The Gene Autry Show The theme song "Back In the Saddle Again" was written by Autry and Ray Whitley and sung by Autry. Among the guest stars, Nan Leslie and Mike Ragan were cast in different roles four times from 1950 to 1955. Dick Jones was cast in ten episodes of "The Gene Autry Show" and acted in two other Flying A Productions, "The Range Rider" and "Buffalo Bill, Jr.". "The Gene Autry Show" had a 26-episode prime-time spin-off called "The Adventures of Champion" in 1955-1956. Ewing Mitchell appeared seven times on "The Gene Autry Show" and seven times as well on "The Adventures
Gene Autry filmography 16 television episodes, George Sherman directed 5 films, William Morgan directed 7 films, John English directed 19 films and 2 television episodes, and George Archainbaud directed 12 films and 47 television episodes. Some writers were equally important in providing stories that Autry felt comfortable dramatizing. Oliver Drake wrote 7 screenplays, Dorrell and Stuart McGowen wrote 15, Betty Burbridge wrote 14, Gerald Geraghty wrote 19, Norman S. Hall wrote 10, and Olive Cooper wrote 6. Of the many leading ladies who played opposite Autry in his films and television series, a few stand out, including Ann Rutherford in 4 films, Carol