06/06/2025
If you grew up in the '50s, '60s, or '70s, chances are you remember Spin & Marty—the unforgettable segment from the original Mickey Mouse Club that captured the hearts of an entire generation.
Set at the legendary Triple R Ranch, the series followed the unlikely friendship between two boys: Spin Evans, the confident cowboy every kid wanted to be, and Marty Markham, the shy, well-off newcomer who eventually found his place in the saddle. Played to perfection by Tim Considine and David Stollery, the duo brought a mix of adventure, humor, and heart that kids couldn't get enough of.
Even though it first aired in the mid-1950s, Spin & Marty lived on through reruns that ran well into the '70s—its charm never wearing off. With its wholesome storytelling, iconic campfire scenes, catchy theme song, and the cowboy games every child wanted to play, the show became more than a TV segment—it was a rite of passage.
For Baby Boomers and Gen Xers, Spin & Marty wasn’t just a show. It was a summer dream wrapped in denim and dust.
