Synopsis
Daniel Boone is an American action-adventure television series starring Fess Parker as Daniel Boone that aired from September 24, 1964 to September 10, 1970 on NBC for 165 episodes, and was made by 20th Century Fox Television. Ed Ames co-starred as Mingo, Boone's Cherokee friend, for the first four seasons of the series. Albert Salmi portrayed Boone's companion Yadkin in season one only. Dallas McKennon portrayed innkeeper Cincinnatus. Country Western singer-actor Jimmy Dean was a featured actor as Josh Clements during the 1968–1970 seasons. Actor and former NFL football player Rosey Grier made regular appearances as Gabe Cooper in the 1969 to 1970 season. The show was broadcast "in living color" beginning in fall 1965, the second season, and was shot entirely in California and Kanab, Utah.
Episodes
1
Ken-Tuck-EGeorge Washington sends Daniel and Yadkin into Ken-Tuck-E, the dark and bloody hunting ground of four Indian nations, to find a site for a fort.60m2
Tekawitha McLeodA dance at Fort Boonesborough is interrupted by Flathead Joseph, a halfbreed slave trader. He has a young Indian girl with him whom he claims is a Cherokee Princess...and a white girl. Her name is Tekawitha McLeod and she is the daughter of the Cherokee Chief Menewa. When Daniel confronts Menewa about this he admits she is white and taken from a raiding party but he wants her back. Daniel refuses when he realizes he knew her family. The Indians are determined to fight to get her back and the settlers of Boonesborough are just as determined to fight to keep her.60m3
My Brother's KeeperMingo, wanted DEAD! Daniel Boone must capture his friend Mingo and bring him to justice before all Kentucky erupts in war. Daniel's friend Yadkin is a trusted friend to all in Booneborough and among the Cherokee. Yadkin had canoed up river and while meeting with a Cherokee trading party when they were ambushed by a Creek war party. Yadkin was found floating down river by Daniel's son Israel. With Cincinnatus removing the slug(bullet) and Rebecca Boone nursing him, he began to pull through....60m4
The Family FluellenBoone invites a widow and her hungry brood to town, but one of the children steals a telescope.60m5
The ChoosingBritish soldiers and Indians surround Jemima as she tries to help Boone, wounded in the wilderness.60m6
Lac DuquesneBoone chases a river pirate who plans to sell a load of stolen arms to Shawnees.60m7
The Sound of WingsA British officer captures Boone then impersonates him to win Indian allies.60m8
A Short Walk to SalemIsrael becomes lost in the woods after fur thieves ambush him, Boone and Yadkin.60m9
The Sisters O'HannrahanYadkin's trickery leaves Boone the unexpected, and unwilling, owner of indentured Irish sisters.60m10
PompeyA bondsman insists on returning a runaway slave unshackled by Boone.60m11
Mountain of the DeadA dream about a man whom Daniel thought was dead is followed by the appearance of three men at his door demanding that he take them to the site of a bloody Native American massacre.60m12
Not in Our StarsMingo plans to do more than protest a new treaty when he and Boone visit Virginia's governor general.60m13
The HostagesRumors circulate that the British are employing Indians to fight for them. Daniel becomes personally involved when he gets word his wife Rebecca has been taken by an Indian raiding party.60m14
The ReturningBoone cannot believe a boyhood friend murdered two Cherokee youths.60m15
The ProphetA Shawnee prophet predicts massacre for the settlers of Boonesborough.60m16
The First StoneBoone befriends a mother and son, but learns the woman is accused of witchcraft.60m17
A Place of 1000 SpiritsWhile hunting, the Boones meet a delirious British officer pursued by vengeful Shawnees.60m18
The Sound of FearA condemned bounty hunter who escaped from a military convoy takes the Boones hostage.60m19
The Price of FriendshipBoone assists a boy and winds up at the mercy of a larcenous clan.60m20
The QuietistsA Quaker family refuses to fight until Indians kidnap a daughter.60m21
The Devil's FourBoone commands four criminals recruited by Yadkin to haul frieght to Boonesborough.60m22
The ReunionWhile out hunting, Daniel and Cincinnatus come upon Timothy who is looking for his abandonded daughter Becky.60m23
The Ben Franklin EncounterBoone and Mingo travel East and get caught up in a confrontation between Benjamin Franklin and British Admiral Lord Clydesdale, who threatens to hang them all for treason.60m24
Four-Leaf CloverAn idealistic schoolteacher incites Boonesborough's wrath by giving gunpowder to the Shawnees.60m25
Cain's Birthday (1)Boone seems guilty of betrayal when he allows Choctaws to capture the town's men60m26
Cain's Birthday (2)Lacking water and powder, the women and children of Boonesborough seem easy prey for attacking Choctaws.60m27
Daughter of the DevilA man is found dead by a group of travelers, one of them hears a strange noise and believes it to be the Devil in the form of a black panther. Daniel and Mingo believe a far more mundane explanation is at hand, and investigate to prove their point.60m28
Doll of SorrowIsrael accidentally startles a passing peddler's horse and his goods are ruined. Daniel agrees to compensate him for his loss but matters are complicated when he steals a grieving Indian women's mourning doll.60m29
The Courtship of Jericho JonesJericho and Sumah, the daughter of the Indian chief, want to marry. Daniel proposes a trial engagement. For a month Jericho will live with the Indians and Sumah will live with Boone's family and see if each can adapt to the other culture.60m
Ken-Tuck-EGeorge Washington sends Daniel and Yadkin into Ken-Tuck-E, the dark and bloody hunting ground of four Indian nations, to find a site for a fort.60m2Tekawitha McLeodA dance at Fort Boonesborough is interrupted by Flathead Joseph, a halfbreed slave trader. He has a young Indian girl with him whom he claims is a Cherokee Princess...and a white girl. Her name is Tekawitha McLeod and she is the daughter of the Cherokee Chief Menewa. When Daniel confronts Menewa about this he admits she is white and taken from a raiding party but he wants her back. Daniel refuses when he realizes he knew her family. The Indians are determined to fight to get her back and the settlers of Boonesborough are just as determined to fight to keep her.60m3My Brother's KeeperMingo, wanted DEAD! Daniel Boone must capture his friend Mingo and bring him to justice before all Kentucky erupts in war. Daniel's friend Yadkin is a trusted friend to all in Booneborough and among the Cherokee. Yadkin had canoed up river and while meeting with a Cherokee trading party when they were ambushed by a Creek war party. Yadkin was found floating down river by Daniel's son Israel. With Cincinnatus removing the slug(bullet) and Rebecca Boone nursing him, he began to pull through....60m4The Family FluellenBoone invites a widow and her hungry brood to town, but one of the children steals a telescope.60m5The ChoosingBritish soldiers and Indians surround Jemima as she tries to help Boone, wounded in the wilderness.60m6Lac DuquesneBoone chases a river pirate who plans to sell a load of stolen arms to Shawnees.60m7The Sound of WingsA British officer captures Boone then impersonates him to win Indian allies.60m8A Short Walk to SalemIsrael becomes lost in the woods after fur thieves ambush him, Boone and Yadkin.60m9The Sisters O'HannrahanYadkin's trickery leaves Boone the unexpected, and unwilling, owner of indentured Irish sisters.60m10PompeyA bondsman insists on returning a runaway slave unshackled by Boone.60m11Mountain of the DeadA dream about a man whom Daniel thought was dead is followed by the appearance of three men at his door demanding that he take them to the site of a bloody Native American massacre.60m12Not in Our StarsMingo plans to do more than protest a new treaty when he and Boone visit Virginia's governor general.60m13The HostagesRumors circulate that the British are employing Indians to fight for them. Daniel becomes personally involved when he gets word his wife Rebecca has been taken by an Indian raiding party.60m14The ReturningBoone cannot believe a boyhood friend murdered two Cherokee youths.60m15The ProphetA Shawnee prophet predicts massacre for the settlers of Boonesborough.60m16The First StoneBoone befriends a mother and son, but learns the woman is accused of witchcraft.60m17A Place of 1000 SpiritsWhile hunting, the Boones meet a delirious British officer pursued by vengeful Shawnees.60m18The Sound of FearA condemned bounty hunter who escaped from a military convoy takes the Boones hostage.60m19The Price of FriendshipBoone assists a boy and winds up at the mercy of a larcenous clan.60m20The QuietistsA Quaker family refuses to fight until Indians kidnap a daughter.60m21The Devil's FourBoone commands four criminals recruited by Yadkin to haul frieght to Boonesborough.60m22The ReunionWhile out hunting, Daniel and Cincinnatus come upon Timothy who is looking for his abandonded daughter Becky.60m23The Ben Franklin EncounterBoone and Mingo travel East and get caught up in a confrontation between Benjamin Franklin and British Admiral Lord Clydesdale, who threatens to hang them all for treason.60m24Four-Leaf CloverAn idealistic schoolteacher incites Boonesborough's wrath by giving gunpowder to the Shawnees.60m25Cain's Birthday (1)Boone seems guilty of betrayal when he allows Choctaws to capture the town's men60m26Cain's Birthday (2)Lacking water and powder, the women and children of Boonesborough seem easy prey for attacking Choctaws.60m27Daughter of the DevilA man is found dead by a group of travelers, one of them hears a strange noise and believes it to be the Devil in the form of a black panther. Daniel and Mingo believe a far more mundane explanation is at hand, and investigate to prove their point.60m28Doll of SorrowIsrael accidentally startles a passing peddler's horse and his goods are ruined. Daniel agrees to compensate him for his loss but matters are complicated when he steals a grieving Indian women's mourning doll.60m29The Courtship of Jericho JonesJericho and Sumah, the daughter of the Indian chief, want to marry. Daniel proposes a trial engagement. For a month Jericho will live with the Indians and Sumah will live with Boone's family and see if each can adapt to the other culture.60mCast
