Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
Overview
Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers is a television series broadcast in the United States by NBC during its 1956-57 season. In a period in which much of the programming on U.S. television consisted of Westerns, Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers could best be described as an "Eastern". It consisted of the adventures of a fictional regiment of the famed real-life cavalry of the British Indian Army. The leading characters were the 77th's officers: the commander, Colonel Standish and two of his lieutenants, William Storm and Michael Rhodes. Rhodes was portrayed as a Canadian, purportedly because the actor portraying him, a native of New Jersey, could not be coached to produce a credible British accent.
This production, originally released in 1956, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Philip Carey
Lieutenant Michael Rhodes
Warren Stevens
Lieutenant William Storm
Patrick Whyte
Colonel Standish
Seasons
Season 1
26 Episodes • Aired 1956-10-21
No season overview provided for this season.