' friend Tommy helps Roy to track down some cattle rustlers and bring them to justice. The pictures are by Mel Crawford, who has illustrated many Roy Rogers adventures for Golden Books.
Synopsis:- "Tommy helps Roy recover his stolen cattle through reading Indian signs." - Review: Roy Rogers of the Double R Bar Ranch teaches a neighbor boy, Tommy Tompkins, about Indian signs and their meanings. Later, Tommy uses his new knowledge of rock formations to follow Roy's trail and lead a group of cowboys to Roy to help catch a band of cattle rustlers.
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Wyatt Earp
- The TV program, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, began on September 8, 1955. It ran on ABC on Tuesday evenings from 8:30 to 9:30 and starred Hugh O'Brien as Wyatt. -- MovieDataBaseInside Cover - "Wyatt Earp was a real person. His name will always be remembered in America, because he helped to bring law to the noisy, bustling towns of the West. Featured on television and in the movies, the story of Wyatt Earp is now brought to the youngest enthusiasts of frontier-days." - Piclick
Buffalo Bill, Jr.
Buffalo Bill, Jr. is an American Western television series starring Dickie Jones that aired in syndication from March 1, 1955, until September 21, 1956. - MovieDataBase- - "Buffalo Bill, Jr. and his sister Calamity are well known to the many boys and girls who watch their television show. They are happy to be appearing in their first exciting Little Golden Book adventure, and hope that you will enjoy it, too." - Imbd Note: In the real world, there was no Buffalo Bill, Jr. He was a character created for television. Dick Jones starred in the Western that ran for two seasons in 1955–56. This book hit shelves in 1956.
Hopalong Cassidy
Hopalong Cassidy was television's first western program. The series aired on NBC and stared William Boyd as the cowboy Hopalong Cassidy. - MovieDatabaseInside Cover - Through his personal appearances and via television, radio, records, hooks, comic strips, clothing, and other accessories, children in every part of the country know and love Hopalong Cassidy. Boys and girls alike imitate this "big brother" who, with his horse, Topper, has become a national hero. - Preview
Gunsmoke
Adapted from the iconic tv western series “GUNSMOKE” featuring Marshal Matt Dillon & Dodge City. Gunsmoke began on TV on September 10, 1955 and ended September 1, 1975. It was the longest running series with continuous characters in the history of TV. It began on CBS on Saturday evenings from 10:00 to 10:30. James Arness played Matt Dillon throughout the series. Marshal Matt Dillon galloped into his own Little Golden Book in 1958, back when the show was still in black-and-white.- #186 Gunsmoke (1974) Author: Seymour Reit; Illustrator: E. Joseph Dreany. Published by Golden Press Sydney & printed in Singapore
- #320 Gunsmoke (1958) by Seymour Reit (Author) E. Joseph Dreany (Illustrator) SIMON & SCHUSTER @ TRADE (Publisher ) - KathleenDeady Preview - picclick
Publisher's Note: CBS Television Enterprises... A service of CBS Television
"Gunsmoke" was the first western television series to become one of the ten most popular shows in the country. Now Little Golden Books bring to young children the adventures of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, who lived in exciting frontier days. roadcasting
Daniel Boone
#256 (1956) - Irwin Shapiro (Author), Miriam Story Hurford (Illustrator)- Here is the true story of DANIEL BOONE, told for Little Golden Book readers by Irwin Shapiro. Mr. Shapiro, author of many books on American folklore, including the well-known YANKEE THUNDER, has also written Golden Books on Davy Crockett.
Miriam S. Hurford painted the beautiful pictures. She and her husband, Arch Hurford, were the illustrators of THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST, a Golden Regional Guide.
Davy Crockett:
- This Little Golden Book brings to the youngest audience the story of Davy Crockett, based on the Walt Disney motion picture and television show. The publishers hope that all readers will enjoy this fanciful re-telling of the Davy Crockett legend.
Wells Fargo
Story: "I hope it isn't bad news, said the telegraph operator. Jim Hardie, Wells Fargo Investigator, read the message quickly, and a worried look came to his face..."
- Inside Cover - "Many exciting things could and did happen in the old West, as two young easterners soon found out. This is the first Little Golden Book adventure based on the popular television series, Tales of Wells Fargo."
Brave Eagle
Brave Eagle is a 26-episode half-hour western television series which aired on CBS from September 28, 1955, to March 14, 1956, with rebroadcasts continuing until June 6. Keith Larsen, who was of Norwegian descent, starred as Brave Eagle, a peaceful young Cheyenne chief. - MovieDataBase- This Indian adventure story is based on the exciting and popular Brave Eagle television program.
Warner Bros.' Cheyenne
- Unlike the other Western titles seen on this list, Cheyenne featured a photograph of the TV show's star, Clint Walker aka: Cheyenne: The Famous Scout
Published by Simon and Schuster, New York
Publishers Note: One of the most popular characters on television, Cheyenne is watched eagerly by hundreds of children. In his first Little Golden Book appearance, the famous scout finds time to give some good advice to a young Easterner - advice that makes Tom Murdoch a hero.
Fury
Fury is an American western television series that aired on NBC from 1955 to1960. It stars Peter Graves as Jim Newton, who operates the Broken Wheel Ranch in California; Bobby Diamond as Jim's adopted son, Joey Clark Newton, and William Fawcett as ranch hand. - MovieDataBase- Inside Cover - This is an Authorized Edition, based on the famous FURY televison program.
Inside Cover -This is an authorized edition. It is based on the "famous FURY Television programme." Golden Press | Sydney AUS - Picclick
Inside Cover -"Fury can do anything." Joey said proudly. But even Fury had to be handled properly, as Joey soon learned. This story about a boy and his horse is the second Little Golden Book about the famous horse of the television series, Fury."
The Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin
(Western ‧ 5 seasons) An American children's Western television series that aired 164 episodes from October 1954 to May 1959 on the ABC television. -MovieDataBaseRusty was orphaned in an Indian raid. He and his dog Rin Tin Tin were adopted by the troops at Fort Apache in Arizona, and helped establish law and order.
Rin Tin Tin and Rusty, #246 (1955) by Monica Hill, Pictures by Mel Crawford. 28 pages. Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, 1955
Rin Tin Tin and Rusty, #155 (1964) Published by Golden Press, 1964 - picclick - abebooks
Rin Tin Tin and the Lost Indian, #276 (1956) by Monica Hill, Pictures by Hamilton Greene. Publisher: Simon and Schuster - amazon
Rin Tin Tin and the Lost Indian, #172 Little Golden Sydney 1958 - Kathleen Deady Preview
Rin Tin Tin and the Outlaw, #304 (1957) by Charles Spain Verral (Author), Mel Crawford (Illustrator) Copyright by Screen Gems. Published by Simon and Schuster - Preview
Rin Tin Tin and the Outlaw, #183 (1963) Published by Golden Press Pty. Ltd., Golden Press Sydney
Rin Tin Tin and The Hidden Treasure [A Big Golden Book] by charles spain verral (Author) Publisher: SIMON AND SCHUSTER. Publication date: January 1, 1958
** Sequel to Fred Gipson's OLD YELLER - Preview the book @Tumblr
- Walt Disney's Old Yeller #D65 (A Little Golden Book) Published 1957 by Harper and Brothers; 24 pages Simon and Schuster, New York
"Walt Disney's Old Yeller" #D65 (29 cent edition cover) published by Golden Press Inc. in New York 1957.
- Walt Disney's Old Yeller (Little Golden Library) 1974
Adaptation of the Walt Disney motion picture Old Yeller. Original Novel: Based on the book by Fred Gipson, published by Harper & Brothers.
Narrative Adaptation: Told by Irwin Shapiro.
Illustrations by Edwin Schmidt and E. Joseph Dreany. Published by Golden Press Sydney
Walt Disney's OLD YELLER by Fred Gipson (A Big Golden Book)
Based on OLD YELLER, by Fred Gipson Originally Published by Harper & Bros.
Told by Willis Lindquist; Pictures by The Walt Disney Studio adapted by Robert Doremus. Published by Golden Press, New York, 1958
Broken Arrow Little Golden Book #299 by Charles Spain Verral, Illustrated by Mel Crawford. Copyright 1957 by TCF-Television Productions,Inc. Simon and Schuster
Broken Arrow Little Golden Library; #182:30 VGC; Little Golden Book Australian Colourtone Edition; Publisher: The Golden Press Pty, LTD Sydney
- Based on the television program starring Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain - Ebay
Rin Tin Tin and Rusty, #155 (1964) Published by Golden Press, 1964 - picclick - abebooks
- The publishers are happy to present this first Little Golden Book adventure of Rin Tin Tin and Rusty. The pictures are by Mel Crawford, who has illustrated many Golden Book adventure stories.
Rin Tin Tin and the Lost Indian, #172 Little Golden Sydney 1958 - Kathleen Deady Preview
- Rin Tin Tin, the wonder dog, and his young master Rip succeed in making lifelong friends with an Indian tribe in this exciting adventure story. Rin Tin Tin is a great television favorite, and has appeared in another Little Golden Book, "Rin Tin Tin and Rusty".
Rin Tin Tin and the Outlaw, #183 (1963) Published by Golden Press Pty. Ltd., Golden Press Sydney
- When Blacky, the outlaw, tried to escape from Fort Apache, he thought his chances were pretty good. He didn't know about the trick that Rusty had tought his dog, Rin Tin Tin. This is Rin Tin Tin's third exciting Little Golden Book adventure. Copyright 1957-1963 by Screen Gems, Inc.
Walt Disney's SAVAGE SAM D104 (1963)
Based on the novel "Savage Sam," by Fred Gipson, published by Harper and Row. Told by Carl Memling. Illustrated by Hamilton Greene** Sequel to Fred Gipson's OLD YELLER - Preview the book @Tumblr
Walt Disney's Old Yeller
From Publisher: When Fred Gipson's novel, Old Yeller, was first published, it was immediately recognized as a classic tale of a boy and his dog. It has been made into a delightful movie by Walt Disney, and now this Little Golden Book gives younger children a chance to enjoy the famous story.
Copyright © 1957 by Walt Disney Productions. Based on the novel "Old Yeller" copyright 1956 by Fred Gipson.
Narrative Adaptation: Told by Irwin Shapiro.
Illustrations by Edwin Schmidt and E. Joseph Dreany. Published by Golden Press Sydney
“A frontier story about a boy and a rascally dog with the heart of a lion. A great American classic with millions of copies sold.
‘I jumped back, gun held ready, and caught my first glimpse of the screaming, howling battle that came wheeling into the circle of light. It was Old Yeller, all right, tangled with some animal as big and savage as he was.
Mama called, Careful, son. And take close aim; it's a big loafer wolf, gone mad.'
My heart nearly quit on me.’
Travis is fourteen and he's the man of the household while his dad's away droving cattle. His job is to protect his mum and Little Arliss, and look after the corn patch. Then along comes Old Yeller. Why should they take in such an ugly, useless dog? But Old Yeller soon makes himself one of the family, and when danger threatens, he risks his life to save them.”
Broken Arrow
- TV Series 1956–1958 about An Indian agent and an Apache chief working together to battle injustice.- IMBD
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Synopsis: "Young Aquila was an Apache Indian. He lived with his parents in what is now Arizona. He wanted to be a warrior like his father. The white chief Cochise wanted peace with the white men. But when Apache war parties attacked wagon trains, burned settlements, and ambushed white soldiers, Aquila was ready to join the warriors. But his father held him back. So Aquila captured a white boy to take to the chief. But Aquila fell off the horse and the white boy had to save Aquila." - Piclick
The RifleMan
(1959) Authorized TV Edition by Cole Fannin, Illustrated by Henry Luhrs, Whitman Publishing- Based on the television program starring Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain - Ebay
Vintage Westerns - Many of the televison characters and shows mentioned above are listed on Dailymotion
Have Gun, Will Travel (1959) by Barlow Meyers, Illustrated by Nicholas S. Firfires, Published by Whitman Publishing Company
Authorized Edition featuring Paladin of the CBS Television Programs - ebay
Best Western TV shows of the '50s - Stacker.com
Western TV Shows of the 1950s Pinterest Board
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