Season 1 • Episode 26
LatestCimarron City is an American Western television series, starring George Montgomery as Matt Rockford and John Smith as Lane Temple, that aired on NBC from October 11, 1958 until April 4, 1959. The name "Cimarron City" refers to a boom town in Logan County north of Oklahoma City. Rich in oil and gold, Cimarron City aspires to become the capital of the future state of Oklahoma, created in 1907.
Production
Desilu Studios western backlot looking gloriously recycled.
Acting
George Montgomery's mayor with secret millionaire swagger.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Desilu recycled Cimarron City's sets for at least three other westerns that same year—budget efficiency as art form.
This aired during Oklahoma's 50th statehood anniversary, making it basically a very long, very dusty birthday card from NBC.
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