Young Riders

Original title: The Young Riders

TV Series
1989–1992
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

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Drama Romance Western

The adventures of the riders of the Pony Express.The adventures of the riders of the Pony Express.The adventures of the riders of the Pony Express.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

2.6K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,270

417

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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Stephen Baldwin

William F. Cody

Josh Brolin

James Butler Hickok

Ty Miller

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Anthony Zerbe

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Trivia
The recruitment ad read: "Wanted: Young, skinny, wiry fellows not over 18. Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred".

Goofs
"Wild Bill" Hickok never actually rode for the Pony Express, though he did join its parent company, Russell, Waddell & Majors Freight Company, when he was 21.

Connections
Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Don Rickles/Jon Serl (1990)

I grew up watching this show and loved every minute of it. While not very historically accurate, it was great fun and will be missed. While many of the actors involved in the series are still yet unknown, it was full of many talented actors. Jonathan Franklin went on to star in SeaQuest, Stephen Baldwin went on to star in many movies and Anthony Zerbe is an acclaimed actor. This show is worth watching.