Day of the Scorpion (22 Sep. 1965)

The Tercell family which raises sheep is moving into the area from Australia. The son and daughter arrive first with some ranch hands o prepare for the sheep. The son who is a bully becomes... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Butler

Writers:

Don Ingalls, Owen Wister (novel)

Stars:

James Drury, Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure

Cast

Episode cast overview:
James Drury	...	The Virginian
Lee J. Cobb	...	Judge Henry Garth
Doug McClure	...	Trampas
Clu Gulager	...	Emmett Ryker
Randy Boone	...	Randy Benton
John Anderson	...	Adam Tercell
Maura McGiveney	...	Reagan Tercell
John McLiam	...	John Pierce
Sean McClory	...	Cobb
Jon Locke	...	Abel Tercell
Tim Donnelly	...	Tippy
Edward Faulkner	...	Proctor
Harold Gould	...	Lacey

Storyline

The Tercell family which raises sheep is moving into the area from Australia. The son and daughter arrive first with some ranch hands o prepare for the sheep. The son who is a bully becomes embroiled in a fight with the Virginian and loses. He confronts the Virginian on the road and is accidentally killed during the mêlée. The Virginian becomes close to the daughter, Reagan. Adding to the rancor between the father, who is a bigger bully, and the locals is the arrival of the sheep and the fight that ensues.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 September 1965 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 34, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Click Go The Shears"
Traditional Australian folksong
Performed by Sean McClory, reprised by Randy Boone

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