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Beginning in 1956, Coon was primarily involved in scripting teleplays for popular Western and action television shows, including Dragnet (1951), Wagon Train (1957), Maverick (1957), and Bonanza (1959).
From 1956, Coon was primarily involved in scripting teleplays for popular western and action shows like Dragnet (1951),Wagon Train (1957), Maverick (1957) and Bonanza (1959). At Universal in the early 60's, he turned McHale's Navy (1962) from a one-hour drama into a successful 30-minute sitcom.
- January 1, 1
- Beatrice, Nebraska, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Tiburcio Mendez and his group of Californios stop the wagon train because they want to keep settlers out. A judge traveling with the train believes a peaceful resolution is possible, but not everyone wants peace. Director. David Lowell Rich. Writer. Gene L. Coon. Stars. John McIntire. Robert Horton.
- (57)
- Western
- David Lowell Rich
- 1961-03-22
The Earl Packer Story: Directed by Sutton Roley. With Robert Horton, John McIntire, Ernest Borgnine, Edward Binns. Wounded Bill Strode arrives in camp looking for Flint. Strode, who saved Flint's life in Abilene, asks Flint to help him get to Fort Kearny.
- (82)
- Western
- Sutton Roley
- 1961-01-04
Dec 25, 2023 · From 1958-1963, Gene L. Coon wrote 24 episodes of Wagon Train, many of them considered the series' best. Coon's untimely passing, however, meant he never got to see the Star Trek renaissance and, unfortunately, his contributions are sometimes overlooked in the series' history.
May 29, 2008 · Coon had worked on such staple series of the era as The Wild Wild West, Bonanza, and Wagon Train, with the latter title perhaps resonating with Trek fans the most if only because of...
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Mar 29, 2024 · Gene began his television career in 1956. He was first involved with scripting popular western and action shows. Notable titles he worked on include Dragnet, Wagon Train, and Bonanza. In the early 1960s, while working at Universal, he turned McHale’s Navy from a one-hour drama to a 30-minute sitcom.
