The Wild Wild West
(1965)
Run Time: 50 min
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1
Sound: Mono
Producer: Columbia Broadcasting Productions
Genre
- Action
- Adventure
- Western
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 104
Overview
The Wild Wild West is an American Western espionage and science fiction television series that ran on the CBS television network for four seasons from September 17, 1965 to April 11, 1969. Two satirical comedy television films were made with the original cast in 1979 and 1980, and the series was adapted for a theatrical film in 1999.*Developed at a time when the television western was losing ground to the spy genre, this show was conceived by its creator, Michael Garrison, as "James Bond on horseback." Set during the administration of President Ulysses Grant (1869?1877), the series followed Secret Service agents James West (Robert Conrad) and Artemus Gordon (Ross Martin) as they solved crimes, protected the President, and foiled the plans of megalomaniacal villains to take over part or all of the United States. The show featured a number of fantasy elements, such as the technologically advanced devices used by the agents and their adversaries. The combination of the Victorian era time-frame and the use of Verne-esque technology have led several Steampunk web sites to cite the show as a pioneering influence on the genre. This aspect was accentuated even more in the 1999 film adaptation.*Despite high ratings, the series was cancelled near the end of its fourth season as a concession to Congress over television violence.
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1.
The Night of the Big Blackmail
In Washington, D.C. the German Consul, Baron Hinterstoisser, announces that he has something very interesting for President Grant to see. West and Gordon find that it is a kinetoscope showing Grant (actually a double) signing a secret agreement with the representative of an enemy nation. Hinterstoisser shows the kinetescope before an attentive crowd. Guest stars: Harvey Korman (Baron Hinterstoisser), Ron Rich (Dick January), Jerry Laveroni (Ziegler), Roy Engel (President Ulysses S. Grant), Wilhelm von Homburg (Herr Hess), Gilchrist Stuart (Gruber), Martin Kosleck (Count Hackmar), Alice Nunn (Hilda).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Hans, the German cook;President Grant
2.
The Night of the Doomsday Formula
West and Gordon are assigned to rescue Dr. Crane and his daughter. The doctor has invented a new "doomsday formula" which could spell the end of the United States if it falls into the wrong hands. Guest stars: Kevin McCarthy (Major General Walter Kroll), Melinda Plowman (Lorna Crane), Gail Billings (Verna Scott), E.J. Andr? (Dr. Crane), Vince Howard (Bartender), Dick Cangey (1st Guard), Fred Stromsoe (2nd Guard), Red West (3rd Guard), Tommy J. Huff (4th Guard).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Dr. Crane;Mr. Hassan Amir Ortuglo, Arab dealer in exotic weapontry
3.
The Night of the Juggernaut
Someone is trying to run settlers off their land, buying some of them out, scaring others away, and even murdering those who refuse to leave. Guest stars: Floyd Patterson (Lyle Dixon), Gloria Calomee (Lonie Millard), Simon Scott (Theodore Bock), Fred Stromsoe (Hardcase), Peter Hale (Harwood), Byron Foulger (County Clerk), Bart La Rue (Storekeeper), Irving Mosley (Farmer #2), Evelyn Dutton (Nurse #1), Stardedt Kaava (Nurse #2), Stuart Nisbet (Farmer #1), Wild Bill Reynolds (Geezer).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Ellsworth Caldwell, a wealthy Texas gentleman
4.
The Night of the Sedgewick Curse
West and Gordon come upon the Sedgewick family, whose members have experienced rapid aging. In an attempt to cure this disorder, their family physician has been kidnapping people afflicted with the same disorder and using them to test a serum he has prepared. Guest stars: Sharon Acker (Lavinia Sedgewick), Richard Hale (Sedgewick), Maria Lennard (Jessica), Jay Robinson (Dr. Maitland), Arthur Space (Redmond), Frank Campanella (Fingers the Masseur), Gene LeBell (Felix), Kathryn Minner (Old Lady/Aged Lavinia), Red West (Man #1), Dick Cangey (Man #2), Arthur Adams (Desk Clerk #1/Hiram), Lee Weaver (Desk Clerk #2), William Challee (Prisoner #1), Tommy J. Huff (Man #3), Anthony Jochim (Prisoner #3), Brian Nash (Boy).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Colonel Doyle of the British Army (retired);A Frenchman
5.
The Night of the Gruesome Games
West and Gordon are after an evil scientist who has stolen a vial filled with deadly germs, which they must recover before the vial bursts and causes a devastating plague. However, they are sidetracked in the home of Rufus Kraus and are pulled into a night of deadly parlor games.Guest stars: Robert Ellenstein (Dr. Theobald Raker), William Schallert (Rufus Kraus), Sherry Jackson (Lola Cortez), Robert Patten (Dr. DeForest), Ludmila (Ballerina), Helen Page Camp (Charity), Ken Drake (General Crocker), I. Stanford Jolley (Town Doctor), Reggie Nalder (Count Zendar), Jacquelyn Hyde (Marquesia Bellini), Astrid Warner (Gilda Novak), Gregg Palmer (Bartender), Adolph Caesar (Vidoq), Lee Kolima (No-Fun).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Dr. Raker;A saddle bum;Rufus Kraus
6.
The Night of the Kraken
In San Francisco, Jim and Artie's friend, Lt. Bartlett, is killed, apparently the victim of a strange tentacled sea creature. It soon becomes apparent to them that an insidious threat is behind Bartlett's killing. Guest stars: Ford Rainey (Admiral Charles Hammond), Marj Dusay (Dolores Hammond), Ted Knight (Daniel), Jason Evers (Commander Beech), Anthony Caruso (Jose Aguila), Bill Baldwin (Workman), Larry Grant (Aide), Gregg Martell (Bartender #1), Claudio Miranda (Bartender #2), Brent Davis (Lt. Dave Bartlett).
Ross Martin was disguised as:A Portuguese fisherman;A workman;A Swedish repairman
7.
The Night of the Fugitives
Jim travels to the town of Epitaph to arrest Norbert Plank, the chief bookkeeper for the corrupt and powerful syndicate that owns the town's mining company. Through Plank, the agents stand to get hold of valuable records about the syndicate's illegal activities. Guest stars: Simon Oakland (Diamond Dave Desmond), Susan Hart (Rhoda), Charles McGraw (Baggs), Douglas Henderson (Colonel Richmond), J.S. Johnson (Norbert Plank), Mickey Hargitay (Monk), Gabriel Walsh (Shopkeeper), Bill Baldwin (Hallelujah Harry), Larry Duran (Mexican), Sid McCoy (Tod Warner), A.G. Vitanza (Grady).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Hallelujah Harry
8.
The Night of the Egyptian Queen
Jim and Artie are on the trail of a priceless ruby has been stolen from the eye of the statue of Sun God, Ra, at the San Francisco museum. Their trail leads them to Rosie, a beautiful young dancer, who is wearing the ruby on her toe. Guest stars: Tom Troupe (Jason Starr), William Marshall (Amalek), Sorrell Booke (Heisel), Penny Gaston (Rosie), Gene Tyburn (Gambler), Morgan Farley (Curator), Hal K. Dawson (Ferret), Walter Brooke (Finley), Kanan Awni (Waiter).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Captain Hull, formerly of her Majesty's frigate, the Northcumberland
9.
The Night of Fire and Brimstone
West and Gordon come to the deserted mining town of Brimstone to meet Professor Colecrest, who has made a very important discovery. Their adventures lead them into the underground mines where strange things occur, including an encounter with an aged Confederate soldier who is unaware that the war ended many years before. Guest stars: Robert Phillips (Frank Roach), Bill Quinn (Dr. Emmet Sloane), Leslie Charleson (Dooley Sloane), Dabbs Greer (Captain Lyman Butler), John Crawford (Prof. Philip Colecrest), Charles Macaulay (Zach Morton), Dick Cangey (Rusty), Fred Stromsoe (Lefty), Red West (Chuck), Tommy J. Huff (Pete), Ken Mayer (Hannon).
Ross Martin was disguised as:The elderly Dr. Crane;General Robert E. Lee
10.
The Night of the Camera
Agents West and Pike are on the trail of an opium gang. They receive some dubious help from Bosley Cranston, a meek and seemingly incompetent agent on his first field assignment. However, Cranston has some special talents that will prove invaluable. Guest stars: Charles Aidman (Jeremy Pike), Pat Paulsen (Bosley Cranston), Julio Medina (Don Carlos), Victor Sen Yung (Baron Kyosai), Walker Edmiston (Langham), Barry Atwater (Gideon Stix).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)
11.
The Night of the Avaricious Actuary
West and Gordon investigate a series of explosions that have destroyed several palatial homes. They discover that the destruction is being caused by a giant tuning fork radiating powerful sound waves. Guest stars: Harold Gould (John Taney/Dr Kovacs), Jenny Maxwell (Billie), Ross Elliott (General Caswell), Emily Banks (Arden Masterson), Steve Gravers (Durkin), Tol Avery (Asa Dempster), Lou Krugman (Hotel maitre d' ), Fritz Feld (Chef), Judi Sherven (Cora Lister), Sharon Cintron (Girl #1), Linda Cooper (Girl #2), Barbara Hemmingway (Fat Lady), Bennett King (Fat Man #2), Frank Simonetti (Fat Man #1), Jack Spratt (Fat Man #3), Ray Dawe (Fat Man #4).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Salvadore, a waiter;An old gas man
12.
The Night of Miguelito's Revenge
West is joined by Jeremy Pike in this tenth encounter with Dr. Loveless. This time around the doctor is behind a series of kidnappings. His victims are all people he felt had wronged him in the past and now he is plotting his revenge. Guest stars: Charles Aidman (Jeremy Pike), Michael Dunn (Dr. Miguelito Loveless), Douglas Henderson (Colonel Richmond), Peter Hale (Chris), Susan Seaforth Hayes (Delilah), Arthur Batanides (Pylo), Jim Shane (Tiny), Don Pedro Colley (Abbie Carter), Percy Helton (newsstand proprietor), Byron Morrow (Judge Fairlie), Linda Chandler (Lynn Carstairs), Walter Coy (Cyrus Barlow), Peter Bruni (Ivan Kalinkovitch), Johnny S. Luer (Biff Trout), Roy Barcroft (Sheriff), Dort Clark (Theater Manager), Paul Barselou (Storekeeper), Mary Esther Denver (Lady Barber), Wendy Douglas (Saloon Girl), David Montresor (Butler), Margueritte Ray (Mrs Carter).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)
13.
The Night of the Pelican
West and Pike are on the trail of a stolen a supply of fulminate of mercury from a military arsenal. Their trail leads to the prison at Alcatraz, which has been taken over by the evil Din Chang. Guest stars: Charles Aidman (Jeremy Pike), Khigh Dhiegh (Din Chang), Francine York (Dr. Sara Gibson), Vincent Beck (Corporal Simon), Lou Cutell (Major Frederick Frey), Andre Phillippe (Jean-Paul), Debbie Wong (Kuei), Linda Ho (Chinese Girl #2), James Shen (Quen Yung), Buck Kartalian (Lt. Bengston), Lorna Denels (Jeanne), Holly Mascott (Molly), John Creamer (Colonel Kelton Morse), Tommy Lee (Ancient Puppeteer), Ernest Harada (Chinese Man #1), Jonathan Brooks (Sergeant), John Quade (Man), Dirk Harvey (Guard #1), Ellaraino (Amy).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)
14.
The Night of the Spanish Curse
West and Gordon investigate a group of bandits who are attacking and terrorizing border towns. They track the bandits to a Mexican village where the thieves are hiding under the guise of an old Mexican legend about Cortez. Jim and Artie, not believing in the return of the god Cortez, are determined to find their way into the dormant volcano where the thugs are hiding. Guest stars: Thayer David (Cortez), Toian Matchinga (Cosina Ramirez), Jorge Moreno (Proprietor), Lou Peralta (Conquistador #1), Fred Stromsoe (Conquistador #2), Joe Pepi (Guard #1), Fred Villani (Morales), Jon Lormer (2nd Elder), Gil Serna (Fernandez), Ted de Corsia (1st Elder), Pepe Callahan (Captain Rojas), Richard Angarola (Allesandro), Edward Colmans (Juan Ramirez).
Ross Martin was disguised as:A young Mexican;An old Mexican
15.
The Night of the Winged Terror ? Part I
Agents West and Harper investigate a series of disturbing incidents involving a raven that hypnotizes high-ranking officials into committing crimes. The incidents lead the two agents to "The Raven", group led by Thaddeus Toombs and a man called Tycho. Guest stars: William Schallert (Frank Harper), Robert Ellenstein (Dr. Occularis Second), Michele Carey (Laurette), Christopher Cary (Tycho), Jackie Coogan (Mayor Cecil Pudney), Bernard Fox (Dr. Occularis-Jones), Roy Engel (President Grant), Valentin de Vargas (Chaveros), Harry Lauter (Sheriff), Vic Perrin (Professor Simon Winkler), Norman Leavitt (Mayor Hiram Sneed), Ron Pinkard (Deputy), James Milton George (Judd Brass), Chuck Waters (Tom Brass), Chuck Courtney (Zack Brass), Lillian Lehman (Secretary), Dorothy Neumann (Zenobia Finch).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)
16.
The Night of the Winged Terror ? Part II
Still battling "The Raven", Frank Harper rescues the hypnotized Jim West from assassinating the Mexican Ambassador. West and Harper then continue to infiltrate, undermine, and bring the group to justice. Guest stars: William Schallert (Frank Harper), Robert Ellenstein (Dr. Occularis Second), Michele Carey (Laurette), Christopher Cary (Tycho), John Harding (Toombs), Valentin de Vargas (Chaveros), Vic Perrin (Professor Simon Winkler), Roy Engel (President Grant), Frank Sorello (Ambassador Ramirez), Rico Alaniz (Mexican Agent), Julio Medina (Townsman), Zack McWiggins (Agent #1), James McEachin (Agent #2), Peter Hale (Agent #3), Don Ross (Agent #4), Jeraldo deCordovier (Peon), Lisa Todd (Bonnie), Lillian Lehman (Secretary), Annette Molen (Virginia) (Note: Jackie Coogan, Vic Perrin. Lillian Lehman and Roy Engel only appear in the part 1 recap that replaces the usual pre-credits teaser.).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)
17.
The Night of the Sabatini Death
After meeting with the dying crime czar Sabatini, Jim and fellow agent Ned Brown travel to Calliope, Missouri, where an Army finance officer died after stealing $500,000. Guest stars: Alan Hale Jr. (Ned Brown), Jill Townsend (Sylvia Nolan), Bethel Leslie (Melanie/Laura Samples), Jim Backus (Swanson), Don "Red" Barry (Farnsworth/Harry Boorman), Douglas Henderson (Colonel Richmond), Eddie Quillan (Snidley), Ben Wright (Clarence), Ted de Corsia (Johnny Sabatini/Nolan), Thomas A. Geas (Sheriff Chayne), Red West (Heavy #1), Dick Cangey (Heavy #2).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)
18.
The Night of the Janus
A melody holds the clue that agents West and Pike need to trap a departmental traitor. Guest stars: Charles Aidman (Jeremy Pike), Jack Carter (Alan Thorpe), Anthony Eisley (Warren Blessing), Jackie DeShannon (Torrey), Arthur Malet (Prof. Montague), Nicky Blair (Thompson), Benny Rubin (Janus), Vince Barnett (Swanson), Mark Allen (Instructor), Gail Billings (Myra Bates), Bill Monemaker (Thomas), Ron Heller (Wallace), James Ryan (Stevens), Bonnie Hughes (Linda), Walter Kelley (Mint Guard), Bob Dodson (Hardcase), Anthony Aiello (Messenger), Tony Gange (Williams).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)
19.
The Night of the Pistoleros
West and Gordon head to a lonely outpost where they battle a terrorist gang. Guest stars: Edward Binns (Colonel Roper), Robert Pine (Lt. Murray), Henry Wilcoxon (Armando Galiano), Perry Lopez (Sanchos), Richard O'Brien (Sgt. Charlie Tobin), Eugene Iglesias (Bernal), William O'Connell (Dr. Winterich), John Pickard (Duty Sergeant), Daniel Ades (Lopez), Jay Jostyn (Major), Sarita Vara (Mariana), Joe Raciti (Barman).
Ross Martin was disguised as:General Rodell
20.
The Night of the Diva
West and Gordon investigate the recent disappearance of several opera divas in New Orleans. While there they unravel a plot involving the secret Order of Lucia and also reveal who among their new acquaintances is playing a role on and off the stage. Guest stars: Patrice Munsel (Rosa Montebello), Patrick Horgan (Max Crenshaw), Beverly Todd (Angelique), Douglas Henderson (Colonel Richmond), Martin Kosleck (Igor), Patricia Dunne (Ellen Collingwood), Lester Fletcher (Karl Crenshaw), Geraldine Baron (Caroline Mason), Margery MacKay (First Diva), Jorge Ben-Hur (Bartender), Khalil Bezaleel (Deluc), David Constantine (Messenger).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Count Vladislav de Raja
21.
The Night of the Bleak Island
To get a diamond for the National Museum, West travels to an eerie island supposedly haunted by a mad dog. While there he becomes reacquainted with an old friend, British detective Sir Nigel Scott. Guest stars: John Williams (Sir Nigel Scott/Callender), Beverly Garland (Celia Rydell), Richard Erdman (Mordecai Krone), Robert H. Harris (Steven Rydell), Lorna Lewis (Helen Merritt), Jon Lormer (Boatman), Pat O'Hara (Jarvis), Jana Taylor (Alicia Crane), Christian Anderson (Servant #2), Gene Tyburn (Mark Chambers), James Westerfield (McAvity), Yvonne Shubert (Girl).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)
22.
The Night of the Cossacks
West and Gordon become involved in the affairs of the royal family of Karovnia who have traveled to the United States after fleeing from assassins in their homeland. The agents find themselves pursued by the evil Count Balkovitch, who is looking for an icon he needs to possess in order to hold power in Karovnia. Guest stars: Guy Stockwell (Prince Gregor), John van Dreelen (Count Balkovitch), Donnelly Rhodes (Captain Zaboff), Nina Foch (Duchess Sophia), Jennifer Douglas (Princess Lina), Aliza Gur (Maria), Oscar Beregi Jr. (Petrovsky), Ivan Triesault (Bishop Kucharyk), Norman Leavitt (Sheriff Corby), Luis de C?rdova (Priest), Kay Vojkovic (Serving Girl), Sonny Klein (Sorkhev), Nikita Kranz (Grobe), Tim Burns (Cossack #1), Michael Kriss (Cossack #2).
Ross Martin was disguised as:A Russian peasant
23.
The Night of the Plague
West deals with the kidnapping of the Governor's daughter while Gordon rushes to find Jim to inoculate him from the disease one of the criminals was carrying. Guest stars: Lana Wood (Averi Trent), William Bryant (Duncan Lansing), Douglas Henderson (Colonel Richmond), Cliff Norton (Drummer), John Hoyt (Guild), Bill Zuckert (Sheriff), James Lanphier (Malcolm), Eddie Firestone (Stillis), Pilar Del Rey (Mexican Matron), Wayne Cochran (Stacey), Steve Raines (Ben), Dan Cass (Olin), Doug Pence (Stagehand), Artt Frank (Drunk Actor), Edward LeVeque (Mexican Peasant), Tyler McVey (Doctor), Flora Plumb (Saloon Girl #1), Jacqueline J. Sayls (Saloon Girl #2), Conrad Falk (Donald, Averi's fiance ? who is not at all like Jim West).
Ross Martin was disguised as:Kevin Kemball, an actor
24.
The Night of the Tycoons
West discovers that several members of the Jupiter Corporation have recently died. All were involved in a scheme to dump stock, cause a panic, and make tons of money off of the cheap stock. Guest stars: Jo Van Fleet (Amelia Bronston), Joanie Sommers (Kyra Vanders), Steve Carlson (Lionel), Tommy J. Huff (Clown Thug), Dick Cangey (Clown Thug), Red West (Clown Thug), Tol Avery (Gorhan), Richard O'Brien (Van Cleve), Lee Duncan (Bartender), E.A. Sirianni (O'Brien), Milton Parsons (Kessel), Nelson Welch (Board Member #5), Virginia Peters (Matron), Mary Garcia (Honey), Mike Mahoney (Head Guard), Buff Brady (Butler), Jerry Mann (Board member #6), Cal Currens (Businessman), Michelle Breeze (Melanie), Kelly Shannon (Girl).
Ross Martin was disguised as:(None ? Ross Martin does not appear in this episode)