Various episodes are known to be in the public domain today, being featured in low-budget cable television channels and home video.

Typical episodes followed the stars as they rescued the weak and helpless from the clutches of dishonest lawmen, con artists, bank robbers, claim jumpers, rustlers, and other "bad guys".

In addition to traditional Western plot themes such as cattle rustling and bank robberies, the program featured more contemporary topics, including gun safety and conservation of natural resources.

The show's theme song, “Happy Trails”, was written by Dale Evans and sung by her and Rogers over the end credits of each episode.

[5] The show was merchandised for the youth market with comic books, playsets, cowboy and cowgirl costumes, toy pistols, longbows, and many other items.