Homecoming (5 Feb. 1961)

Troop hears that Frank Walker escaped prison. When he tells the wife and son, he is shot and can't use his gun hand. The son, who worships his father, tells Dan "that'll make it awful hard on you!" and hopes he'll be dead within the week.

Director:

Robert B. Sinclair

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
Marc Lawrence	...	Frank Walker
Ray Stricklyn	...	Eddy Walker
Adrienne Marden	...	Mary Walker
Freeman Lusk	...	Warden
James Parnell	...	Prison Guard

Storyline

On a hot day Johnny asks Troop if he has every been afraid but it is too hot for Dan to answer. Troop receives a telegram that Frank Walker, who swore to kill Troop, has escaped from prison. Troop rides out to the Walker place to tell his wife that Frank has escaped and to turn himself in when he arrives. Frank's son Eddy is full of hatred for Troop and threatens Dan with a pistol. During the confrontation Troop gun hand is accidental shot. Troop returns to Laramie and bandages his right hand but cannot use it. He tells Lily this is one time he is scared. A man reports seeing Frank, so Troop and Johnny go to the Walker home. However, Frank is terminally ill with 3 months left and has come to die at home. He is forced to stop his son who still wants revenge. Troop and Johnny decide to fake Frank's death to allow him to die at home.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 February 1961 (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

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