The Rousters


The Rousters is an American adventure drama television series about a group of modern-day bounty hunters who are descendants of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp. It aired on NBC from October 1, 1983 until July 21, 1984. Despite advertising claims that this series would "sink The Love Boat" in the ratings, it was canceled in mid-season after only 6 of its 13 episodes had aired, with the remaining shows being burned off during the summer of 1984.

Premise

Wyatt Earp III works as a bouncer for the traveling Sladetown Carnival, run by "Cactus Jack" Slade. Wyatt doesn't care for his embarrassing name or the legacy it represents, but his shotgun-toting mother Amanda wants to carry on the "family tradition" of keeping law and order through bounty hunting.
Wyatt's brother Evan has a penchant for con artistry and bungled repair-work; this character is mostly comic relief. Slade's lion-taming daughter Ellen is dating Wyatt and tutoring his teenage son Michael.

Cast