Reynolds became tired of his dull, stereotyped roles in the movies and began his move to television in 1958 when he guest starred in the episode "Rope of Cards" of the Maverick TV series with James Garner.
Reynolds' desire to break free from stereotypical roles led him to make his debut on television in 1958, specifically in an episode of the Maverick TV series titled "Rope of Cards," where he shared the screen with James Garner.