The Dakotas(1963)

The Dakotas is a 1963 Western series that aired on ABC, starring Larry Ward and Jack Elam. A spin-off of the popular Clint Walker vehicle Cheyenne, the show followed two lawmen navigating the frontier. Despite its promising cast and network backing, The Dakotas became notorious for its brief run—it was cancelled just one week after airing an episode that sparked significant viewer backlash. The controversial scene proved so objectionable to audiences that the network pulled the plug almost immediately, making it one of television's shortest-lived Westerns and a curious footnote in 1960s TV history.