Set in the Louisiana Territory around 1830, wealthy planter Jim Bowie encounters many famous people in New Orleans or the backwoods, relying for protection on the knife he supposedly invented after his regular one broke in a fight with a grizzly.

The Adventures of Jim Bowie

Season 1 Ep. 3: An Adventure with Audubon

Bowie assists legendary painter/naturalist John James Audubon avoid French forces that are hunting for him.

This series recounts the exploits of the legendary frontiersman, adventurer, plantation owner, and entrepreneur, Jim Bowie. It takes place primarily in the Louisiana Territory (recently purchased from the French) in the 1820′s and early 1830′s, before Bowie’s permanent move to Texas (then part of Mexico) and his untimely death at the Alamo in 1836. He encounters many historical figures of the era, such as Andrew Jackson, Jefferson Davis, John James Audubon, and Davy Crockett.

Produced by Louis Edelman, based on the novel “The Tempered Blade” by Monte Barrett. The rousing theme song was by Ken Darby and The King’s Men. As to the pronunciation of Bowie’s name, people pronounced it bow-ee in Louisiana, but boo-wee in Texas.

Cast and Crew:

Scott Forbes, Minerva Urecal and William Schallert

Production Company: Desilu Productions, Jim Bowie Enterprises
Original Air Date: 1956
Audio & Video: Mono – Black & White

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The Adventures of Jim Bowie in IMDB | The Adventures of Jim Bowie in Wikipedia

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