This is kind of a dorky story, but I remember back when I was about 11 or 12 my parents went with their friends to see a performance of “Annie Get Your Gun” and while they were at the theater, we stayed their friends' house. All of us kids waiting for our parents knew the name of the play they were seeing, but we had no idea what it was about or who Annie Oakley was, so we decided to make up our own play based solely on the title. Needless to say, it had nothing to do with Annie Oakley, but I do remember that it made our parents laugh a lot.
For something more entertaining than our childhood play, Annie Oakley fans will want to relive the iconic 1950s Wild West adventure with the “Annie Oakley” Complete TV Collection on DVD for the first time as a full set from Cinedigm. The series, starring Gail Davis, was nominated for an Emmy in 1955. Davis was hailed by renowned western actor Gene Autry as “the perfect western actress”. The series also stars Jimmy Hawkins (“Pettycoat Junction”) and Brad Johnson (Counterspy, Bedtime for Bonzo). Considered to be one of the first television shows to successfully portray a woman as independent, with courage, dignity and honor, “Annie Oakley” is based on the legendary sharpshooter of the same name and originally aired from 1954 to 1957.
Annie Oakley is set in the frontier town of Diablo, AZ, and follows the adventures of Annie and her sidekick, deputy sheriff Lofty, as well as her mischievous little brother Tagg, as they clean up the streets of their quiet city by rescuing law-abiding neighbors and arresting outlaws.
An 11 disc set featuring every episode from the show’s three seasons and a collectible booklet, the “Annie Oakley” Complete TV Collection is packed with bonus features, including a never-before-seen documentary about Gail Davis, photo galleries featuring 100s of photos from Gail Davis’ personal collection, the original TV pilot starring Billy Gray (from Father Knows Best) as Tagg and more.
Reader Giveaway: One lucky Thrifty Jinxy reader will win the “Annie Oakley” Complete TV Collection (ARV $99.99). To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59pm ET on 11/23/14. Good luck!
Amy Z. says
I’d love to win so I can introduce my kids to Annie Oakley.
Tiffany M says
I would love to watch the episodes over Christmas break with the family!
Adrienne gordon says
I think this would be a fun series to watch
Lana Bradstream says
I would like to win this for my grandma who is an Annie Oakley fan
Kaori says
This is an awesome giveaway! My mother- in law loves this series.
Sharon Kaminski says
I want to win because I always like Annie Oakley and would love to watch it.
James Cooper says
A great television series.
Darlene Sullins says
I’d like to win because it has been sooo long since I have seen her movies!
diane says
i enjoyed all the Annie Oakley episodes
Nancy Luebke says
It’s been a long time since I saw any of those. Sure would be nice to see them again.
Ken Wise says
I love watching the old westerns….I just finished watching Lawman and thought that was great.
Ria Andrews says
Would love to win this for my daughter, so she could watch it with her grandma!
Kelly Nicholson says
Tell us something about Annie Oakley or why you want to win.
i seem to rember she could shoot me eye out..betty hutton played her in annie get your gun
Shane B says
I would love to learn more about the legend that is Annie.
Jackie says
I’ve never heard of this series. I don’t know too much about Annie Oakley, but I’d love to watch this. Looks like a great old western show.
Thank you!
Lesley F says
My father would love!
Jared Ruman says
I would love to give this to a relative.
xty cruz says
I would like to win this for my sister
Kimberly Schotz says
My husband is a huge western fan. This would be an awesome gift.
Vera S says
I’d like to win for my mom. This was her very favorite TV show growing up.
Julia Barnes says
I would love to win this for my dad. He grew up watching Annie Oakley.
Anastasia Falling says
Something my grandparents would watch when I was a kid 🙂 I’d love to check it out now that I’m an adult 🙂
Leela says
I’ve never seen it before and would like to.
christine j says
I would love to win this for my mom. She would love it!
Kimberly Miller says
i think this would be cute t0 give my mom.
Jennifer Zidak says
I would love to win this because I homeschool and I like to show movies/shows that portray women as strong and independent thinking women and not just objects of beauty.
corrie says
this is something my mother in law bev would enjoy we could watch it next time shes here visiting my son.
Richard Brandt says
Remember, anything you can do, she can do better.
Paul Albarado says
I still watch annie Oakley on tv
Jimmy Rector says
I like old westerns
Cody Anderson says
I want to win because this would be a great gift for my mom. She loves Annie Oakley.
Christina Sparks says
I would like to win because my husband and I like the old western classic tv shows.
Linda G. says
I want this because I grew up watching Annie Oakley!
aimee c says
My mother in law love Annie Oakley and brings it up often yet she doesnt watch tv or have it on video, this would be awesome for her. Great Christmas present
Roy F. says
I want to win because I’d like to watch this. I haven’t seen it before.
Carol says
I think this would be a fun series to watch
Jim W. says
It’s something wholesome to watch with the kids.
Paula Hafner says
Annie Oakley was a trick shooter in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She taught thousands of women to shoot a gun and was for women serving in the military. She was ahead of her time.
Irv says
Native American warrior Sitting Bull, gave Annie Oakley the nickname, “Watanya Cicilla,” or “Little Sure Shot.”
beth c says
its a great show
Dario Moniz says
I have a huge collection of western movies and shows but I do not have any with annie oakley would love to add this
Tabathia B says
I remember my mother talking about watching this and I think she would love this
Julie Hawkins says
I want to win this for my mil, because she is a huge Annie oakleyfan,and she adored this show.
Lori Walker says
I’d like to win to watch with my niece.
Chadwick Rogers says
This looks like it would be great for the whole family.
Daniel M says
wanna win for me mom, she loves old shows
Edgar Ray Gunn Jr says
I remember watching this show.
Lisa V. says
I would like this for my parents; I can remember them both talking about her.
Katherine Riley says
Annie Oakley was born not far from me in Darke County Ohio.
Vera Wilson says
Wow brings back memories. Would love to win.
krystal wethington says
I would love to win these fir my father in law for Christmas.He loves that and the old shows.
Terry Cover says
I had a boyhood crush on Annie Oakley when I was young. I don’t think missed a show about her as I was being raised. Somehow I am remembering her hanging on the side of her horse shooting at target’s, I think that was in the opening. To see this all over again would be like finding the Fountain of Youth.
Kathy Pease says
I would love to win this for my hubby he would love it 🙂
Erica B. says
My cousin would love this.
Denise W says
I would love to know more about Annie Oakley, and that is why I want to win this set!
crystal bostrom says
My daughter would enjoy this 🙂
DeeAnn says
I would like to own this set because of all the wonderful memories I have as a kid watching this series with my brothers. Loved it! 🙂 Thanks.
Angela W says
I’d like to win for my mom, she loves this show
Ed says
I like the musical “Annie Get Your Gun”!
Susan Smith says
I would love to win this for my dad. He grew up watching Annie Oakley
Robby Rob says
my dad loved this show, it would make a great gift for him
Richard Hicks says
I love her and cant wait to see the old shows again.
Evelyn Driver says
I have never seen this series,but my MIL loves it.
robyn paris says
I’d like to win so i can watch the shows with my children.
Laurie Emerson says
I would love to win this as I love old Western shows and Annie Oakley was a true pioneer!
Karen says
I think my Mom would really like this set – she is a fan.
Carla says
I haven’t seen this tv series before, so I would like to win it so I can watch it.
Shari Klyn says
I want to win this for my mother. She love Annie Oakley.
Roxann says
I want to win this for my family to watch together.
Tina Reynolds says
My mom would love this
Candie L says
It is amazing women who knew to stand up for themselves back when they were told they did not have many rights. Thank you
Leslie Davis says
Would love to see this again. 🙂
Christine Herrera says
I would love to win so I can gift this to my mom for Christmas! She loves this show.
Frank Polgar says
Have never seen this show before.
connie black says
I would love to win this for my daughter who loves to shoot.
Tim Moss says
I want to win because I don’t think I’ve ever seen this.
James Coyne says
I like watching classic Television
Beverly Metcalf says
This would be nice to win. I remember watching her show when I was a child. Thanks for having this contest.
Alex Roach says
I haven’t seen it but my mother loves it!
Buddy Garrett says
I would like to win because it sounds great. I haven’t seen the series.
amy smeltzer says
i think it would be fun to watch.