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Bartholemew William Barclay "Bat" Masterson (November 26, 1853 – October 25, 1921) was a U.S. Army scout, lawman, professional gambler, and journalist known for his exploits in the late 19th and early 20th-century American Old West.
Bat Masterson is a TV series that aired from 1958 to 1961, starring Gene Barry as a dandy gunfighter who roams the West and defends the innocent. The series features guest stars such as Jack Lambert, Edward Platt, and Wyatt Earp, and has a theme song by Bill Lee.
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Bat Masterson is an American Western television series which was a fictionalized account of the life of real-life marshal, gambler, and journalist Bat Masterson. The title character was played by Gene Barry, and the half-hour black-and-white series ran on NBC from 1958 to 1961. The show was produced by Ziv Television Productions. "Bat" is a ...
Bat Masterson (born Nov. 27, 1853, Henryville, Canada East [Quebec]—died October 25, 1921, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was a gambler, saloonkeeper, lawman, and newspaperman who made a reputation in the old American West.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 16, 2009 · Learn about the famous western lawman and gunfighter who fought his last documented gun battle in 1881. Find out how he confronted his brother's enemies, who were also armed, and how he escaped unharmed.
- Missy Sullivan
When an old railroad boss refuses to pay Bat the salary owed him, Bat decides to work for his competitor. Both men are racing to build a railroad through a canyon. Although behind, Bat has an idea on how to win the race for the canyon.
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Sep 3, 2021 · Learn about Bat Masterson, a Canadian-born American who became a buffalo hunter, scout, lawman, gambler, gunfighter and more in the Wild West. Discover his exploits in Dodge City, his friendship with Wyatt Earp, and his later career as a newspaperman and writer.
