The Boy from Pittsburgh (29 Nov. 1959)

Holden agrees to ship a box full of valuable diamonds, not realizing a pickpocket has already switched the box with the real stones for worthless paste. Complicating matters are a beautiful... See full summary »

Director:

Frank Arrigo

Writers:

George Tibbles (teleplay), John Larkin (story)

Stars:

Darren McGavin, Burt Reynolds, Mona Freeman

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Darren McGavin	...	Captain Grey Holden
Burt Reynolds	...	Ben Frazer
Mona Freeman	...	Louise Rutherford
Tom Nolan	...	Tommy Jones (as Tommy Nolan)
Robert Emhardt	...	Jeb Carter
William D. Gordon	...	Joe Travis (as William Gordon)
Dick Wessel	...	Carney Kohler
King Donovan	...	Paddy Britt
Francis De Sales	...	Ed Baker (as Francis DeSales)

Storyline

Holden agrees to ship a box full of valuable diamonds, not realizing a pickpocket has already switched the box with the real stones for worthless paste. Complicating matters are a beautiful widow, a young stowaway who wants to become a riverboat pilot.

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Plot Keywords:

stowaway | widow | pickpocket | arson | year 1841 | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 November 1959 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Meladare Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

49 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Ed Baker: Mr. Carter feels he'll rest a lot easier when he's on board *with* the diamonds.
Captain Grey Holden: Oh, there's nothing to worry about, Mr. Carter. You better give them to me now and get on board. We sail in less than two hours.
Jeb Carter: Why, Mr. Baker is going to put them on the boat, but thank you, Captain, thank you.
Captain Grey Holden: Mr. Baker?
[Baker nods]
Captain Grey Holden: Well then, why am I here?
Jeb Carter: Well, I-I just wanted to meet you first.
Captain Grey Holden: Oh, I see. Well, if I'm satisfactory, you'll be the first test I've passed since the third grade.

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