"The Legend of Jesse James" is an American western series
starring Christopher Jones in the title role of notorious outlaw Jesse James.
The series aired on ABC from September 13, 1965, to May 9, 1966. Allen Case
joined Jones as Jesse's brother, Frank James. It was produced by Don Siegel. The series portrays James as a 19th-century
Robin Hood in Missouri, who robbed trains and banks to repay local residents
whose property had been confiscated by railroad barons or greedy Northern
bankers. The series depicts the barons as demanding that Mrs. James sell them
her ranch.