This episode just ran on channel 52, and while I do like all of the Cartwrights, I watched because DeForest Kelley was featured in this episode. His performance was well worth watching, and as mentioned in the previous review, and I ,too, felt sorry for him at the end of the episode.
Usually, members of the US Cavalry were portrayed as brave and noble men. It was interesting to see a more realistic approach ; showing that sometimes, soldiers interpret their orders as they see fit and not as their superiors intended them. Also interesting to see Cochise being shown as an honorable man of his word. Not as the usual stereotypical good soldier and bad Indian.
While most of us will remember DeForest Kelley as Dr. McCoy, it is a treat to see him act in non-Star Trek television shows and movies - he really was a good actor! I met DeForest Kelley years ago, and he was very much the gentleman.
Usually, members of the US Cavalry were portrayed as brave and noble men. It was interesting to see a more realistic approach ; showing that sometimes, soldiers interpret their orders as they see fit and not as their superiors intended them. Also interesting to see Cochise being shown as an honorable man of his word. Not as the usual stereotypical good soldier and bad Indian.
While most of us will remember DeForest Kelley as Dr. McCoy, it is a treat to see him act in non-Star Trek television shows and movies - he really was a good actor! I met DeForest Kelley years ago, and he was very much the gentleman.
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