Nichols (1971)
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Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.
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Margot KidderRuth
James GarnerSheriff Frank Nichols
John BeckKetcham
Stuart MargolinDeputy Sheriff Mitch Mitchell
Neva PattersonSara "Ma" Ketcham
Ricardo MontalbanColonel Diego Alcazar
Bo HopkinsKansas
Dabbs GreerHarrigan
Harry HickoxCommanding Officer
Owen BushConductor
Armand AlzamoraRaoulAna Maria MajalacaMariaMovie DNA
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What is Nichols about?
Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.
How long is Nichols?
Nichols has a runtime of 60 minutes.