
Debuting in 1955, "Cheyenne" made history as television's first hourlong western and introduced brawny actor Clint Walker to the world as the jack-of-all-trades loner Cheyenne Bodie. Raised by an American Indian tribe after the death of his parents, the physically imposing Cheyenne calls upon the many skills learned from his past as he wanders the Old West, finding action and adventure at every turn. Like many other productions during the Golden Age of Television, "Cheyenne" had its share of guest stars who would later become famous in their own right, including Rod Taylor, Dennis Hopper, George Kennedy, James Garner, Richard Crenna and Michael Landon.

In search of his partner's slayer, Cheyenne learns a dead man held the secret to another murder and a large inheritance.

Cheyenne uncovers the missing clue that prevents the hanging of an innocent friend.

While following the trail of Black Jack, an escaped robber and murderer, Cheyenne gets shot from behind and is left to die.

Cheyenne battles hatred and greed to rid a town of terror and reunite a father and son.