Aired on CBS in 1955, which was the first western television series to feature a Native American character as a lead character?

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Aired on CBS in 1955, which was the first western television series to feature a Native American character as a lead character?

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Last updated Mar 19 2023.
Originally posted Feb 18 2023 3:32 PM.

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Brave Eagle

Not surprising is the actor (Keith Larson) who played Brave Eagle was of Norwegian descent.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_Eagle

Feb 18 2023, 6:19 PM

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Answer 1

The series run from September 1955 until March 1956 (1 season with 26 episodes). It was not only remarkable because of having an American Indian character as a lead character but also because it reflected the Native American viewpoint of the settlement of the West. For those who are interested in watching, here are a couple of episodes:

Moon Fire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbHA_nDpo6s

Gold of Haunted Mountain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE0ix0MibuA

Trouble at Medicine Creek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH3lD4-geds

Aired on CBS in 1955, which was the first western television series to feature a Native American character as a lead character?

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