45 Classic TV Shows from Past Decades You Probably Forgot All About

Premiering on September 18, 1957, Wagon Train was a budgetary giant, costing $100,000 per episode. It topped Nielsen ratings across its eight seasons on NBC and ABC, showcasing the immense expense for its era in stark contrast to modern blockbusters.

‘Wagon Train’ took viewers on a riveting journey with pioneers venturing through the Rockies toward California’s Gold Rush. Its story began in Missouri, encapsulating the daring dreams of early Americans in a gripping television saga.