6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Temple Houston (1963)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Temple Houston is a 1963–64 NBC television series which has been called "the first attempt . . . to produce an hour-long Western series with the main character being an attorney in the formal sense." It was the only show Jack Webb sold to a network during his ten months as the head of production at Warner Bros. Television. It was also the lone series in which actor Jeffrey Hunter played a regular part.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Temple Houston is a 1963–64 NBC television series which has been called "the first attempt . . . to produce an hour-long Western series with the main character being an attorney in the formal sense." It was the only show Jack Webb sold to a network during his ten months as the head of production at Warner Bros. Television. It was also the lone series in which actor Jeffrey Hunter played a regular part.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The series likely focuses on an individual lawyer upholding law and order and traditional justice in a frontier setting, emphasizing individual responsibility and the importance of the legal system. This thematic alignment with conservative values leads to a right-leaning bias.
This 1960s Western series features traditional casting, predominantly with white actors in central roles, and does not exhibit intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, without explicit critiques or central DEI themes.
Secondary
As a 1960s Western, the series implicitly upholds Judeo-Christian moral principles as the foundation for justice and community in the frontier setting. Churches and ministers, when present, typically represent positive societal forces, aligning the narrative with the virtues of the faith.
The television series 'Temple Houston' does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Research indicates no depiction of queer identity or related narratives within the show's known plot or character arcs, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show is a Western series centered on the historical figure Temple Houston, who was male and is portrayed by a male actor. There are no known instances of characters canonically or historically established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The series portrays the historical figure Temple Houston, who was white, with a white actor (Jeffrey Hunter). There is no indication of any other canonically or historically established characters being portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
5.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
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