My Friend Flicka
My Friend Flicka is a 39-episode western television series set at the fictitious Goose Bar Ranch in Wyoming at the turn of the 20th century. The program was filmed in color but initially aired in black and white on CBS at 7:30 p.m. Fridays from February 10, 1956, to February 1, 1957. It was a mid-season replacement for Gene Autry's The Adventures of Champion. Both series, however failed in the ratings against ABC's The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. After the initial Friday airing, viewers could still find the series on CBS Saturdays at 7 p.m. Eastern during March 1957, on Sundays at 6 p.m. from April to May 1957, and on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. from June to August 1957. NBC carried the program in color at 6:30 p.m. Sunday from September to December 1957 and at 7 p.m. Sunday from January to May 1958. In subsequent years, the series aired mostly on Saturday mornings on all networks. The Disney Channel ran it on Monday evenings in the mid-1980s. Over the years many viewers were unaware that the series produced episodes for only a single season. My Friend Flicka starred native Canadian Johnny Washbrook as Ken McLaughlin, a boy devoted to his horse Flicka, Swedish for "little girl", but actually an Arabian sorrel named Wahana. Gene Evans played the authoritarian father Rob McLaughlin, a former U.S. Army cavalry officer. Anita Louise was cast as the gentle-spirited mother, Nell. Frank Ferguson portrayed Gus Broeberg, the loyal ranch hand. Flicka is based on a novel by Mary O'Hara, written at the Remount Ranch, located between Laramie and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Some Internet sites say that the series is set in Montana, where some of the filming was done. The majority of the filming, however, was at Fox Movie Ranch. My Friend Flicka holds the distinction of having been the first television series filmed by 20th Century Fox. A 1943 film, My Friend Flicka, starred Roddy McDowall as Ken.
Cast: Anita Louise, Gene Evans, Johnny Washbrook
Season 1
39 episodes
1. One Man's HorseFlicka is stolen when Ken discovers an outlaw's identity.CC30minSep 30, 1955
2. Blind FaithWhen Flicka is accidentally hit by a hunter's bullet, Ken begs the hunter, who is also a surgeon, to operate on the horse.CC30minOct 7, 1955
3. A Case Of HonorA sheep herder moves into the valley and argues with the cattle ranchers over grazing land rights.CC30minOct 14, 1955
4. A Good DeedKen, Flicka, and a young colt try to help a crippled boy overcome his fear of horses.CC30minOct 21, 1955
5. Cavalry HorseSgt Tim O'Gara discovers that his old horse may be put to sleep.CC30minOct 28, 1955
6. The AccidentAfter a riding accident leaves Ken immobile, a stalking cougar meets him face to face.CC30minNov 4, 1955
7. The StrangerA wounded, escaped prisoner captures Ken and forces him to help with the getaway.CC30minNov 11, 1955
8. The Wild HorseAfter refusing to sell Flicka to some strangers, Ken's horse mysteriously disappears.CC30minNov 18, 1955
9. Rogue StallionWhen a captured stallion attacks its captor, Flicka is blamed for the deed.CC30minNov 25, 1955
10. The Little SecretWhen an Indian girl leaves Ken with her sick papoose, Ken almost ends up in the middle of an Indian revolt.CC30minDec 2, 1955
11. Act Of LoyaltyWhen Flicka helps an escaped fugitive, Ken is accused of assisting.CC30minDec 8, 1955
12. The Silver SaddleKen is accused of allowing a horse to escape to eliminate Flicka's competition for a silver saddle.CC30minDec 16, 1955
13. The Phantom HerdRob decides to sell his ranch when all of his horses escape from the corral.CC30minDec 23, 1955
14. The Little VisitorWhile visiting the McLaughlin ranch, a spoiled city boy learns an important lesson.CC30minDec 30, 1955
15. The Golden PromiseWhen Ken and Gus neglect their gold hunting duties, Rob fractures his leg trying to handle the ranch alone.CC30minJan 6, 1956
16. Black DustA mine construction crew threatens livestock by contaminating water and blocking mountain pastures.CC30minJan 13, 1956
17. The Night RiderKen and Flicka unearth an old murder mystery involving a ghostly rider.CC30minJan 20, 1956
18. The SettlerWhen a man's horse bolts, the McLaughlins offer him and his family shelter.CC30minJan 27, 1956
19. Wind From HeavenEven though Ken's father and the rest of the ranchers are at war with a family of nesters, Ken befriends one of the youngsters.CC30minFeb 3, 1956
20. The WhipWhen a wild stallion injures his trainer, Ken takes over.CC30minFeb 10, 1956
21. The RunawaysFlicka and Rebel, a wild stallion, disappear from Rob's corral.CC30minFeb 17, 1956
22. The CameramanWhen a cameraman attempts to photograph a herd of wild horses, the horses turn and stampede in his direction.CC30minFeb 24, 1956
23. Old DannyMcLaughlin's niece runs away with a dog, when the neighbor blames the dog for killing chickens and threatens to get rid of it.CC30minMar 2, 1956
24. Rough And ReadyKen unknowingly saves his father's grazing land, by helping a fellow fisherman land a big catch.CC30minMar 9, 1956
25. The Royal CarriageWhile stopping by to pick up parts for his family's carriage, Ken discovers a beautiful royal carriage at the blacksmith's shop.CC30minMar 16, 1956
26. Mister GoblinAfter finding a white colt, Ken learns the difficulties of growing up for both people and horses.CC30minMar 23, 1956
27. Rebels In HidingKen befriends two runaway Indians from a neighboring reservation.CC30minMar 30, 1956- 28. Lock, Stock & BarrelSettlers move near Ken's father's ranch and try to claim all of his property, including Flicka.CC30minApr 6, 1956
29. The UnmaskingKen tries to retrieve stolen horses from a rodeo veteran-turned- horse thief.CC30minApr 13, 1956
30. Refuge For The NightWhile Ken's father is away on business, a cattle rustler visits the ranch.CC30minApr 20, 1956
31. Against All OddsKen finds a puppy in one of his rabbit snares, creating havoc in the McLaughlin home.CC30minApr 27, 1956
32. The Old ChampWhen Ken learns of Rob's decision to join a traveling medicine show, he wages Flicka in a bet that Rob is sure to win.CC30minMay 4, 1956
33. The Medicine ManPrejudiced neighbors interfere when Ken asks a young Indian doctor to treat his ill mother.CC30minMay 11, 1956
34. When Bugles BlowAfter listening to the stories of his old cavalry buddy, Rob considers re-enlistening in the Army.CC30minMay 18, 1956
35. The RecluseKen and two boys learn about kindness from an old woman they thought was a witch.CC30minMay 25, 1956
36. The FoundlingsKen rebels against his father by running away, but regrets it after me meets two young orphans.CC30minJun 1, 1956
37. Growing PainsKen's father purchases a prize bull and a young girl visits the ranch.CC30minJun 8, 1956
38. Lost RiverThe Mclaughlin ranch is on water rationing. Rob buys a horse from a horse trader. The horse is suppose to be bad luck because of his markings on the face. Rob's new well is dry. The horse is not bad luck, he finds water.CC30minJun 15, 1956
39. Big RedRob and Ken must find a valuable show horse that has fled from a fire.CC30minJun 22, 1956
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My Friend Flicka
My Friend Flicka is a 39-episode western television series set at the fictitious Goose Bar Ranch in Wyoming at the turn of the 20th century. The program was filmed in color but initially aired in black and white on CBS at 7:30 p.m. Fridays from February 10, 1956, to February 1, 1957. It was a mid-season replacement for Gene Autry's The Adventures of Champion. Both series, however failed in the ratings against ABC's The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. After the initial Friday airing, viewers could still find the series on CBS Saturdays at 7 p.m. Eastern during March 1957, on Sundays at 6 p.m. from April to May 1957, and on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. from June to August 1957. NBC carried the program in color at 6:30 p.m. Sunday from September to December 1957 and at 7 p.m. Sunday from January to May 1958. In subsequent years, the series aired mostly on Saturday mornings on all networks. The Disney Channel ran it on Monday evenings in the mid-1980s. Over the years many viewers were unaware that the series produced episodes for only a single season. My Friend Flicka starred native Canadian Johnny Washbrook as Ken McLaughlin, a boy devoted to his horse Flicka, Swedish for "little girl", but actually an Arabian sorrel named Wahana. Gene Evans played the authoritarian father Rob McLaughlin, a former U.S. Army cavalry officer. Anita Louise was cast as the gentle-spirited mother, Nell. Frank Ferguson portrayed Gus Broeberg, the loyal ranch hand. Flicka is based on a novel by Mary O'Hara, written at the Remount Ranch, located between Laramie and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Some Internet sites say that the series is set in Montana, where some of the filming was done. The majority of the filming, however, was at Fox Movie Ranch. My Friend Flicka holds the distinction of having been the first television series filmed by 20th Century Fox. A 1943 film, My Friend Flicka, starred Roddy McDowall as Ken.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Anita Louise,
