The Schoolteacher (11 Mar. 1958)

The stage arrives with the driver shot and $5000 of new silver dollar coins stolen. The driver gives Earp details about the robbery but they turn out to be false. Upon his return Earp finds the driver shot dead at the doctor's office.

Director:

Frank McDonald

Writer:

Daniel B. Ullman

Stars:

Hugh O'Brian, Bill Cassady, Rico Alaniz

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Hugh O'Brian	...	Wyatt Earp
Bill Cassady	...	Dr. McCarty
Rico Alaniz	...	Esteban Morango
Genie Coree	...	Maria (as Virginia Core)
Douglas Dick	...	Billy Hanley
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rachel Ames	...	Miss Nancy (as Judith Ames)

Storyline

Earp and stage line manager Ed Watkins are talking in the street as the stage coach enters town with the driver wounded and the horses running on their own. The passenger is shot dead and $5000 in new silver dollars have been stolen. The driver Billy Hanley is rushed to Dr. McCarty who is able to save him. They summon the school teacher Miss Nancy to whom Billy is engaged. She and Earp talk to Billy who says a Mexican named Esteban and two men held up the stage. Earp goes to the stage depot where Esteban was last seen. Esteban is able to prove he was not involved. Upon returning the puzzled Earp is told by Hal that Billy was shot dead. Billy had asked for a gun but everyone thought he would be safe in the doctor's office. While talking with Ed, Earp learns Miss Nancy had a package arrive with a dress but $2 due on it. Earp takes it to her as he has more questions. She pays Earp the $2 due which Earp returns to Ed. At that point Ed and Earp realize the situation.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 1958 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wyatt Earp Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Wyatt Earp: [Opening Narration] For the most part, law enforcement in the West was pretty open and uncomplicated. With a gun at his hip, every man was a potential criminal. But a good peace officer like Wyatt Earp could usually tell who were the troublemakers. But sometimes, appearances deceived even Wyatt.

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