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Riverboat

Riverboat is a 44-episode western television series starring Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds broadcast on the NBC television network from September 13, 1959 until January 2, 1961. It was produced by Revue Studios.

Seasons

Top Cast

  • Darren McGavin

    Darren McGavin

    Captain Grey Holden

  • Dick Wessel

    Dick Wessel

    Carney Kohler

  • Jack Lambert

    Jack Lambert

    Joshua Walcek

  • William D. Gordon

    William D. Gordon

    Joe Travis

  • Michael McGreevey

    Michael McGreevey

    Chip Kessler

  • Burt Reynolds

    Burt Reynolds

    Ben Frazer

  • John Mitchum

    John Mitchum

    Pickalong

  • Bart Patton

    Bart Patton

    Terry Blake

  • Noah Beery Jr.

    Noah Beery Jr.

    Bill Blake

Overview

Riverboat is a 44-episode western television series starring Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds broadcast on the NBC television network from September 13, 1959 until January 2, 1961. It was produced by Revue Studios.

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