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Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was the #4 show in the Nielsen ratings in its first year, and #3 for the next three years. It was one of the few television shows to spawn a successful radio version. The radio series debuted on November 23, 1958. The show followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter played by John Dehner on radio, who preferred to settle problems without violence, yet, when forced to fight, excelled. Paladin lived in the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, where he dressed in semi-formal wear, ate gourmet food, and attended opera. In fact, many who initially met him mistook him for a dandy from the East. When working, he dressed in black, used calling cards and wore a holster which carried characteristic chess knight emblems, and carried a derringer under his belt.

Performing Arts chart: #152
Episodes: 106
Releases: Weekly
Typical length: 26 min
On air since: 2023
Latest episode: 6 days ago

Episodes

106 episodes, newest first

When In Rome - Have Gun Will Travel (10-25-59)

Season 59, Episode 43

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 25, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Special Guests:
• Ralph Moody
• Barney Phillips
• Harry Bartell
• Olan Soul
• Lurene Tuttle

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Writer:
• Frank Paris

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Oct 28, 2026 28 min
Brother Lost - Have Gun Will Travel (10-18-59)

Season 59, Episode 42

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 18, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)
Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Oct 21, 2026 24 min
Stopover In Tombstone - Have Gun Will Travel (10-11-59)

Season 59, Episode 41

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 11, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)
Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Oct 14, 2026 31 min
The Contessa - Have Gun Will Travel (10-04-59)

Season 59, Episode 40

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 04, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)
Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Oct 7, 2026 32 min
Like Father | Have Gun Will Travel (09-27-59)

Season 59, Episode 39

Show notes

Original Air Date: September 27, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)
Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Sep 30, 2026 24 min
Stardust | Have Gun Will Travel (10-16-60)

Season 59, Episode 38

Show notes

Original Air Date: October 16, 1960
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Special Guests:
• Anne Whitfield
• Tim Graham
• Lawrence Dobkin
• Jeanne Bates

Producer/Writer:
• Frank Paris

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Sep 23, 2026 26 min
Treasure Hunt | Have Gun Will Travel (09-13-59)

Season 59, Episode 37

Show notes

Original Air Date: September 13, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Sep 16, 2026 26 min
All That Glitters | Have Gun Will Travel (09-06-59)

Season 62, Episode 36

Show notes

Original Air Date: September 06, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Special Guests:
• Vic Perrin
• Don Diamond
• Jack Edwards
• Joe Cranston
• Eleanor Barry

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Writer:
• Frank Paris

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Sep 9, 2026 26 min
Love Birds | Have Gun Will Travel (08-30-59)

Season 67, Episode 35

Show notes

Original Air Date: August 30, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Special Guests:
• Richard Perkins
• Jack Moyles

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Sep 2, 2026 36 min
Bonanza | Have Gun Will Travel (08-23-59)

Season 59, Episode 34

Show notes

Original Air Date: August 23, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Writer:
• Frank Paris

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Aug 26, 2026 27 min
The Lady - Have Gun Will Travel (08-16-59)

Season 59, Episode 33

Show notes

Original Air Date: August 16, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)
Special Guest:
• Virginia Christine
Writer:
• Shimon Wincelberg
Producer:
• Frank Paris

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Aug 19, 2026 26 min
Finn Alley - Have Gun Will Travel (08-09-59)

Season 59, Episode 32

Show notes

Original Air Date: August 09, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
Special Guests:
• Virginia Gregg
• Joseph Kearns
• Waldo Epperson
• Patti Gallagher
Writer:
• Frank Paris

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Aug 12, 2026 26 min
High Wire | Have Gun Will Travel (08-02-59)

Season 59, Episode 31

Show notes

Original Air Date: August 02, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Special Guests:
• Sam Edwards
• Lawrence Dobkin
• James Nusser
• Peggy Webber

Writer:
• Don Brinkley

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Aug 5, 2026 27 min
The Wager | Have Gun Will Travel (07-26-59)

Season 59, Episode 30

Show notes

Original Air Date: July 26, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)

Special Guests:
• Lawrence Dobkin
• Lynn Allen
• Barney Phillips
• Vic Perrin

Writers:
• Denis Sanders
• Terry Sanders

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jul 29, 2026 35 min
Deliver The Body | Have Gun Will Travel (07-19-59)

Season 59, Episode 29

Show notes

Original Air Date: July 19, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)

Special Guests:
• Richard Crenna
• Harry Bartell
• Bartlett Robinson
• James Westerfield

Writers:
• Buckley Angell
• John Dawson

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jul 22, 2026 22 min
Young Gun | Have Gun Will Travel (07-12-59)

Season 59, Episode 28

Show notes

Original Air Date: July 12, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
Special Guests:
• Sam Edwards
• Virginia Christine
• Vic Perrin
• Perry Cook
• Harry Bartell
Writers:
• Albert Aley
• Ann Dowd
Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jul 15, 2026 26 min
Comanche - Have Gun Will Travel (07-05-59)

Season 59, Episode 27

Show notes

Original Air Date: July 05, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
Special Guests:
• Sam Edwards
• Barbara Eiler
• Vic Perrin
• Jack Moyles
Writers:
• Irving Wallace
• Tom Hanley
Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jul 8, 2026 26 min
Homecoming | Have Gun Will Travel (06-28-59)

Season 59, Episode 26

Show notes

Original Air Date: June 28, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)

Special Guests:
• Harry Bartell
• Jack Moyles
• Ken Lynch
• Barney Phillips
• Lou Krugman
• Virginia Gregg

Writers:
• Albert Aley
• Ann Dowd

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jul 1, 2026 22 min
North Fork - Have Gun Will Travel (06-21-59)

Season 59, Episode 25

Show notes

Original Air Date: June 21, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
Special Guests:
• Lou Krugman
• Joseph Kearns
• Jess Kirkpatrick
• Harry Bartell
• Vic Perrin
Writer:
• Irving Rubine
• John Dawson
Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jun 29, 2026 25 min
Bitter Wine | Have Gun Will Travel (06-14-59)

Season 59, Episode 24

Show notes

Original Air Date: June 14, 1959
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Have Gun Will Travel
Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:
• John Dehner (Paladin)
• Ben Wright (Heyboy)
• Virginia Gregg (Miss. Wong)

Special Guests:
• Blanche Hawkins
• Lawrence Dobkin
• Waldo Epperson

Writer:
• Ken Kolb
• John Dawson

Producer:
• Norman MacDonnell

For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.com
Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jun 24, 2026 26 min