Little Shubunkin

By

Little Shubunkin

·

Four Feather Falls – Chief Kalamakooya

What’s a book or movie that genuinely scared you? Four Feather Falls is a classic 1960 British puppet television series created by legendary producer Gerry Anderson and composer Barry Gray. Produced by AP Films for Granada Television, the children’s fantasy-western spans 39 episodes and holds a significant place in television history as the first show to introduce an early version…

What’s a book or movie that genuinely scared you?

Four Feather Falls is a classic 1960 British puppet television series created by legendary producer Gerry Anderson and composer Barry Gray. Produced by AP Films for Granada Television, the children’s fantasy-western spans 39 episodes and holds a significant place in television history as the first show to introduce an early version of Anderson’s famous Supermarionation technique—the electronic puppet technology that would later power iconic hits like Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, and Stingray. 

The Plot & Magic Feathers

The series is set during the late 19th century in the fictional frontier town of Four Feather Falls, Kansas. The story follows Sheriff Tex Tucker, a righteous lawman who keeps the peace using a bit of Native American magic.

After Tex saves the grandson of Chief Kalamakooya, the chief rewards him with four magical feathers to wear in his hat. The feathers provide incredible powers:

  • Two feathers grant the power of speech to Tex’s faithful companions: his horse, Rocky, and his dog, Dusty.
  • One feather allows Tex’s twin six-guns to automatically swivel and fire completely untouched whenever he is in danger.
  • The fourth feather acts as a magical beacon to instantly summon Chief Kalamakooya when needed.

Tags:

,

Responses to “Four Feather Falls – Chief Kalamakooya”

  1. iamfoolz

    Four Feather Falls! That’s a name I haven’t come across in years. A sheriff with a talking horse, a talking dog and guns that fire on their own! Tex Tucker seems to have had more help than most sheriffs could dream of. I wonder what could possibly have frightened him!

    Reply
    1. Little Shubunkin

      I was only three and it was the shout of the chief that got me hiding behind the settee.

      Reply
      1. iamfoolz

        😄😄

  2. gc1963

    This is so sweet not at all scary

    Reply
    1. Little Shubunkin

      Yes, I can see that now. I went on to become a big fan of the other animated puppet series.

      Reply
  3. meetabakshi19

    What a fun nostalgic post. Thanks for spotlighting Four Feather Falls and for the clear, well-written summary of the plot and the magic feathers. Really appreciate you sharing this gem.🤠

    Reply
    1. Little Shubunkin

      Thank you so much! ☺️

      Reply
  4. Hazel

    So interesting feathers and it’s power. Sounds like a fun movie to watch.

    Reply

Leave a Reply