Bass Reeves, an unknown hero of the Wild West.

Bass Reeves, an unknown hero of the Wild West.

Benjamin Hughes


</p> <p>Bass Reeves, an unknown hero of the Wild West – CBS News
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The tale of Bass Reeves, a fugitive slave from Texas who rose to the rank of deputy U.S. marshal and brought around 3,000 criminals to justice during his time as a badge-wearer, is now being shared in a fresh Paramount+ show called “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.” Correspondent Lee Cowan chats with lead actor David Oyelowo and biographer Art Burton about shedding light on the mostly overlooked narrative of Reeves.

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