Home › Performing Arts › Lawman: A Companion to the Classic TV Western Series
  • Lawman: A Companion to the Classic TV Western Series by Bill Levy book cover
  • Lawman: A Companion to the Classic TV Western Series by Bill Levy book cover
1 2

Lawman: A Companion to the Classic TV Western Series

by Bill Levy

A reference guide to *Lawman*

$27.61 USD
$34.52 USD $27.61 USD
Save 20%

Paperback New

Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

AlbakiReads Editorial

A reference guide to *Lawman*

This companion gathers several kinds of material around the ABC western *Lawman*: a history of the series’ creation, discussion of its place among television westerns, episode-summary capsules, interviews with people involved in the show, and photographs from its four-year run. Its overview of the central characters includes Marshal Dan Troop’s work with his young deputy and his relationship with Lily Merrill, alongside the show’s attention to outsiders and underdogs. The book offers both a series-by-series reference framework and recollections from its production community.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Viewers revisiting *Lawman* who want episode summaries and background on the series.
  • Fans of classic television westerns interested in the show’s production history and cast recollections.
  • Readers exploring television series through photographs and episode guides.

Themes

Classic television westernsSeries history and productionMarshal and deputy partnershipOutsiders and underdogsCast recollections

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

The Warner Bros. western series Lawman starring John Russell, Peter Brown, and Peggie Castle originally broadcast on ABC-TV airing 156 new episodes between September 1958 and June 1962. As played by steel-eyed John Russell, Dan Troop is a no-nonsense marshal who has little patience for outlaws or hypocrites, but will stand up for underdogs and outsiders. He also displays a warmer side with his mentoring of his young deputy (Peter Brown) and, beginning in the second season, in his relation- ship with Peggie Castle's beautiful Lily Merrill.

Lawman: A Companion to the Classic TV Western Series, the first book to focus fully on this show, re-familiarizes veteran viewers and introduces new fans to this exceptional television western and its three-dimensional leads. It features a Foreword by Will "Sugarfoot" Hutchins, a discussion of why Lawman stands out from other television westerns, a history of its creation, episode summary capsules, a "Recollections" chapter with recent interviews of Lawman alumni, and photos covering the show's four years.

Bill Levy is the author of John Ford: A Bio-Bibliography, Beyond the Beach: The Wit and Wisdom of Nevil Shute, and Lest We Forget: The John Ford Stock Company as well as numerous columns, articles, and stories on films, television, literature, and contemporary America. He resides in Sarasota, Florida.

Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

You may also like

View all