The Hero (7 Oct. 1964)

An eastern reporter arrives to write a story on the Judge. He has traveled the world and great talent in many areas impressing the men and especially Betsy who falls for him. All is not as it seems when his true intentions are learned.

Director:

Richard L. Bare

Writers:

Clair Huffaker, Owen Wister (novel)

Stars:

James Drury, Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure

Cast

Episode cast overview:
James Drury	...	The Virginian
Lee J. Cobb	...	Henry Garth
Doug McClure	...	Trampas
Clu Gulager	...	Emmett Ryker
Roberta Shore	...	Betsy Garth
Randy Boone	...	Randy Benton
Steve Forrest	...	James Templeton
Warren Stevens	...	Ray Harding
Steve Ihnat	...	Matson
Brad Weston	...	Toag
Kathy Wood	...	Girl at Party
Chuck Courtney	...	Cowhand
Joe Yrigoyen	...	Jube
Carroll Stephens	...	Violinist

Storyline

James Templeton arrives at Shiloh with the stated intention of writing a story about Judge Garth due to interest back east in him as a territorial senator from Wyoming. He soon proves to everyone he is a man of man talents. He can ride bucking broncs, shoot fast, play the violin, dance, is well traveled, and heroic to everyone and especially Betsy. The lone exception is Trampas who has a dislike for him. A second man, Ray Harding, an attorney contacts Judge Garth about an old case the Judge ruled on and then fails at an attempt to blackmail the Judge about the case. Harding and Templeton are working together to scam the Judge but their ploy is not working. Templeton develops a love for Betsy and sees life with her as a better future but Harding hires three hands fired by Garth to help kidnap Betsy for ransom. Templeton has to make a decision on what to do when he is caught with Betsy by the kidnappers.

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 October 1964 (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?

Quotes

Randy Benton: [holding out Trampas' shirt] It shrunk.
Trampas: Huh?
[looking it over]
Trampas: Well then, it just ought to about fit you.
Randy Benton: Well, no thanks. I don't want a shirt that's made out of such cheap material that it shrinks up every time a man gets knocked in the river.
Trampas: I didn't get knocked in. I dove.
Randy Benton: Well, then you were darn foolish not to take your shirt off first.

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Soundtracks

"Vienna Blood"
Written by Johann Strauß
Played at dance

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