Maverick (TV series) facts for kids
Maverick was a popular American western television series. It was about a clever gambler named Bret Maverick and his family. The show first aired in September 1957 and ran until April 1962. It starred famous actors like James Garner, Jack Kelly, Roger Moore, Robert Colbert, and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr..
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Meet the Maverick Family
The main characters in Maverick were the Maverick brothers. They were professional poker players and traveled around the American Old West. They often found themselves in exciting adventures, sometimes getting into trouble, but always finding a way out with their quick thinking and charm.
Bret Maverick: The Original Gambler
James Garner played Bret Maverick, the first and most famous of the Maverick brothers. Bret was known for being very smart and always trying to avoid fights. He preferred to use his brain and his poker skills to solve problems. He was also famous for his funny lines and his love for money, though he often ended up helping people in need.
Bart Maverick: The Other Smart Brother
Jack Kelly played Bart Maverick, Bret's equally clever brother. Bart was also a skilled gambler and adventurer. He often traveled to different towns and got into similar exciting situations as Bret. Sometimes the brothers would work together, and other times they would have their own separate adventures.
More Maverick Cousins
As the show went on, other Maverick family members appeared.
- Roger Moore played Beau Maverick, a cousin from England. He brought a different style to the show.
- Robert Colbert played Brent Maverick, another cousin.
- Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. played Dandy Jim Buckley, a friendly rival and sometimes partner to the Mavericks.
Adventures in the Old West
The Maverick series was set in the exciting time of the American Old West. Each episode usually involved the Maverick brothers trying to win money in poker games. However, they would often get caught up in mysteries, robberies, or helping people. They always used their wits instead of their guns to get out of tricky situations.
Why Maverick Was Special
Maverick was different from other Western shows of its time. It often used humor and clever dialogue. The characters were not always the typical tough cowboys. Instead, they were smart, sometimes a little lazy, and always looking for an easy way to make a living. This made the show very entertaining and popular with viewers. It showed that heroes could be smart and funny, not just strong.
Images for kids
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James Garner as Bret Maverick and Jack Kelly as Bart Maverick
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James Garner and Jack Kelly as Bret and Bart Maverick
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Julie Adams and Jack Kelly
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Jack Kelly, Kathleen Crowley and Mike Road
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Roger Moore as Beau Maverick
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Roger Moore and Kathleen Crowley
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Robert Colbert as Brent Maverick
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Bart Maverick (Jack Kelly) and Gentleman Jack Darby (Richard Long).
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Kathleen Crowley as "Kiz"
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Jack Kelly and Paula Raymond
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Karen Steele and Garner in "Point Blank"
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Diane Brewster and Garner in "According to Hoyle"
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Garner and Louise Fletcher in "The Saga of Waco Williams"
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Garner as Pappy and Kaye Elhardt in "Pappy"
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Marshall Kent and Ben Gage in "Gun-Shy"
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Portrait traditionally identified as Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the original author of the 1775 play "The Rivals," adapted 184 years later into a Maverick episode starring James Garner and Roger Moore
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Publicity still with 1959 Warner Bros. series leads Will Hutchins (Sugarfoot), Peter Brown (Lawman), Jack Kelly (Maverick), Ty Hardin (Bronco), James Garner (Maverick), Wayde Preston (Colt .45), and John Russell (Lawman)
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Roger Moore circa 1960
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Garner and Suzanne Storrs
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Garner and Diane McBain
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Garner as Bret Maverick
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Jean Willes and Garner
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Diane Brewster
See also
In Spanish: Maverick (serie de televisión) para niños
