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Key context (background, not live news)
- Hopalong Cassidy is a classic fictional cowboy hero created by Clarence E. Mulford in the early 20th century, popularized in novels, film serials, and a long-running film series. His character is best known for his steadfast sense of justice and his distinctive white horse, Topper.[4][6]
- The legacy of Hopalong Cassidy continues in film histories and fan communities, with discussions often focusing on the character’s evolution from rough-edged early stories to the more sanitized Western hero of later screenings.[6][4]
Where to find the latest information
- Major entertainment news outlets and wire services (e.g., AP, Reuters, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter) frequently publish retrospective pieces or archival discoveries related to classic Westerns and their cultural impact. Search their sites for “Hopalong Cassidy” plus the current date.[3]
- Film and TV encyclopedias or catalogs (e.g., AFI Catalog, Wikipedia entries on Hopalong Cassidy) can provide updated release details, archival releases, or newly discovered footage. Check entries like AFI Catalog or the Hopalong Cassidy Wikipedia page for recent edits and references.[8][4]
- YouTube or streaming platform pages may feature new releases, restorations, or documentary content about Hopalong Cassidy. For example, channels or pages dedicated to classic Westerns may post updates or trailers.[1][2]
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Hopalong Cassidy is a fictional cowboy hero created in 1904 by the author Clarence E. Mulford, who wrote a series of short stories and novels based on the character. Mulford portrayed the character as rude, dangerous, and rough-talking. He was shot in the leg during a gun fight which caused him to walk with a little "hop", hence the nickname.
wiki2.orgTrack Hopalong Cassidy new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. TV show guide for Hopalong Cassidy.
next-episode.netWhen Bill Cassidy returns to the Bar-20 ranch from Texas, his friend Buck Peters hires him to be the line foreman. The neighboring ranch owner, Jim Meeker, has been sending his cattle onto Bar-20 land for water against Buck's wishes. Jim's foreman Jack Anthony, working with cattle rustlers, fuels this argument over water rights to obscure their operations by killing Meeker's cowhands and stealing from both herds. Johnny Nelson, a young cowhand at the Bar-20, falls in love with Jim's daughter...
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