The Roy Rogers Show
By Melissa Camacho,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Classic Western offers adventure, positive themes, fighting.
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What's the Story?
THE ROY ROGERS SHOW (1951-1957) stars King of the Cowboys Roy Rogers as a ranch owner who helps keep the peace in the fictional Mineral City. Along with Dale Evans, the proprietress of the Eureka Cafe, her cook Pat Brady, Roy's golden Palomino, Trigger, and Bullet, the wonder dog, he fights greedy-gold seeking claim jumpers, finds escaped convicts, and on occasion, even helps the FBI.
Is It Any Good?
The classic Western series spins lots of adventurous tales, full of danger, shootouts, and fistfights. But these perilous moments are offset by Pat Brady's goofiness, often underscored by the use of his jeep, Nelleybelle, which seems to have a mind of its own. Rogers and Evans' signature "Happy Trails" send-off also adds some charm.
The show reflects the era's struggle to hold on to the traditional ways of the old West amidst on the rapid modernization of post-World War II America. In fact, Roger and Evans' seem stuck in an odd time warp, given that they're surrounded by electric conveniences, shiny Cadillacs, and the occasional mobster. But it's the cowboys' old-timer ways that always saves the day, and what makes the show fun and entertaining.
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TV Details
- Premiere date: December 30, 1951
- Cast: Dale Evans , Pat Brady , Roy Rogers
- Network: Hulu
- Genre: Action
- Topics: Horses and Farm Animals
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: June 20, 2023
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