Branded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Bp4N1PCcI

For those of you who have been around for a long, long time you may remember the television show Branded (1965-66). If you follow the link above you will see the opening scene of each show that illustrates how Chuck Connors' character, Jason McCord, was kicked out of the cavalry. It reminds me of when I was was reduced in rank from captain to private the day after my change of command ceremony with B Troop.

Here is the plot of the TV show: Jason McCord, the only survivor of the Battle of Bitter Creek, is court-martialed and kicked out of the Army because of his alleged cowardice. Rather than demean the good name of the Army commander who was actually to blame for the massacre, McCord travels the Old West trying to restore his good name and reputation.

Chuck Connors was also famous in the TV program "The Rifleman" (1958-63).