PhiloWagon Train (1957)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
The series initially starred veteran movie supporting actor Ward Bond as the wagon master, later replaced upon his death by John McIntire, and Robert Horton as the scout, subsequently replaced by lookalike Robert Fuller a year after Horton had decided to leave the series. The series was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master directed by John Ford and starring Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr. and Ward Bond, and harkens back to the early widescreen wagon train epic The Big Trail starring John Wayne and featuring Bond in his first major screen appearance playing a supporting role. Horton's buckskin outfit as the scout in the first season of the television series resembles Wayne's, who also played the wagon train's scout in the earlier film.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The series initially starred veteran movie supporting actor Ward Bond as the wagon master, later replaced upon his death by John McIntire, and Robert Horton as the scout, subsequently replaced by lookalike Robert Fuller a year after Horton had decided to leave the series. The series was inspired by the 1950 film Wagon Master directed by John Ford and starring Ben Johnson, Harry Carey Jr. and Ward Bond, and harkens back to the early widescreen wagon train epic The Big Trail starring John Wayne and featuring Bond in his first major screen appearance playing a supporting role. Horton's buckskin outfit as the scout in the first season of the television series resembles Wayne's, who also played the wagon train's scout in the earlier film.
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PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series primarily focuses on human drama, moral dilemmas, and the challenges of survival and community building during westward expansion, consciously balancing themes of individual responsibility with collective cooperation without promoting a specific political ideology.
This classic Western series features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, consistent with productions of its era. The narrative generally presents traditional identities in a neutral or positive light, without incorporating explicit critiques or DEI themes.
Secondary
The series frequently depicts Christianity as a foundational element of pioneer life, offering moral guidance, community cohesion, and personal strength. While individual characters may exhibit flaws or hypocrisy, the narrative consistently affirms the virtues and dignity of the faith, often showcasing its positive impact on individuals and the wagon train community.
Wagon Train, a Western series from the late 1950s and early 1960s, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consistent with the media landscape of its time, the show's narrative focuses on the challenges and adventures of pioneers traveling westward, without incorporating queer identities or storylines. Therefore, the net impact is N/A due to a lack of depiction.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Wagon Train (1957) is an original television series. Its main characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior canon or historical baseline from which their gender could have been swapped.
Wagon Train (1957) is an original television series. Its characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical racial depictions from other source material, earlier installments, or real-world history to be race-swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
6.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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