TV Series

Nichols (1971–1972)

• TV-PG
• First aired September 16, 1971
• Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 24
• 1h 0m per episode

• Western

“Nichols, who's almost a coward, never wanted to be a sheriff, but Jim Garner can't fight destiny.”

Overview

Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the fictional town of Nichols, Arizona, in 1914, Nichols differed from traditional Western series of the era. The main character, a sheriff, rode on a motorcycle and in an automobile rather than on the traditional horse. The hero did not carry a firearm and was generally opposed to the use of violence to solve problems, preferring other means. Margot Kidder portrayed Ruth, the love interest/barmaid of Nichols.

Created by

Frank Pierson

Starring

Margot Kidder, James Garner, John Beck