Cornered (11 Dec. 1960)

Johnny kills a well known gunman when the gunman's gun jams. One son of the man just hanged and the remaining son is known to be faster than the father forcing Johnny to face a bleak situation on his own.

Director:

Marc Lawrence

Writer:

Richard Matheson

Stars:

John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle

Cast

Episode cast overview:
John Russell	...	Marshal Dan Troop
Peter Brown	...	Deputy Johnny McKay
Peggie Castle	...	Lily Merrill
Frank DeKova	...	Jed Barker
Tom Troupe	...	Jim Barker
Dan Sheridan	...	Jake Summers
Harrison Lewis	...	Blake - Townsman
Guy Wilkerson	...	Phillips - Townsman
Frank Kreig	...	Waters - Townsman

Storyline

Gunfighter Jed Barker distraught over the hanging of his son is drinking in the Birdcage. When he sees Johnny's badge, he challenges Johnny to a gun fight but his gun misfires allowing Johnny to kill him. People are glad he is dead but he has another son who is supposedly even faster. Troop is worried that Johnny is in over his head and offers to step in but Johnny refuses. When the son arrives in Laramie, Johnny goes to confront him but Johnny discovers the son has no desire to follow in his father's footsteps much to the relief of both of them and others.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 December 1960 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 28, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Johnny states his age is 21.

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Quotes

Lily Merrill: [after Johny kills a notorious fast gun at the Birdcage] That's quite a Deputy you've got there, Dan.
Marshal Dan Troop: He'll do.

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