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Episode Title and Original Air Date |
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Episode 1 Queen of Diamonds Air date – 20th September 1960 |
Julie London as June Brown Claude Atkins as Jim Dark Eddy Waller as Mose Tony Young as Clem Reeves Brad Weston as Bart Reeves Mike Ragan as Abel Reeves |
New arrival in town, June Brown, captures Slim’s heart and lures him into helping her when she realises she and her husband, ex Marshal Jim Dark, are in danger from the Reeves gang who have escaped from prison and are seeking revenge. The focus is on Slim but some great scenes for Jess. |
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Episode 2 The Track of the Jackal Air Date – 27th September 1960 |
Stephen McNally as Luke Wiley Robert J. Wilke as Sumner Campbell Jeanne Bates as Sarah Campbell Dabbs Greer as Mr. Colby Stacy Harris as Firth Steven Terrell as Jimmy Foster |
Jess has his hands full while filling in for the sheriff when a bounty hunter known as ‘The Jackal’ comes to Laramie in search of well- |
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Episode 3 Three Rode West Air Date – 4th October 1960 |
Vera Miles as Anne Andrews Myron Healey as Frank Skinner Jan Merlin as Chris Skinner Denver Pyle as Sheriff Chris Alcaide as Greg |
Slim rides shotgun on a stage carrying $10,000 of company money only to have it stolen by the stage driver when they reach their destination. He pretends to court the driver’s girlfriend Anne, in an attempt to glean information that might lead to the driver’s whereabouts. Jess is only in the tag. |
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Episode 4 Ride The Wild Wind Air Date 11th October 1960 |
Ernest Borgnine as Boon Caudie John Kellogg as Pike James Anderson as Dallas Ed Prentiss as Sheriff Simms Don Wilbanks as Deputy Morgan |
When Slim threatens to sell Andy’s ornery palomino, Andy runs away from home with his horse. He becomes mixed up with a band of outlaws who are planning to rob the bank in Cheyenne. Andy learns a lesson about life and Slim realises his brother is growing up. Some Jess at the start of the episode. |
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Episode 5 Ride Into Darkness Air date - This was a rerun of Ride into Darkness which first aired 5th January 1960. |
Charles Drake as Matt Jessup Phyllis Avery as Mae Leo Gordon as Rafe Judson Pratt as Sheriff Kevin Hagen as Henchman Pete Brad Weston as Chuck Harry Shannon as Wilson |
Answering a distress call from friend Dan Preston, Jess rides into Danvers Pass where he meets opposition from the town’s ‘leading citizen’ Matt Jessup, his henchmen and the local sheriff. Determined not to be put off by Jessup’s strong- |
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Episode 6 The Long Riders Air Date – 25th October 1960 |
Dan Duryea as Luke Gregg John Anderson as McKeever Fred Coby as Charley Craig Boyd ‘Red’ Morgan as Gerber |
Slim hires Luke Gregg as an extra ranch hand. Jess suspects Luke has more on his mind than just ranching but both Slim and Andy think Jess’s concerns are unwarranted. Things come to a head when Sheriff Cory is shot and pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place. Will Slim realise the truth before it costs Jess and Andy their lives? Excellent episode for both Slim and Jess. |
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Episode 7 The Dark Trail Air Date – 1st November 1960 |
Robert Vaughn as Sandy Kale Harold J. Stone as Sam Bronson Gigi Perreau as Celie Bronson Stuart Randall as Marshal Dobbs. LQ Jones as Betts Henry Hunter as Doctor John Pickard as Sloane Charlie Briggs as Charley Wilkes |
With the stage line in need of horses and the promise of good money to be paid, Jess heads to Fort Collins to purchase stock from a friend retiring from ranching. On arriving, he finds himself caught in the middle of a family squabble and later unwittingly becomes an ally for a wounded man he believes to be down on his luck, unaware the man is wanted by the law. Jess centric episode. Slim appears at the start and the end. |
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Episode 8 .45 Calibre Air Date – 15th November 1960 |
George Nader as Vern Clark Anna- Lee Van Cleef as Wes Torrey Katherine Warren as Mrs. Byrd |
The Torrey gang are in Laramie with their sights set firmly on robbing the bank. When the marshal is shot dead, the new deputy, Vern Clark, must step up to the top job. With a little help from Jess he discovers an inner strength he never knew he had. Jess centric episode. Slim appears at the start and the end. |
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Episode 9 License to Kill Air Date- |
R.G. Armstrong as Sam Jarrad Denny Miller as Howard Wilke William Fawcett as Ben Kem Dibbs as Will Tibbs Roy Barcroft as Sheriff |
Jess is taken from the ranch at gunpoint by bounty- |
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Episode 10 Drifter’s Gold Air Date - |
Rod Cameron as Tom Bedloe Judi Meredith as Marcie Benson Gregory Walcott as Duke Sandra Knight as Wilma Dickie Walters as Jock Benson Don Kennedy as Nick |
Believing gold to be in ‘them there hills’, all the menfolk desert Laramie hoping for a big strike. When Slim goes into town for supplies he inadvertently finds himself masquerading as a wanted man when a gang of outlaws takes over the man- |
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Episode 11 No Second Chance Air date – 6th December 1960 |
Fay Spain as Fran Erickson Jeff Richards as Kem Backer William Bryant as Tracy Dub Taylor as Smudge Richard Coogan as Sheriff Lon Mathews Bob Morgan as Henchman |
Fay Erickson believes the Overland Stage Line forced her father out of business resulting in his death. With her gang of thugs threatening relay station owners, Fran plans to take revenge by putting the Overland company out of business. Excellent episode for both Slim and Jess. |
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Episode 12 Duel At Parkison Town Air date – 13th December 1960 |
Henry Hull as Parkison Ron Harper as Lee Parkison Don Beddoe as Dr. Sweeney Bartlett Robinson as Sheriff |
When his son is killed on Sherman property, old man Parkison resurrects a family feud and challenges Slim to a gun duel. Slim resists until Jess is taken hostage and threatened with a hanging at sun up if Slim doesn’t show up for the duel. Great Pard episode. |
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Episode 13 A Sound of Bells Air Date – 27th December 1960 |
Dick Foran as Tom Mara Corday as Rose Ben Johnson as Jim Rachel Ames as Mrs. Lubell Robert J. Wilke as Slate Ross Martin as Angel |
It’s Christmas eve and under Indian attack the stage coach driver and passengers take refuge at the Sherman ranch along with a Mexican Bandito who has his eye on the strong box. A mix of personalities makes for an interesting dynamic, each learning a little something about themselves in the face of danger. Excellent episode for both Slim and Jess. |
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Episode 14 The Passing of Kuba Smith Air Date - |
John McIntire as Kuba Smith Gloria Talbott as Jane Robert Knapp as Snow Walter Sande as Weardon Bartlett Robinson as Sheriff Vaughn Taylor as Undertaker |
A case of mistaken identity causes big problems for Slim and Jess when they claim the reward money on a man they believe to be Kuba Smith, wanted for armed robbery. Slim sets out to find Smith and bring him to justice. Jess is in the first half of the episode and the tag. |
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Episode 15 Man From Kansas Air Date – 10th January 1961 |
Jock Mahoney as Clay Jackson Jocelyn Brando as Sarah Willoughby George Mitchell as August Willoughby Adam West as Dep. Russ Kelly Thordsen as Bill Bates Vinton Hayworth as Carter Simpson |
Clay Jackson fancies himself as a modern day Robin Hood, robbing the rich and sparing the poor. When he saves Jess’s life, Jess feels a certain loyalty towards him. After Jackson robs the stage coach, Slim goes on a mission to prove Jackson’s guilt despite the townsfolk wanting to protect him. Great episode for both Slim and Jess. |
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Episode 16 Killer Without Cause Air Date – 24th January 1961 |
James Westerfield as Carl Vail Roy Roberts as Gen. Taylor Roberts Edward Platt as Judge Orin Chase Rex Holman as Ken Vail Harry Lauter as Luke Vail John Verros as Joe Cloud William Fawcet as Ben |
When Slim’s new hired hand, an Indian named Joe Cloud, is killed by neighbour Carl Vail, Slim is determined the man face trial for murder. Amidst opposition from the townsfolk and threats from Carl’s sons, Slim perseveres with his pursuit of justice and telegraphs General Taylor Roberts who is involved in peace treaty negotiations with the Sioux. Slim focused episode with plenty o f screen time for Jess. |
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Episode 17 Stolen Tribute Air Date – 31st January 1961 |
Jan Merlin as Clint Wade Dennis Patrick as Deke Beldon Edgar Buchanan as Tully Casper |
Newly released from prison, Clint Wade forces Jess to take him to Utah to recover $80,000 in stolen Gold Eagles. During the journey the two are joined by Clint’s ex- |
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Episode 18 The Lost Dutchman Air Date – 14th February 1961 |
Robert Emhardt as The Senator Karen Steele as Mary Lake Robert Armstrong as Sheriff George Keymas as Clint Moccasin Rayford Barnes as George Lake |
Slim is accused of killing George Blake when Blake reneges on a cattle deal. Jess must try to prove his pard’s innocence. Between Blake’s widow, a man known as ‘The Senator’, wanted murderer Clint Moccasin and a mysterious spur people are willing to kill for, Jess has his work cut out for him in his quest to clear Slim. Jess has the majority of screen time. |
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Episode 19 Cactus Lady Air Date – 21st February |
Anita Sands as Troy McCanles Arthur Hunnicut as Ezra L.Q. Jones as Homer Dean Stanton as Virgil Grandon Rhodes as Mr. Thompson Katharine Warren as Mrs. Thompson Stuart Randall as Sheriff |
Jess gets an unwelcome blast from the past when Troy McCanles of the notorious McCanles gang arrives at the ranch with claims of wanting to go straight. While Slim is willing to believe her, Jess is not so impressed, doubting her story of turning over a new leaf. Good episode for both Slim and Jess. |
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Episode 20 Riders of the Night Air Date – 7th March 1961 |
Mary Murphy as Sandy Richard Coogan as Dr. Tom Kingsley Gregory Walcott as Ben Yuma James Griffith as Gab e Rhodes Reason as Phil Yuma Eddy Waller as Mose |
While riding back to the ranch with vet Tom Kingsley and a woman – Sandy - |
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Episode 21 Mark of the Manhunters Air Date – 14th March |
Charles McGraw as Sheriff Jim Craig James Coburn as Gil Spanner Marguerite Chapman as Valerie Farrell Don Kelly as Devens Don C. Harvey as Colby Fred Coby as Finch |
Gil Spanner is a key witness in the trial of Chad Farrell. Marshal Craig is escorting him back to Cheyenne when Craig gets hurt. Unable to keep riding he and his prisoner take refuge at the Sherman ranch where they, along with Slim, Jess and Farrell’s wife Valerie, come under siege from Farrell’s men who are intent on killing Spanner before he can testify. Equal screen time for Slim and Jess |
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Episode 22 Rimrock Air Date 21st March 1961 |
Lyle Bettger as Sheriff Grant McClintock Susan Cummings as Holly Mathews Mort Mills as Rink Banners Brad Weston as Deputy Marshal Stuart Randall as Sheriff Tom London as Tim Stableman |
Jess travels to the town of Rimrock tracking a man who shot Slim and killed local peddler Hap Mathews. Jess meets up with town Sheriff Grant McClintock and his Deputy Rick Banners only to find himself falsely accused of assault and thrown in jail. With a little help from Hap’s daughter Holly, Jess aims to uncover the truth about McClintock and his mysterious brother Charlie. Excellent Jess episode. |
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Episode 23 Run of the Hunted Air Date – 4th April 1961 |
Charles Bronson as Cory Lake R.G. Armstrong as Jud Kevin Hagen as David Harry Lauter as Harry Stuart Randall as Sheriff Lenny Greer as Crowley’ Harry Harvey Jr. as Tolan Percy Helton as Wes Snyder |
After inheriting his father’s ranch, ‘half breed’ Cory Lake intends to give the ranch to his mother’s tribe. His less than scrupulous uncle and cousins commit Cory to a mental sanatorium in order to get control of the ranch. Slim has a tough job on his hands proving Cory’s sanity and fighting a town’s prejudices. Slim only episode. |
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Episode 24 Two for the Gallows Air Date – 11th April 1961 |
Donald Woods as Morgan Bennett Warren Oates as Pete Dixon Richard Evans as Len Dixon Stuart Randall as Sheriff Eddy Waller as Mose |
Two bumbling wannabe- |
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Episode 25 The Debt Air Date 18th April 1961 |
Jason Evers as Hanson Vaughn Taylor as Pettis Harry Carey Jr. as Harry Markle Stuart Randall as Sherrif Roy Barcroft as Fred T.Cotter Monica Lewis as Clovis Ellen Corby as Hortense |
Acting as deputy, Jess lets prisoner Harry Markle go free believing he owes the man a debt for saving him from hanging several years earlier. Somewhat embarrassed by the act and figuring the debt is repaid, Jess then trails the man to the town of Dagget and applies some detective work to determine Markle’s innocence or guilt. Jess centric episode. Slim at the beginning and end. |
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Episode 26 Killers’ Odds Air Date – 25th April 1961 |
John Lupton as Fred Powers Russell Johnson as Stanton Patricia Michon as Sue Fenton Lee Van Cleef as Dawson Stuart Randall as Sheriff Paul Carr as Pete James Anderson as Rip |
Jess finds a drifter, Fred Powers, on Sherman land. He and Slim take him in and offer him work, but Fred brings a passel of trouble with him in the form of 2 hired guns working for the father of a man Fred killed in self defence. This episode has generated a lot of discussion about the legitimacy of one particular scene which puts Jess and Slim at odds with one another. Excellent episode for both Slim and Jess. |
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Episode 27 Bitter Glory Air Date – 2nd May 1961 |
Dianne Foster as Ellie Jacobs Dick Foran as Billy Jacobs Paul Birch as Major Stanton Ed Nelson as Cal Mason Katherine Warren as Grace Jacobs Ryan O’Neal as Johnny Jacobs Doris Packer as Stage Passenger Chubby Johnson as Stage Driver |
Disgruntled with being overlooked for a promotion, career soldier Billy Jacobs makes off with the army payroll of $30,000. Major Stanton believes Billy is acting under the influence of his new wife, Ellie, and calls on Jess to find Billy and bring the money back before he is forced to report the theft. Excellent Jess episode with Slim appearing at the beginning and end. |
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Episode 28 The Tumbleweed Wagon Air Date – 9th May |
Jack Elam as Charley Fox Steve Darrell as Joe Warner Walter Sande as U.S. Marshal Robert Crosson as Morgan Warner Hal Baylor as Ben John Locke as Billy Pore Chris Alcaide as U.S.Marshal |
After killing a prisoner they were being paid $100.00 to deliver to a tumbleweed wagon, a farmer and his son substitute Slim for the outlaw to claim their receipt from the marshals. Slim is desperate to prove his innocence but his pleas fall on deaf ears. It seems his only chance rests with those who handed him over to the law in the first place. Slim centric episode, Jess in the tag. |
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Episode 29 Trigger Point Air Date – 16th May 1961 |
Mary Murphy as Lottie Lori Nelson as Grace Gregory Walcott as Stack Frank Ferguson as Scotty Jan Merlin as Jo Jo Willard Waterman as Bender James Anderson as Link Rand Brooks as Carr |
Jess is riding shotgun on the stage, guarding $30,000 in Army money. When the stage is robbed Jess is wounded and left to escort 3 passengers and the driver through rugged desert. The merry band of wanderers each learns a little something about themselves as they battle the elements for survival. This episode has the iconic ‘Hope’ speech in it delivered by Jess Harper. Excellent episode for Jess. No Slim. |
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Episode 30 Badge of the Outsider Air Date – 23rd May 1961 |
Roy Barcroft as Doc Longley George Wallace as Jip Jan Shepard as Cindy Stuart Randall as sheriff Mort Corey Brad Weston as Wounded Outlaw Julian Burton as Gang member Paul Fix as Davey |
Notorious outlaw Doc Longley sends one of his men to invite Slim to come visit... at gun point. Slim decides he’d prefer to do it his way, over powers the gunman and goes voluntarily. Longley wants Slim to convince the Laramie sheriff he was not responsible for the death of his deputy. Although against his principles, Slim agrees to help Longley prove he is innocent of that crime. Slim centric episode. Jess is at the start and in the tag. |
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Episode 31 Men in Shadows Air Date – 30th May 1961 |
Rod Cameron as Dixie Howard Joan Tabor as Julie Dennis Patrick as Kramer Edward Mallory as Johnny Richard Walters as Tommy Eddy Waller as Mose |
Jess and Slim find themselves on opposite sides of an opinion when Dixie Howard, a man Jess once rode with, arrives in Laramie and shoots a man dead. Jess is determined to help when Dixie is wounded and hides him and his girl in a line shack on the Sherman ranch. Things come to a head when Dixie holds up the stage and Jess is forced to make a decision. This episode has another controversial scene which has been the topic of much discussion. An excellent episode for both Jess and Slim. |
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Episode 32 Strange Company Air Date – 6th June 1961 |
James Brown as Lon McCrae Christopher Dark as N’Codee Carl Benton Reid as Herb Mark Dana as Bracket Dick Wessel as Sam Higgins Denver Pyle as Bailey William Bryant as Durango |
A Sioux outbreak wreaks havoc on the stage line with regular Indian attacks bringing the threat of road closures. Slim along with Lon, the stage driver, take on the task of fixing the old Laramie road as an alternative route, employing a crew of men with tetchy tempers. A series of mishaps lead to suspicion and mistrust amongst the workers. Slim centric episode. |
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Episode 33 Widow in White Air Date – 13th June 1961 |
Sue England as Sheila Dawson Richard Coogan as Sheriff Ed Prentiss as Bailey Ben Johnson as Tarp Rayford Barnes as Birch George Keymas as Stover Ross Elliot as Collins Kelly Thordsen as Olsen |
Slim heads to Medicine Bow to renegotiate a lease for the stage line with a widow rancher who is struggling to make ends meet. He agrees to help her run the ranch while investigating the theft of $30,000 which her husband allegedly stole in a stage hold up and hid on the property. Slim centric episode with Jess in the tag. |
