Season 1 • Episode 38
LatestJohnny Ringo is an American Western television series starring Don Durant that aired on CBS from October 1, 1959, until June 30, 1960. It is loosely based on the life of the notorious gunfighter and outlaw Johnny Ringo, also known as John Peters Ringo or John B. Ringgold, who tangled with Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and Buckskin Franklin Leslie.
Production
Aaron Spelling's producing debut — dynasty origin story.
Acting
Don Durant's brooding intensity in a crowded Western era.
Creator
Aaron Spelling
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Johnny Ringo was found dead under a tree in 1882, likely suicide, making this fictional redemption particularly ironic.
Launched during the 1959 Western boom when 26 cowboy shows flooded primetime—this one died so Dynasty could live.
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