[net.tv] old obscure western answer

esac@ihuxr.UUCP (08/29/83)

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Speaking of old TV westerns...........

I will give one hours free parking in downtown West Chicago to
the first person who can tell me the occupation of.............


the			"26 Men"

Bill Adams
ihuxr!esac
BTL - Naperville
312-979-6267

P.S. Bonus points if you know who played the Boss!!!!!!!!
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I've had two responses to this trivia and both guessed the
Texas Rangers.

Close, but no cigar!



The "26 Men" were ARIZONA rangers and their leader was portrayed by
......I think, Tris Coffin.

The first part of the opening song went.....

This is the story of 26 men
Who rode the Arizona territory.
Praise be the glory of 26 men
who led the fight for ..........

               (Memory fades here)

I think the time frame of this series was in the early to
middle sixties and was relatively short-lived, like 3-6 months.