The television series 'Tales of Wells Fargo' premiered on NBC, marking the beginning of the western drama show's airing.
Dale Robertson was cast in the lead role as Jim Hardie, the Wells Fargo agent, which became iconic for the series.
By mid-series run, 'Tales of Wells Fargo' had become one of the popular western series during the late 1950s television era.
'Tales of Wells Fargo' aired its final episode, concluding the run of the television western drama.