Bret Maverick

Bret Maverick

TV-PG 1981 · 1 season · 18 eps · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Western

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Bret Maverick is a 1981-82 American Western television series starring James Garner in the role that made him famous in the 1957 series Maverick: a professional poker player traveling alone year after year through the Old West from riverboat to saloon. In this sequel series, Maverick has settled down in Sweetwater, Arizona Territory, where he owns a ranch and is co-owner of the town's saloon. However, Maverick is still always on the lookout for his next big score, and continues to gamble and practice various con games whenever the chance arises. The series was developed by Gordon Dawson, and produced by Garner's company Cherokee Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

Created by Gordon T. Dawson

Network: NBC

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James Garner Bret Maverick
Richard Hamilton Cy Whittaker
Darleen Carr Mary Lou Springer
Ramon Bieri Elijah Crow
Ed Bruce Tom Guthrie
John Shearin Sheriff Mitchel Dowd
David Knell Rodney Catlow
Stuart Margolin Philo Sandeen
Marj Dusay Kate Hanrahan
Arthur Tovey Townsman (uncredited)
Bill McKinney
Janis Paige Mandy Packer

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