First Stage to Denver (1 May 1960)

Kelly is determined to win the lucrative contract for the Overland Stage to deliver the U.S. Mail to Denver, Colorado, but his competition for the run is pretty stiff. The contract will be ... See full summary »

Director:

Christian Nyby

Writers:

Barry Shipman (teleplay), Samuel A. Peeples (story)

Stars:

William Bendix, Doug McClure, Sue George

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
William Bendix	...	Frederick Thomas 'Fred' Kelly
Doug McClure	...	Frank 'Flip' Flippen
Sue George	...	Calamity Jane
Peter Whitney	...	Governor George Sutcliff
Judson Pratt	...	Abner Dutton
Wendell Holmes	...	Mayor Bill Filmore
Peter Brocco	...	Dr. Courtney
Kay E. Kuter	...	Saunders (as Kay Kuter)
Morgan Shaan	...	Henchman Healy (as Morgan Sha'an)
Kelton Garwood	...	Chisolm
George Eldredge	...	Sheriff
Tom Vize	...	Hal, Station Master

Storyline

Kelly is determined to win the lucrative contract for the Overland Stage to deliver the U.S. Mail to Denver, Colorado, but his competition for the run is pretty stiff. The contract will be awarded to whoever makes the quickest trip and the Overland Stage's rival has imported a light Austrian stagecoach used in the Alps and hired famed driver Calamity Jane to handle the horses for the big race.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | dynamite | indian attack | blacksmith | kiss | 

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Genres:

Western | Adventure | Action

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1960 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Overland Stage-Bilben Productions, Stagecoach Productions, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 49 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Frank 'Flip' Flippen: How 'bout a bet, Calamity. The first one into Denver tomorrow wins; the loser pays.
Calamity Jane: You're on, Flip Flippen. Hey, ah, what are we bettin'?
Frank 'Flip' Flippen: A kiss.
Calamity Jane: A kiss! Well, what kind of bet do you call that?

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