I believe that if "Wagon Train's" episodes had been kept down to 25 minutes (instead of being 50 minutes, and, then, eventually, 90 minutes) - This vintage TV Western from yesteryear (1957-1965) would've been (IMO) a whole lot more entertaining.
Not only did I find that with these seemingly overlong 50-90 minute episodes of "Wagon Train" contained far too many filler scenes - But, on top of that - The irksome element of soap opera also managed to repeatedly work its unwelcome way into the story-lines, as well.
And, another aspect of this show that equally annoyed me was that Christianity (yawn! ho-hum!) frequently found its objectionable way into these tall tales of the Old West, too.
Not only did I find that with these seemingly overlong 50-90 minute episodes of "Wagon Train" contained far too many filler scenes - But, on top of that - The irksome element of soap opera also managed to repeatedly work its unwelcome way into the story-lines, as well.
And, another aspect of this show that equally annoyed me was that Christianity (yawn! ho-hum!) frequently found its objectionable way into these tall tales of the Old West, too.