Brave Eagle is a 26-episode half-hour western television series which aired on CBS from September 28, 1955, to March 14, 1956, with rebroadcasts continuing until June 6. Keith Larsen, who was of Norwegian descent, starred as Brave Eagle, a peaceful young Cheyenne chief. The program was unconventional in that it ⁕ reflects the Native American viewpoint in the settlement of the American West and ⁕ was the first series to feature an American Indian as a lead character. Larsen's co-stars were Kim Winona, a Sioux Indian, as Morning Star, Brave Eagle's romantic interest; Anthony Numkena of Arizona, a Hopi Indian then using the stage name Keena Nomkeena, appeared as Keena, the adopted son of Brave Eagle; Pat Hogan as Black Cloud, and Bert Wheeler of the comedy team Wheeler & Woolsey, as the halfbreed Smokey Joe, full of tribal tall tales but accompanying wisdom. The episodes center upon routine activities among the Cheyenne, clashes with other tribes, attempts to prevent war, encroachment from white settlers, racial prejudice, and a threat of smallpox.
Blood Brother
Sep 28, 1955
Keena saves the life of a young Cree brave and, in the Indian tradition, becomes his blood brother. Not long afterward Keena is taken gravely ill, and he learns the wisdom of this old tradition.
Cry of the Heron
Oct 5, 1955
An innocent joke starts a chain of events that may lead to war between the Cheyenne and the Blackfeet if Brave Eagle can't put a stop to it.
Treachery at At-Ta-Tu
Oct 12, 1955
No description available.
Gold of Haunted Mountain
Oct 19, 1955
No description available.
Search for the Sun
Oct 26, 1955
No description available.
Moonfire
Nov 2, 1955
A stubborn young white girl who is staying at Brave Eagle's village refuses to leave with her uncle, a cavalry officer. The uncle believes she is being held against her will and determines to "rescue" her. In order to avert a war, Brave Eagle must resolve the situation.
Mask of the Manitou
Nov 9, 1955
No description available.
The Flight
Nov 16, 1955
No description available.
Code of a Chief
Nov 23, 1955
No description available.
Face of Fear
Nov 30, 1955
No description available.
Voice of the Serpent
Dec 7, 1955
No description available.
Shield of Honor
Dec 14, 1955
No description available.
The Challenge
Dec 21, 1955
Chief Brave Eagle is challenged by a warrior who wants to take his position as chief--in a fight to the death.
Medicine Drums
Dec 28, 1955
No description available.
The Spirit of Hidden Valley
Jan 4, 1956
No description available.
Papoose
Jan 11, 1956
No description available.
The Storm Pool
Jan 18, 1956
No description available.
The Gentle Warrior
Jan 25, 1956
No description available.
The Strange Animal
Feb 1, 1956
No description available.
White Medicine Man
Feb 8, 1956
No description available.
Death Trap
Feb 15, 1956
No description available.
War Paint
Feb 22, 1956
Keena, Brave Eagle's adopted son, has defied his father and joined the tribe in an attack on renegade Indians who have attacked a white settlement, and has been captured by the renegades. Brave Eagle sets out to rescue him.
Valley of Decision
Feb 29, 1956
No description available.
Witch Bear
Mar 7, 1956
No description available.
Trouble at Medicine Creek
Mar 14, 1956
No description available.
Ambush at Arrow Pass
Mar 21, 1956
No description available.
