The Adventures of Kit Carson
The Adventures of Kit Carson is an American Western television series that aired from 1951 to 1955, starring Bill Williams as the legendary frontier scout Christopher "Kit" Carson and Don Diamond as his Mexican companion El Toro. Though inspired by the historical Kit Carson, the series is pure fiction, sending Carson and El Toro on adventures across the American West where they right wrongs, protect the innocent, and bring outlaws to justice. The series was produced by Revue Productions and distributed by MCA TV for first-run syndication, making it one of the first original syndicated television series. Over 100 episodes were produced, and the series was a staple of local television programming for decades. Many episodes are in the public domain.
Season 1
The Road to Monterey
Kit Carson and El Toro are asked to escort an important political figure to Monterey, where he will vote on a crucial state bill. When
Road to Monterey
Kit Carson and El Toro escort a political figure to Monterey whose vote on a state bill could change California's future, and uncover a plot at a wayside inn.
The Murango Story
Kit tries to help an orphan claim her rightful inheritance against those who would keep it for themselves.
Enemies of the West
Kit Carson and El Toro uncover a plot by a group of outlaws who are terrorizing settlers in the West. The outlaws are led by a ruthless
Enemies of the West
Kit and El Toro take on a gang of outlaws working to undermine the peace of the frontier settlements.
Law of Six Guns
Kit Carson enforces frontier justice when a town's law is overrun by gunslingers who answer only to the fastest draw.
The Devil Angel's Camp
Kit investigates trouble at a mining camp where a mysterious figure known as the Devil holds the miners in fear.
Law of the Frontier
When a lawman is killed in a frontier town, Kit Carson takes it upon himself to bring the killers to justice. With El Toro's help, he
Law of the Frontier
Kit Carson upholds the unwritten law of the frontier when a community is threatened by men who live outside it.
Fury at Red Gulch
A mining camp at Red Gulch becomes the scene of a violent dispute when gold is discovered. Kit Carson and El Toro arrive to find the
Fury at Red Gulch
A violent feud erupts at Red Gulch and Kit Carson rides in to settle the score and protect the innocent.
The Desperate Sheriff
A small-town sheriff in over his head turns to Kit Carson for help against a desperate gang.
The Hero of Hermosa
Kit Carson comes to the aid of a small town called Hermosa, which is being terrorized by a gang of outlaws. The townspeople are too
Hero of Hermosa
Kit becomes an unlikely hero to the people of Hermosa when he stands up to the bullies preying on the town.
A Ticket to Mexico
Kit and El Toro pursue a band of fugitives across the border into Mexico on a dangerous trail.
Bad Man of Briscoe
The town of Briscoe is held in fear by a notorious bad man, and Kit Carson rides in to even the odds.
Spoilers of California
A group of ruthless land grabbers is forcing settlers off their property in California, using violence and intimidation to seize
Spoilers of California
Kit takes on a ruthless band of spoilers terrorizing California ranches and stealing the settlers' hard-won land.
Feud in San Felipe
A bitter feud divides the town of San Felipe, and Kit Carson works to broker peace before the bloodshed spreads.
Border Corsairs
Kit and El Toro chase a band of border raiders plundering shipments along the California frontier.
Season 2
Baron of Black Springs
Kit Carson confronts a self-styled baron who has seized control of the Black Springs water and the people who depend on it.
Danger Hill
A treacherous stretch of trail known as Danger Hill becomes the site of a string of holdups, and Kit sets a trap for the highwaymen.
Outlaw Paradise
Kit discovers a hidden valley where outlaws have built a lawless paradise, and moves to bring it down.
Powdersnake Trail
Gunrunners use the remote Powdersnake Trail to move their cargo, and Kit Carson rides to cut off the trade.
Trouble in Tuscarora
The mining town of Tuscarora is boiling over with trouble, and Kit arrives to keep the peace.
Trail to Old Sonora
Kit and El Toro follow an old trail into Sonora on the track of a lost treasure and the men hunting it.
Road to Destiny
A wagon train of settlers heading west on the road to destiny needs Kit's help against those who would turn them back.
Border Town
A lawless border town becomes the flashpoint for a range war that Kit Carson must defuse.
Roaring Challenge
A roaring challenge from a boastful gunslinger draws Kit into a showdown that hides a deeper scheme.
Thunder Over Inyo
A violent storm of conflict breaks over the Inyo mountains as Kit protects a mining community from claim jumpers.
Pledge to Danger
Kit honors a pledge to an old friend that leads him into danger when the friend's past catches up with him.
Singing Wires
Saboteurs are cutting the new telegraph lines, and Kit Carson rides to keep the singing wires humming.
Broken Spur
A broken spur and a dead rancher set Kit on the trail of a murderer hiding among the cowhands.
Ventura Feud
A long-running feud in the Ventura valley flares anew, and Kit works to unmask the instigator profiting from the strife.
Bad Men of Marysville
The bad men of Marysville have the town in their grip until Kit Carson rides in to back the outnumbered sheriff.
Details
- Years
- 1951–1955
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 35
- Genres
- Western, Adventure
- Rating
- 7/10
- Status
- Public Domain Mark 1.0
- Studio
- Revue Productions
