Zane Grey Theatre (TV Series) Man from Everywhere (1961) User Reviews

An episode that is enjoyable from start to finish

[kfo9494 · 9/10 · 16 March 2016]

Cesar Romero stars as a card-shark named Tom Bowdry that is accused of robbing a stagecoach that was carrying a large sum of money. Also the driver of the coach was killed and Tom is in jail where the Sheriff is wanting him to stand trial in nearby called Borrego. But is seems that the local are wanting to lynch the card-shark before the Sheriff can move him.

On the street a stranger, Branch Taylor (Burt Reynolds) ,rides in where he advertises that he will transport people to anywhere and everywhere. He teams up with a large man named Moose and the Sheriff asks can they transport Bowdry to Borrego to stand trial. The Sheriff is trying to protect the prisoner since the town wants their own justice.

There is much going on in this well-written story. When you add the fine acting ability of Romero, Reynolds, Ruta Lee and of course Peter Whitney, the way the script was brought across is even more entertaining. Lots of action in this story that proved to be a tale that was enjoyable from beginning to end. Good watch.

A thoroughgoing rat

[bkoganbing · 7/10 · 9 January 2017]

Cesar Romero as a gambler accused of robbing a stagecoach and killing the driver is being transported to a different venue for a trial as the town where he's incarcerated in has feeling running high against him. With a wounded sheriff not able to do the job he entrusts it to young Burt Reynolds and amiable town drunk Peter Whitney to do the job.

Romero protests his innocence all the way and he's got sweet young Ruta Lee believing him and a pair of cowboys who do want to free him.

Romero does a well done portrayal of a thoroughgoing rat and this is an opportunity for his fans to see a young Burt Reynolds. He acquits himself well in the part.

Man from Everywhere

[Prismark10 · 6/10 · 8 February 2023]

This one should be called The Joker and the Bandit.

Tom Bowdry (Cesar Romero) is a gambler turned stagecoach robber. He has been accused of murder but the ever charming Bowdry protests his innocence.

The locals want him lynched. The local sheriff wants Bowdry to stand trial at a nearby town called Borrego.

The trouble is how to get Bowdry there in one piece. The sheriff has an answer when Branch Taylor (Burt Reynolds) arrives. He claims he can transport people to anywhere and everywhere for a few bits a mile.

However Bowdry might have already made his own plans to escape justice. A woman shows up also wanting to go to Borrego.

The story has several lapses of logic. Branch mistrusts the woman but still manages to lose his gun.

For the most part this is a nice comedic episode. Romero has some killer charm. Reynolds is a natural in light comedy action. There is a star in the making.