Lawmanis an American western television series originally
telecast on ABC from 1958 to 1962 starring John Russell as Marshal Dan Troop and Peter Brown as Deputy Marshal
Johnny McKay. The series was set in Laramie, Wyoming during 1879 and the 1880s. Warner Bros. already had several
western series on the air at the time.
Prior to the beginning of production, Russell and Brown and
producer Jules Schermer made a pact to maintain the quality of the series so that it would not be seen as "just
another western." At the start of season two, Russell and Brown were joined by Peggie Castle as Lily Merrill,
the owner of the Birdcage Saloon, and a love interest for Dan.
The main sponsor of the series was the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco
Company through their Camel Cigarettes brand.
The alternate sponsor was General Mills. The two main stars did
spots endorsing Camel Cigarettes and Cheerios Breakfast Cereal.