6.9
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Lawman (1958)
Lawman (1958)
Overview
Lawman is an American western television series originally telecast on ABC from 1958 to 1962 starring John Russell as Marshal Dan Troop and featuring Peter Brown as Deputy Marshal Johnny McKay. The series was set in Laramie, Wyoming during 1879 and the 1880s. Warner Bros. already had several western series on the air at the time, having launched Cheyenne with Clint Walker as early as 1955. The studio continued the trend in 1957 with the additions of Maverick with James Garner and Jack Kelly, Colt .45 with Wayde Preston, and Sugarfoot with Will Hutchins. One year later, Warner Bros. added Lawman and Bronco with Ty Hardin. Prior to the beginning of production, Russell and Brown and producer Jules Schermer made a pact to maintain the quality of the series so that it would not be seen as "just another western." At the start of season two, Russell and Brown were joined by Peggie Castle as Lily Merrill, the owner of the Birdcage Saloon, and a love interest for Dan.
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Bias Rating
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Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
Lawman is an American western television series originally telecast on ABC from 1958 to 1962 starring John Russell as Marshal Dan Troop and featuring Peter Brown as Deputy Marshal Johnny McKay. The series was set in Laramie, Wyoming during 1879 and the 1880s. Warner Bros. already had several western series on the air at the time, having launched Cheyenne with Clint Walker as early as 1955. The studio continued the trend in 1957 with the additions of Maverick with James Garner and Jack Kelly, Colt .45 with Wayde Preston, and Sugarfoot with Will Hutchins. One year later, Warner Bros. added Lawman and Bronco with Ty Hardin. Prior to the beginning of production, Russell and Brown and producer Jules Schermer made a pact to maintain the quality of the series so that it would not be seen as "just another western." At the start of season two, Russell and Brown were joined by Peggie Castle as Lily Merrill, the owner of the Birdcage Saloon, and a love interest for Dan.
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PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
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Traditional
Primary
The film leans right by championing the unwavering application of law and individual accountability as the solution to disorder, even while exploring the tragic human cost of such rigid justice.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white cast, consistent with the era and genre. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The series 'Lawman' frequently portrays Christian themes, characters, and institutions, such as churches and ministers, as foundational to the community's moral order. While individual characters may exhibit human failings, the narrative consistently upholds Christian virtues of justice, community, and ethical conduct as positive and desirable societal forces.
The film "Lawman" does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a marshal's unwavering commitment to the law in a Western setting, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The television series 'Lawman' (1958), a Western, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Lawman (1958) is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a depiction of historical figures. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical baseline from which a gender swap could occur.
The 1958 television series "Lawman" introduced original characters without pre-existing canonical or historical racial identities. As such, no characters were portrayed as a different race than previously established.
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