Brave Eagle (CBS 1955-1956, Keith Larsen, Anthony Earl Numkena)

Western drama series. Stories of an Indian tribe led by the young Brave Eagle, other characters included his ‘main squeeze’ Morning Star and his foster son Keena.

The character “Keena” was thought up by the executive producer Michael North who got the idea from the 20th Century Production, Pony Soldier (1952) in which the part of the nine year old orphan was played by Anthony Earl Numkena.

production details
USA / CBS / x30 minute episodes / Broadcast 28 September 1955 – 6 June 1956

Executive Producer: Michael North

cast
KEITH LARSEN as Brave Eagle
ANTHONY EARL NUMKENA as Keena
KIM WINONA as Morning Star
BERT WHEELER as Smoky Joe

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