Thomas W. Blackburn

Writer, Composer

June 23, 1913 — August 2, 1992 (79 years)
Thomas Wakefield Blackburn was an American author, screenwriter and lyricist. His work included various Western novels and television screenplays, as well as the lyrics to "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and other songs.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Cheyenne
    Cheyenne7 seasons
  • Santee
    Santee1973

Known For

  • Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier
    Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier1955
  • Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
    Davy Crockett and the River Pirates1956
  • Johnny Tremain
    Johnny Tremain1957
  • Riding Shotgun
    Riding Shotgun1954
  • Daniel Boone
    Daniel Boone6 seasons
  • Colt .45
    Colt .451950
  • Westward Ho, the Wagons!
    Westward Ho, the Wagons!1956
  • Cattle Queen of Montana
    Cattle Queen of Montana1954
  • Raton Pass
    Raton Pass1951
  • Santee
    Santee1973
  • Cattle Town
    Cattle Town1952
  • Disneyland
    Disneyland51 seasons
  • Sierra Baron
    Sierra Baron1958
  • Cow Country
    Cow Country1953
  • Short Grass
    Short Grass1950
  • Sugarfoot
    Sugarfoot4 seasons

Filmography

1965
Run for Your Life · as Story
1959
The Alaskans · as Teleplay By
1958
Bronco · as Teleplay By
1957
Maverick · as Teleplay
1955
Cheyenne · as TeleplayOn Plex
1955
Tales of the Texas Rangers · as From A Radio Play By
1954
1953
Cow Country · as Adaptation
1951
Cavalry Scout · as Additional Dialogue