Texas John Slaughter (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 1958, Texas John Slaughter is a western and drama series.
What it’s about. Texas John Slaughter is a television series run from 1958 to 1961 as part of the Wonderful World of Disney, starring Tom Tryon in the title role. The character was based upon an actual historical figure, Texas Ranger John Slaughter. Tryon memorably wore an enormous white cowboy hat with the brim pinned up in the front as part of his costume for the series. The beginning theme song for the series included the lines: "Texas John Slaughter made 'em do what they oughta, and if they didn't, they died." Tryon later became a novelist. John Vivyan appeared twice on the series in the role of dishonest rancher Jason Hemp and a third time in an uncredited part. Other co-stars were Darryl Hickman and Bing Russell. Chris Alcaide and Judson Pratt appeared as an outlaw and as Colonel Cooper, respectively, in the segment "Ambush in Laredo". The series appeared in re-runs on the Disney Channel's classic program block "Disney Drive-In" which was later known as "Vault Disney".
Who’s in it. Texas John Slaughter stars Darryl Hickman and Tom Tryon.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Texas John Slaughter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Texas John Slaughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Texas John Slaughter tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Texas John Slaughter (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Texas John Slaughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Texas John Slaughter worth watching?
- Texas John Slaughter holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Texas John Slaughter?
- Texas John Slaughter stars Darryl Hickman and Tom Tryon.
- When was Texas John Slaughter released?
- Texas John Slaughter was released in 1958.