Where does the phrase Have Gun Will Travel come from?

Where does the phrase Have Gun Will Travel come from?

In 1958 Robert A. Heinlein published his science fiction juvenile novel ‘Have spacesuit – will travel’. “Have gun, Will travel,” means “I’m up for anything” or “I’m ready to go.” Let’s do it. Robin, I don’t think anyone is unclear as to the meaning of this term.

What era was Have Gun Will Travel?

An American Western television series that aired on CBS from 1957 through 1963. It was rated number three or number four in the Nielsen ratings every year of its first four seasons.

Who was smoke in Have Gun Will Travel?

Richard Boone
“Have Gun – Will Travel” Genesis (TV Episode 1962) – Richard Boone as Paladin, Smoke – IMDb.

What was Paladin’s name before he became Paladin?

Paladin’s real name was Clay Alexander — perhaps. On the television show, Paladin’s true name is never given. Though it remains a point of debate amongst fans, one of the tie-in books, which expands on the origin story shown in the episode “Genesis,” his real name is given as Clay Alexander.

What was Paladin’s family name?

Paladin’s real name was Clay Alexander — perhaps. On the television show, Paladin’s true name is never given.

How long did Have Gun Will Travel last?

”Have Gun Will Travel,” one of television’s classic western series, was produced by CBS from 1957 to 1963.

Who was the real Paladin?

Paladin’s real name was Clay Alexander — perhaps. Though it remains a point of debate amongst fans, one of the tie-in books, which expands on the origin story shown in the episode “Genesis,” his real name is given as Clay Alexander.

Why did Paladin have a knight on his holster?

Dressed entirely in somber black, with a silver chess knight on his holster (the paladin itself), he set out to right matters. But he was not just a mercenary hired gun. Paladin’s strict, knightly sense of honor guided his actions.

What happened to Hey boy on Paladin?

Of course, Hey Boy ends up in jail (after going at the boss with a knife) and Travis, the brutal superintendant, seems to be getting away with it all. Showing up uninvited, Paladin finds himself between two sides. Travis, of course, doesn’t want him there and disdains the offer to hire his services as a bodyguard.

Is Richard Boone dead?

January 10, 1981Richard Boone / Date of death

Has Gun Will Travel Paladin’s gun?

Paladin (Richard Boone) carries a SAA “Cavalry” Model as his sidearm. This is the revolver seen in the introduction of each episode. Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5″ barrel known as the “Cavalry” model.

Where did the phrase “Have Gun Will Travel” come from?

‘Have Gun Will Travel.’” Since this is set in the 1920s, this seemed about as anachronistic as a reference to Leave It To Beaver. Ye Olde Wikipedia says that the construction, “Have X Will Travel” dates to the early 1900s, as in “Have Tux Will Travel.” But didn’t “Have Gun…” originate with the Western TV show?

When did have a Gun Will Travel come out?

Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western series that was produced and originally broadcast by CBS on both television and radio from 1957 through 1963.

Who owns the rights to Have Gun – Will Travel?

Both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible were produced by Desilu Productions and later Paramount Television, which also now owns the rights to Have Gun – Will Travel through its successor company, CBS Television Distribution. This section needs additional citations for verification.

Is ‘have a Gun Will Travel’ a real gong clanger?

“Have gun, will travel,” however, sounded like a real gong clanger, probably because for many of us it conjures up the 1957 US horse opera of the same name starring Richard Boone. I half-expected Cora to spit on the floor and light a cheroot.

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