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John Wayne's Hondo TV Series
John Wayne's 1967 Western TV series based on his 1953 film was canceled after 17 episodes.
In brief
John Wayne's 1967 Western TV series based on his 1953 film was canceled after 17 episodes. John Wayne's production company created a short-lived Western TV series in 1967 that aired for 17 episodes before cancellation. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
John Wayne's 1953 Western Film
John Wayne starred in the 1953 3D Western film Hondo based on Louis L'Amour's short story.
Wayne-Fellows Production Company
Wayne founded Wayne-Fellows Productions in 1953 with Robert Fellows to adapt the story.
Hondo Film Success
Hondo earned $4.1 million domestically and became Wayne-Fellows' most successful project at the time.
1967 Hondo TV Series Launch
ABC premiered the Hondo TV series on September 8, 1967, with Ralph Taeger as the lead character.
Hondo TV Series Changes
The TV series altered the film's backstory, making Hondo marry a Native American who was later killed by U.S. Army officers.
Hondo Series Cancellation
The Hondo TV series was canceled after 17 episodes in December 1967 due to competition with Star Trek.
The headline
John Wayne's production company created a short-lived Western TV series in 1967 that aired for 17 episodes before cancellation.
