Cattle-drive procedural western; launching pad for Clint Eastwood's global stardom.
Why it matters
Episode guide
218 episodes across 8 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Trail boss Gil Favor and ramrod Rowdy Yates drive cattle across a hard country, meeting trouble at every waterhole. The series debuted in 1959 and made young Clint Eastwood a household name. Its theme and dust-caked realism stood out even in a western-saturated era.
Network & studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1950s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Cattle-drive procedural western; launching pad for Clint Eastwood's global stardom.
Creators
Charles Marquis Warren
Key cast
- Eric Fleming as Gil Favor
- Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Yates
- Sheb Wooley as Pete Nolan
- Paul Brinegar as Wishbone
Flash facts
- CBS western January 9, 1959–1965.
- Clint Eastwood's Rowdy Yates role preceded his film breakthrough in Italy.
- Created/produced in the adult western wave with a distinctive cattle-drive premise.
FAQ
What network aired Rawhide?
Rawhide is associated with CBS (1959–1965).
Why is Rawhide in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1950s?
Cattle-drive procedural western; launching pad for Clint Eastwood's global stardom.
Who are the key names behind Rawhide?
Creators and principals include Charles Marquis Warren.
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