The Virginian (TV Series) Show Me a Hero (1965) User Reviews

The Revival of Eagle Rock

[bkoganbing · 8/10 · 25 August 2020]

This Virginian story has Trampas returning to Shiloh when he helps Richard Beymer with a runaway team. In doing so his horse sprains a tendon forcing him to spend some time in the town of Eagle Rodck. The place was once a ghost town, but now is being revived due to the promise of a railroad coming through.

That promise has also brought Lee Patterson and a gang of toughs who want to turn the place into a sin city with high stakes gambling and all that entails. Patterson has some history with Doug McClure in his pre-Shiloh days.

Ths is on of the best Virginian episodes as Doug McClure in the bbest tradition of a western hero makes it his fight. As both Randolph Scott and Audie Murphy said 'there are some things a man can't ride around'.

This is McClure's episode and he gets good support from a guest cast that also includes Sherry Jackson, Leonard Nimoy, Mort Mills, and Douglas Fowley.

One of the better episodes

[Colonial-Oak · 8/10 · 30 December 2020]

This episode is rich in the basic foundations of what make us Americans.

The meek wanting an honest, good town being pressured to make it a criminal enterprise.

A big plus, Leonard Nimoy as one of the townsmen -- pre StarTrek

Trampas' Coming of Age

[sonrisante-1 · 10/10 · 9 March 2020]

Great story line and good character engagement. Believable characters and not much melodrama, though still lots of good western action.

While returning from a trip to another town, Trampas has to decide whether to engage in a town struggle or just ignore it and get back to Medicine Bow. A legendary lawman appeals to his conscience. Trampas has a decision to make.

Handler's Humor

[onelonedolphin-38389 · 10/10 · 27 June 2023]

If you're an experienced horseman, some of these episodes are really fun! We catch all the little details others miss. This is a double treasure episode. We have one of our favorite Star Trek stars, in addition to the detail that Trampas' horse does not have a swollen anything on his leg or hock or hoof.

Haahahaa!

Look for the same barn fire footage in more than 1 episode as well. You'll notice the same footage from the episode where the Judges "mare that's ready to foal", is also used in another episode.

If you're an experienced horseman, some of these episodes are really fun! We catch all the little details others miss. This is a double treasure episode. We have one of our favorite Star Trek stars, in addition to the detail that Trampas' horse does not have a swollen anything on his leg or hock or hoof.

Haahahaa!

Look for the same barn fire footage in more than 1 episode as well. You'll notice the same footage from the episode where the Judges "mare that's ready to foal", is also used in another episode.