The Fatal Journey (4 Dec. 1963)

The Virginian plans to propose to Molly but four men ride into Medicine Bow emptying their pistols into the newspaper office killing her. Although the posse is forced to turn back, The Virginian continues on for revenge but is captured.

Director:

Bernard McEveety

Writers:

John Hawkins, Owen Wister (novel)

Stars:

James Drury, Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
James Drury	...	The Virginian
Lee J. Cobb	...	Judge Henry Garth
Doug McClure	...	Trampas (credit only)
Gary Clarke	...	Steve Hill
Robert Lansing	...	George Calhoun
David McLean	...	Troy
Sandy Kenyon	...	Professor
John Milford	...	Jasper Horn
Ross Elliott	...	Sheriff Mark Abbott
Berkeley Harris	...	Denver
Charlie Briggs	...	Hank Stram (as Charles Briggs)
Steve Ihnat	...	Stub O'Dell
William Bakewell	...	Sam Branch
Mickey Simpson	...	Moose
Ollie O'Toole	...	Jackson

Storyline

The Virginian and Steve ride to Medicine Bow and learn three convicts have broken out of a Montana prison. The Virginain hears that Molly has written an editorial saying she has asked the President to send troops to fight the outlaws hiding in the Badlands. The Virginian leaves town but Steve stays to give Molly a note for The Virginian which is an invitation to the Saturday dance. The Virginian returns to Shiloh where Garth asks him if he should start planning to build a foreman's house for The Virginian and Molly. Steve hears four riders come into Medicine Bow and shoot up the Banner office resulting in Molly's death. A posse with Steve and The Virginian go after the outlaws but everyone but The Virginian is forced to turn back. He finds the outlaws but is captured and pretends to be one of the Montana escapees. The leader returns with a second escapee from Montana further complicating The Virginian's situation.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 December 1963 (USA)

Filming Locations:

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

Company Credits

Production Co:

Revue Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This show completes the elimination of the Molly Wood character from the show. The actress had already left the show in the middle of the first season.

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