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Annie Oakley
Episode Guide - January 2005
( updates - all seasons)
compiled by The Classic TV Archive
contributions by:
Sal Crisanti, Rina Fox , Louis H. Allgood
references:
Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (http://us.imdb.com)
Annie Oakley Productions,Inc.
Produced through the facilities of
Flying 'A' Pictures, Inc. Productions
(Gene Autry)
for
First-Run Syndication
Executive in Charge of Production,
Armand Schaefer
Producer, Louis Gray
US western series 1953-57 81 episodes x 30 min bw
starring
Gail Davis as Annie Oakley
with:
Jimmy Hawkins as Tagg Oakley, Annie's brother
Brad Johnson as Deputy Sheriff Lofty Craig
Stunts: (some stuntmen also appear in various roles)
Fred
Krone (stunts) *
Bob Woodward (stunts)
* Alice Van Springsteen
(stunts)
*
DIRECTORS INCLUDED:
GEORGE ARCHAINBAUD,FRANK MCDONALD,RAY NAZZARO,ROBERT G. WALKER,
D.ROSS LEDERMAN.
*
WRITERS INCLUDED:
ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD(TEAM),PAUL GANGELIN, NORMAN S.HALL,
PAUL FRANKLIN, JOHN K. BUTLER, DWIGHT CUMMINS, JOE RICHARDSON.
*
PHOTOGRAPHY: WILLIAM BRADFORD.
SUPERVISING FILM EDITOR: ANTHONY WOLLNER.
*
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BURT GLAZER.
STORY EDITOR: COLBERT CLARK.
MUSIC EDITOR: ERMA E. LEVIN.
*
FILMING LOCATIONS:
MELODY RANCH, WALKER RANCH, CORRIGANVILE, LONE PINE, CALIFORNIA.
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############## season 1 1953-54 ##############
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Synidcated Program
26 episodes
1.01 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE BRASS COLLAR
(c) 1953 (Copyright Date 11Dec53)
Written by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Directed by William Berke
Director of Photography William Bradford
Editor, Paul Porofsky
Guest cast:
Robert Emmett O'Connor as Dan Heywood
Chris Alcaide as Paul Dodson, train conductor
Roy Barcroft as Martin Ellison
Paul E. Burns as Jim, Telegraph Operator
Glase Lohman as Clint Hackett
Bob Woodward as Hank
Synopsis:
Annie and Tag help foil a bunch of train robbers, and also help
to save an old engineer's job. [RF]
(Companion Episode: "The Cinder Trail")
1.02 [--] Annie Oakley: THE CINDER TRAIL
(c) 1954 (copyright date 13Mar54)
Written by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Director of Photography, William Bradford, A.S.C
Directed by William Berke
Guest cast:
Robert Emmett O'Connor as Dan Heywood
Glase Lohman as Clint Hackett
Roy Barcroft as Martin
Paul E. Burns as Jim
Chris Alcaide as Paul Dodson, train conductor
Bob Woodward as Bart
Synopsis:
Annie,Tagg and Lofty battle a corrupt rancher with plans to take over
the railroad and control the price of shipping cattle. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Annie and the Brass Collar")
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1.03 [--] Annie Oakley: "ANNIE TRUSTS A CONVICT"
(Copyright Date 31Dec53)
Directed By Frank McDonald
Teleplay By Norman S.Hall.
Guest Cast:
Myron Healey, Harry Harvey,Jr. Gregg Barton, Steve Pendleton,
Alan Bridge, Edward Earle.
Synopsis:
Annie comes to the aid of a newly released convict who seems to be
implicated in the robbery of a shipment of gold ore. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Gunplay")
1.04 [--] Annie Oakley: "GUNPLAY"
(Copyright Date 14Jan54)
Directed By Frank McDonald
Teleplay By Jack Townley.
Guest Cast:
Myron Healey, Ralph Sanford, Paul McGuire, Steve Pendleton,
Gregg Barton, Francis McDonald, Bob Woodward.
Synopsis:
Annie,Tagg and Lofty become involved when the marshal on his way to Diablo
to pick up a prisoner is murdered by the outlaw's brother, who impersonates
the lawman and demand that the prisoner be turned over to him. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Annie Trusts a Convict")
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1.05 [--] Annie Oakley: THE DUDE STAGECOACH
(Copyright Date 17Feb54)
Producer Colbert Clark
Written by Paul Gangelin
Directed by Frank McDonald
Director of Photography, William Bradford, A.S.C
Guest Cast:
Maura Murphy ..... Patricia Dennis
Tom London ..... Buckhorn, Diablo Stage Manager
House Peters, Jr. ..... Wiley
George Lewis ..... Mason, Wiley's Gunslinger
Bob Woodward ..... Kramer, Manager of the Mine
(Companion Episode: "Annie and the Lily Maid")
1.06 [--] Annie and the Lily Maid
(copyright date 17Mar54)
Directed by Frank McDonald
(Companion Episode: "The Dude Stagecoach)
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1.07 [--] Annie Oakley: AMBUSH CANYON (1954)
(copyright date 17Feb54)
Directed by Frank McDonald
TELEPLAY BY ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD.
GUEST CAST:
ROBERT B. WILLIAMS, GLORIA TALBOTT, MARSHALL REED, SAM FLINT,
WILLIAM FAWCETT, MICKEY SIMPSON, DARWYN GREENFIELD.
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE, TAGG AND LOFTY HELP A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG INDIAN WOMAN WHEN HER
FAMILY OF LOWLAND FARMERS IS THREATENED BY AN ANGRY MOB AND ACCUSED
OF THE MURDER OF A WELL KNOWN STOCKHOLDER IN A LOCAL GOLD MINE. [SC]
(Companion Episode "The Hardrock Trail")
1.08 [--] Annie Oakley: THE HARDROCK TRAIL" (1954)
(copyright date 17Mar54)
Directed by Frank McDonald
TELEPLAY BY ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD.
GUEST CAST:
KENNETH MACDONALD, ROBERT B. WILLIAMS, ALAN WELLS, WILLIAM FAWCETT.
SYNOPSIS:
SHERIFF LUCK MACTAVISH IS BEING HUNTED BY AN EX-CONVICT WHO WANT'S TO
KILL HIM FOR SENDING HIM TO PRISON. ANNIE STEPS IN TO HELP THE
SHERIFF, AND TAGG'S APPETITE FOR HARDROCK CANDY ASSISTS IN CAPTURING
THE OUTLAW. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Ambush Canyon")
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1.09 [--] Annie Oakley: "ANNIE CALLS HER SHOTS"
(copyright date 01Mar54)
Directed By Frank McDonald
Teleplay By Joe Richardson.
Guest Cast:
Alan Hale,Jr. Harry Lauter, Lane Bradford, Bud Osborne, Bob Woodward.
Synopsis:
Annie helps an embittered ex-convict,sent to prison for a crime he didn't
commit, returns to Diablo and declares war on the town and the man who
prosecuted him. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Annie and the Silver Ace")
1.10 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE SILVER ACE
(c) 1954 (copyright date 01Mar54)
written by Joe Richardson
directed by Frank McDonald
director of photography Joseph Novak
Guest cast:
Harry Lauter .......... Jamie 'Deuce' Johnson
Alan Hale Jr. ......... Big Al
Mary Young ............ Mrs. Johnson, Jamie's mother
Lane Bradford ......... Cash Naylor
Jack Sterling ......... Steve
Bob Woodward .......... Card Dealer
Bud Osborne ........... Stagecoach Driver
(Brad Morrow .......... Kid Calico)?
not in this episode possibly another episode
Synopsis:
When a likable young man opens a new gambling casino in Diablo, he
incurs the wrath of Annie and Lofty and also the owner of an established
casino. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Annie Calls Her Shots")
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1.11 [--] Annie Oakley: A GAL FOR GRANDMA
(copyright date 01Mar54)
written by Joe Richardson
directed by Robert G. Walker
Director of Photography William Bradford
Editor Paul Porofsky
Guest cast:
Mabel Paige ........... Mrs. Frances Randall
Elizabeth Harrower .... Gladys
Christopher Cook ...... Francis Kruger
Myron Healey .......... Al Proctor
Gregg Barton .......... Stu
Steve Mitchell ........ Tulsa
Bob Woodward .......... Stage Driver
Synopsis:
When the grandson of a rich, man-hating old lady arrives in town,
various bad men try to eliminate him in order to get the old gal's
money. [RF]
(Companion Episode: "Annie Meets Some Tenderfeet")
1.12 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE MEETS SOME TENDERFEET
15-May-1954
written by
written by Norman S. Hall
directed by Robert G. Walker
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Kirk Alyn ........ Arthur Blodgett
Helene Marshall .. Laura
Christopher Cook . Murray "Stinky" Blodgett
Myron Healey ..... Webb Lingard
Gregg Barton ..... Phil Colby
Alan Bridge ...... Pop Wade
Jim Diehl ........ Steve
Synopsis:
A new banker comes to town, taking care of his sister and her son
"Stinky"
who gets along famously with Tagg. When Lingard finds out about the new
banker he finds a new way to scam him out of the banks cash. [RF]
(Companion Episode: "A Gal for Grandma")
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1.13 [--] Annie Oakley: Annie Finds Strange Treasure
(Copyright Date 17Mar54)
Directed by Frank McDonald
Don Harvey
Ric Vallin
Stanley Andrews
Bill Crandall
Sam Flint
Michael Vallon
Bob Woodward
(Companion Episode: "Justice Guns")
1.14 [--] Annie Oakley: "JUSTICE GUNS"
Flying 'A' Production (copyright Date 17Mar54)
Directed By Frank McDonald
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald.
Guest Cast:
Stanley Andrews, Rick Vallin, Damian O'Flynn, Sam Flint, Don C. Harvey,
Bill Crandall, Bob Woodward.
Synopsis:
Annie somes to the aid of a proud old marshal who is provoked into a
gunfight with a young gunman. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Annie Finds Strange Treasure")
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1.15 [--] Annie Oakley: "VALLEY OF THE SHADOWS"
(Copyright Date 17Mar54)
Written by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Directed By Robert G. Walker
director of photography Joseph Novak
Guest cast:
Judy Nugent as Donna Bishop
Arthur Space as Carl Bishop
Forrest Taylor as Dr. Thomas Moody
Denver Pyle as Dr. Barnes
John L. Cason as Emmett
Steve Darrell as Benny
Synopsis:
A 12-year-old girl is temporarily blinded when her run-away buckboard
overturns after her father is murdered. Annie,Tagg and Lofty help her
recover her sight so she can idenify the killers. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Annie's Desert Adventure")
1.16 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE'S DESERT ADVENTURE (1954)
(Copyright Date 17Mar54)
Directed by Robert G. Walker
Written by Jack Townley
Director of Photography, Joseph Novak
Guest cast:
Denver Pyle as Tom Malloy
Steve Darrell as Dan Bolton
John Cason as Jeb Bolton
Forrest Taylor as Bert Cooper
Arthur Space as Wade
Francis McDonald as Ed Willis
SYNOPSIS #1:
ANNIE, TAGG AND LOFTY COME TO THE AID OF AN EX-CONVICT WHO'S BEEN
FRAMED FOR A GOLD ROBBERY JUST AFTER HIS RELEASE FROM PRISON. [SC]
Synopsis #2
Tom Malloy, after serving a prison term, wants to
make a new start, but on his way back to town he is
suspected of being involved in a robbery and is arrested.
(Companion Episode: "Valley of the Shadows")
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1.17 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE GETS HER MAN
(Copyright Date 17Mar54)
TELEPLAY BY NORMAN S. HALL.
Directed by George Archainbaud
GUEST CAST:
DARRYL HICKMAN, CLAYTON MOORE (THE LONE RANGER), JOHN ELDREDGE,
STEVE DARRELL, HANK PATTERSON,I. STANFORD JOLLEY.
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE AND LOFT USE MARKED BULLETS TO SOLVE A BANK ROBBERY AND
MURDER.[SC]
(Companion Episode: NONE)
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1.18 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE MYSTERY WOMAN
(copyright date 06Apr54)
Written by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Fess Parker ......... Tom Conrad, Diablo Courier publisher & editor
Virginia Lee ........ Lil Benton
Larry Chance ........ Con Morley
Edward Clark ........ Brady
Richard Reeves ...... Hotel Manager
Bob Woodward ........ Pete, Stagecoach driver
Synopsis:
Dance hall queen, Lil Benton is the eyewitness in a murder trial
and hides out in Diablo after being threatened by the killer. [RF]
(Companion Episode: "Annie and the Texas Sandman)
1.19 [--] Annie Oakley: "ANNIE AND THE TEXAS SANDMAN"
Flying 'A' Production (copyright date 12Apr54)
Directed By George Archainbaud
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest cast:
Fess Parker ......... Len Clinton/ The Texas Sandman
Virginia Lee ........ Miss Marge White
Larry Chance ........ Rick Yancy
Edward Clark ........ Will Brady
J. Pat O'Malley ..... Billy Yancy
Richard Reeves ...... Mac
Isa Ashdown ......... Telegraph Clerk
Synopsis:
Annie,Tagg and Lofty try to help a notorious Texas gunman who has put
away his weapons and has come to Diablo to lead a peaceful life. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Annie and the Mystery Woman")
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1.20 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE JOINS THE CAVALRY
(c) 1954 (copyright date 16Apr54)
Written by John K. Butler
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Keith Richards ... Duke Martin
Henry Rowland .... Dodge
Harry Harvey Sr... Sgt. O'Hara
Rodd Redwing ..... Hopi Indian
Karl Davis ....... Steve
Dick Jones ....... Trooper Davis
Kenne Duncan ..... Dr. Sharpe
Synopsis:
A cavalry regiment is attacked and almost wiped out and it looks like
Hopi
Indians, only they are a peaceful tribe and there are rustlers that led
Annie to think otherwise.
(Companion Episode: "Annie Helps a Drifter")
1.21 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE HELPS A DRIFTER
(c) 1954 (copyright date 27Apr54)
written by Norman S. Hall
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Dick Jones as Bob Neil (aka Dickie Jones)
Keith Richards as Dan Bradshaw
Karl Davis as Charlie Bassett (aka Karl 'Killer' Davis)
Harry Harvey Sr. as Billy Cody, storekeeper
Henry Rowland as Dave Spencer, Range Boss
Synopsis:
Bob Neil seeks out his uncle Dan Bradshaw, who rustles cattle for a
living. [RF]
(Companion Episode: "Annie Joins the Cavalry")
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1.22 [--] Annie Oakley: "BULL'S EYE"
(copyright date 27Apr54)
Directed By Wallace Fox
Teleplay By Dorothy Yost.
Guest Cast:
Kenneth MacDonald, Marshall Reed, Wade Crosby,
William Fawcett, Robert B. Williams.
Synopsis:
The discovery of poisoned water holes on rangeland set aside for wild animals
puts Annie, Tagg and Lofty on the trail of a land-grabbing scheme. [SC]
(Companion Episode: NONE)
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1.23 [--] Annie Oakley: SHARPSHOOTING ANNIE
(copyright date 27Apr54)
DIRECTED BY GEORGE ARCHAINBAUD
TELEPLAY BY SAMUEL F. ROECA.
Directed by George Archainbaud
GUEST CAST:
George Pembroke
Mickey Simpson
Max Terhune
Terry Frost
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE AND LOFTY MATCH WITS AND GUNS WITH A MYSTERIOUS MASKED
BANDIT WANTED FOR YEARS BY THE LAW. [SC]
(Companion Episode: Annie Makes a Marriage")
1.24 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE MAKES A MARRIAGE
(copyright date 12May54)
Written by David Lang
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Nancy Hale ........... Bess Murdock
Don Kennedy .......... Bart Thompson
Don C. Harvey ........ Dallas Carson
Mickey Simpson ....... Bailey
Terry Frost .......... Gibbs
Synopsis:
Annie helps Bess to snag Bart, but three former colleagues are after
something else. [RF]
(Companion Episode: "Sharpshooting Annie")
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1.25 [--] Annie Oakley: "OUTLAW MESA"
(copyright date 28May54)
Directed By John English
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest cast:
James Best .......... Scott Warren
Jean Howell ......... Linda Warren
Harry Lauter......... Howard Morley
Chris Alcaide ....... Gil Warren
Rick Vallin ......... Buck
Duane Grey .......... Duke Jaeger
Dick Elliott ........ Judge
Synopsis:
Annie,Tagg and Lofty become involved when the chief witness against
the man accused of a stage holdup and murder refuses to testify. [SC]
(Companion Episode: "Annie and the Outlaw's Son")
1.26 [--] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE OUTLAW'S SON
(copyright date 08Jun54)
Directed by John English
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
James Best
Jean Howell
Stanley Andrews
Duane Thorsen
Harry Lauter
Rick Vallin
(Companion Episode: "Outlaw Mesa")
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2.01 [27] Annie Oakley: ALIAS ANNIE OAKLEY
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Maurice Geraghty
Guest Cast:
Nan Leslie ........ Alias Annie
Harry Lauter ...... Johnson
Lane Bradford ..... Malcolm
Tom Monroe ........ Slagle
Bob Woodward ...... Thomas
Carol Henry ....... Stage Driver
2.02 [28] Annie Oakley: HARD LUCK RANCH (1954-1955 SEASON)
Directed by George Archainbaud
TELEPLAY BY DWIGHT CUMMINS.
GUEST CAST:
LOIS HALL, HARRY LAUTER, LANE BRADFORD, TOM MONROE.
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE,TAGG AND LOFTY HELP A WHEELCHAIR-BOUND FORMER RODEO STUNTMAN
WHEN HE AND HIS WIFE ARE HELD PRISONER AT THEIR RANCH BY TWO OUTLAWS.
[SC]
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2.03 [29] Annie Oakley: THE TOMBOY
Directed by George Archainbaud
David Alpert .................. Fred Hutton
Melinda Plowman ............... Penny
William Fawcett ............... Tom Jennings
Stanley Andrews ............... Mr. Trumble
Gregg Barton .................. Crane
Joe Haworth ................... Vic
Mickey Little ................. Andy Evans
Bob Woodward .................. Jim
2.04 [30] Annie Oakley: DIABLO DOCTOR
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
David Alpert ......... Jeff Shaw
Stanley Andrews ...... Old Doc Shaw
Melinda Plowman ...... Jill Turner
William Fawcwtt ...... Silas Turner
Greg Barton .......... Brett Chino
Joe Hawarth .......... Walt Chino
Harry Mackin ......... Bill Andrews
Bob Woodward ......... Ed Steele
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2.05 [31] Annie Oakley: THE RUNAWAYS
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Stuffy Singer ........ Billy Reynolds
Bill Henry ........... Vic Parnell
Mike Ragan ........... Johnny
Dennis Moore ......... Rio
Robert Bice .......... Fred Reynolds
Fred Ritter .......... Ben Stevens
2.06 [32] Annie Oakley: THUNDER HILL"(1954-1955 SEASON).
(Copyright Date 3Feb55)
Directed by George Archainbaud
TELEPLAY BY DWIGHT CUMMINS.
GUEST CAST:
STANLEY ANDREWS, BARBARA WOODELL, BILL HENRY, STUFFY SINGER,
MIKE RAGAN, DENNIS MOORE.
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE, TAGG AND LOFTY TRY TO FIND OUT WHAT'S BEHIND THE UNFRIENDLNESS
OF A NEWLY ARRIVED RANCH FAMILY. [SC]
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2.07 [33] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE SIX O'SPADES"
(1954-1955 SEASON).
Directed by Ray Nazarro
TELEPLAY BY PAUL FRANKLIN.
GUEST CAST:
DICK JONES (BUFFALO BILL JR), WALTER REED, JIMMY MURPHY,
GARY GRAY, TOM LONDON.
SYNOPSIS:
TAGG'S SLING-SHOT SAVES THE DAY WHEN A 17-YEAR OLD WITH PRETENSIOUS
TO BEING A SHARPSHOOTER TAKES IT INTO HIS HEAD TO SHOOT IT OUT WITH
ANNIE. [SC]
2.08 [34] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE JUNIOR PIONEERS
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Teleplay by Maurice Tombragel
Guest Cast:
Dick Jones ........ Clell Morgan
Walter Reed ....... Rufe
Dorothy Adams ..... Mrs. Morgan
Gordon Gebert ..... Lonny Morgan
Bob Woodward ...... Bill
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2.09 [35] Annie Oakley: ESCAPE FROM DIABLO
(1954-1955 SEASON).
TELEPLAY BY ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD
Directed by Ray Nazarro
GUEST CAST:
JOHN DOUCETTE, WILLIAM TANNEN, BOYD'RED'MORGAN.
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE AND LOFTY SEARCH FOR TAGG, WHO'S BEEN CAPTURED BY THIEVES
WHILE HUNTING FOR THE CATTLE MONEY THEY STOLE. [SC]
2.10 [36] Annie Oakley: TROUBLE SHOOTER
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Teleplay by Gerald Geraghty
Guest Cast:
Gene Reynolds ....... Steve Bailey
John Doucette ....... Duke Bailey
William Tannen ...... Gregg
Joe Haworth ......... Mike Sawyer
Selmer Jackson ...... Cromby
Almira Sessions ..... Spinster
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2.11 [37] Annie Oakley: THE IRON SMOKE WAGON
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Guest Cast:
Kirk Alyn .......... Duke Rodell
Sheila Ryan ........ Lucille Rodell
John Patrick ....... "Boiler" O'Doul
Harry Harvey, Sr. ... Mayor Pearlson
Steve Pendleton ..... Fowler
John Diehl .......... Johnson
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2.12 [38] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE CHINESE PUZZLE
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Teleplay by Maurice Tombragel
Guest Cast:
Keye Luke ............ Li Wong
Lawrence Ryle ........ Rand
Craig Woods .......... Nick Scanlon
William Tannen ....... Clint Scanlon
Jack Ingram .......... Mob Leader
2.13 [39] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE WIDOW'S MITE
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Teleplay by Maurice Tombragel
Guest Cast:
Barbara Woodell ..... Widow Malloy
Lawrence Ryle ....... Mr. Prince
Sammy Ogg ........... Dave MAlloy
William Tannen ...... Bart Stacy
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2.14 [40] Annie Oakley: "ANNIE BREAKS AN ALIBI"
Directed By Ray Nazarro
Teleplay By Paul Gangelin.
Guest Cast:
Harry Cheshire........as Windy Smith
Lee Van Cleef........as Tim Brennan
Keith Richards........as Bob Brennan
Henry Rowland........as Calaveras
John Damler........as Yocom
Lane Chandler........as Sheriff Stokes.
Synopsis:
With the help of her brother Tagg and Lofty Craig, Annie battles two greedy
cousins, neither of them satisfied with sharing the estate they inherited.
[SC]
2.15 [41] Annie Oakley: "ANNIE AND THE HIGHER COURT"
Directed By Ray Nazarro
Teleplay By Paul Franklin.
Guest Cast:
Harry Cheshire........as Judge Everard Bowen
Lee Van Cleef........as Amos Belcher
Henry Rowland........as Lippy
John Damler........as Casco
Edna Holland........as Jenny Bowan
Sam Flint........as Doc Seymour.
Synopsis:
Annie,Tagg and Lofty learn that a crooked banker has offered a bribe to
Diablo's financially strapped judge if he will acquit the banker's arrested
accomplice. [SC]
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2.16 [42] Annie Oakley: TRIGGER TWINS (1954-1955 SEASON).
Directed by George Archainbaud
TELEPLAY BY ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD.
GUEST CAST:
MYRON HEALEY, EDDIE DEW, LOU SMITH, SUE SMITH, CHARLES MATTHEWS,
CAROL HENRY.
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE PROVES THAT SHE CAN COMPETE ON THE DANCE FLOOR AS WELL ON
THE PISTOL RANGE WHEN SHE IS CHALLENGED BY A PAIR OF ATTRACTIVE
TWIN SISTERS, ONE A DANCING TEACHER, THE OTHER A BANDIT. [SC]
2.17 [43] Annie Oakley: DEAD MAN'S BLUFF
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Paul Franklin and Ed Gardner
Guest Cast:
Emile Meyer ....... Tyler
Myron Healey ...... George Pollard
Eddie Dew ......... Hap Hadley
Piere Watkin ...... Henry Lorimer
Kenne Duncan ...... Luther Brown
Grace Field ....... Bertha Davis
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2.18 [44] Annie Oakley: SURE SHOT ANNIE
(1954-1955 SEASON).
TELEPLAY BY JACK TOWNLEY.
Directed by Ray Nazarro
GUEST CAST:
EVE MILLER, RICK VALLIN, HARRY ANTRIM, BILL PHIPPS, PAUL E. BURNS,
JEAN LEWIS,RUTH WARREN,BOB WOODWARD.
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE AND LOFTY GO AFTER A SULTRY SIREN WHO HAS COME TO DIABLO AND
CHARMED HER WAY INSIDE THE LOCAL BANK VAULT. [SC]
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2.19 [45] Annie Oakley: ANNIE TAKES A CHANCE (1955.05.08)
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Gloria Jean .......... Lucy Ann Barker
Douglas Kennedy ...... Jim Hayward
James Griffith ....... George Martin
Marshall Bradford .... Will Prince
Don C. Harvey ........ Cody Barnes
John Cason ........... Frank Southern
Bob Woodward ......... Ed Reed
2.20 [46] Annie Oakley: POWDER ROCK STAMPEDE (1955.05.22)
Directed by George Archainbaud
"POWDER ROCK STAMPEDE"
Directed By George Archainbaud
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald.
Guest Cast:
Gloria Jean........as Mary Rogers
Douglas Kennedy.......as Ralph Putnam
James Griffith........as Mark Banning
Marshall Bradford........as Dan Potter
Don C. Harvey........as Dave
Bob Woodward........as The Townsman.
Synopsis:
When the government opens the Powder Rock territory, Annie,Tagg and Lofty
must contend with a land rush causing numerous problems. [SC]
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############## season 3 1955-56 ##############
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3.01 [47] Annie Oakley: A TALL TALE
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Sam Flint .......... Cy Crawford
Harry Lauter ....... Frank Warren
Barry Froner ....... Tim Crawford
Joe Cranston ....... Dave Warren
Douglas Grange ..... Lou Snell
Paul Sorenson ...... Ed Cunningham
Minerva ............ The Mule
3.02 [48] Annie Oakley: TUFFY
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Paul Gangelin
Guest Cast:
Harry Lauter ...... Bert Slade
Sam Flint ......... Digger Bagley
Joe Cranston ...... Jake
Barry Froner ...... Tuffy Yorty
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3.03 [49] Annie Oakley: SUNDOWN STAGE
(1956-1956 SEASON)
TELEPLAY BY ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD.
Directed by Earl Bellamy
GUEST CAST:
WALTER REED, HELENE MARSHALL, BARRY CURTIS, CARLETON YOUNG,
GABOR CURTIZ, JOEL ASHLEY, BAYNES BARRON, CHARLIE HAYES,
BUCKO STAFFORD, BOB WOODWARD.
SYNOPSIS:
TAGG FINDS A MAN WANDERING ABOUT THE DESERT, WOUNDED AND SUFFERING
FROM AMNESIA, AND BRINGS HIM TO DIABLO, WHERE ANNIE AND LOFTY FIND
HIS PICTURE ON A WANTED POSTER. [SC]
3.04 [50] Annie Oakley: THE DUTCH GUNMAKER
(1955-1956 SEASON)
DIRECTED BY:EARL BELLAMY
TELEPLAY BY ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD.
Directed by Earl Bellamy
GUEST CAST:
Gabor Curtiz .................. Hans van Bergen
Helene Marshall ............... Mary Farnsworth
Walter Reed ................... Steve Scribner
Barry Curtis .................. Billy Nelson
Carleton Young ................ Colonel Jackson
Baynes Barron ................. Al Jensen
Joel Ashley ................... John Reed
Bob Woodward .................. Stage Driver
FRED KRONE(UNCREDITED).
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE, TAGG AND LOFTY MEET A DUTCH IMMIGRANT WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE
INVENTED A NEW KIND OF RIFLE AND ASKS ANNIE TO TEST IT. [SC]
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3.05 [51] Annie Oakley: SHOWDOWN AT DIABLO
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Roscoe Ates ........ Curly Dawes
Lane Bradford ...... Luke Dallas
Bill Henry ......... Kirk Rand
Stanley Andrews .... George Lacy
Jacquelyn Park ..... Helen Lacy
Fritz Ford ......... Frank Reagan
Tyler McVey ........ Senator Halstead
3.06 [52] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE MISER
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Paul Gangelin
Guest Cast:
Roscoe Ates ....... Neighborly Walsh
Stanley Andrews ... Fred Agnew
Lane Bradford ..... Silent Joe
Bill Henry ........ Monks
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3.07 [53] Annie Oakley: RENEGADE'S RETURN
Directed by Frank McDonald
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Rick Vallin ......... The Abilene Kid
Roy Barcroft ........ Carter Holmes
Mike Garrett ........ Dave Morgan
Maryellen Clemons ... Kathy Morgan
Kenne Duncan ........ Simpson
Charlie Hayes ....... Len
Bill Beaucom ........ Hotel Clerk
3.08 [54] Annie Oakley: SUGARFOOT SUE
Directed by Frank McDonald
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Roy Barcroft ........ Stark
Mike Garrett ........ Frank Ryan
Maryellen Clemons ... Susan Ryan
Rick Vallin ......... Billy
Bob Wilke ........... Vic
Tom London .......... Dan
Ken Osmond .......... Scotty
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3.09 [55] Annie Oakley: INDIAN JUSTICE
Flying "A" prod. (copyright date 6Jun56)
Directed By George Archainbaud
Teleplay By Warren Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Harry Lauter .................. Quint Kelly
Frank Fenton .................. Sam King
John War Eagle ................ Thunder Cloud
Robert Cabal .................. Red Pony
Jerry Summers ................. Desert Wind
X Brands ...................... Tenanda
Synopsis:
A young veteran of 'Teddy Rooselvelt's Rough Riders' returns to Diablo
intenton buying land in Senoquois Valley, but learns that the property has
been taken over by an Indian reservation. Later an Indian is found murdered
and the veteran is accused. Annie investigates and tries to capture him
before the outraged Indians do. [SC]
(Companion episode "Annie and the First Phone")
3.10 [56] Annie Oakley: "ANNIE AND THE FIRST PHONE"
Flying "A" prod. (copyright date 20Jun56)
Directed By George Archainbaud
Teleplay By Warren Wilson.
Guest Cast:
Peter Camlin .................. Monsieur Renault
Harry Lauter .................. Sam Johnson
Frank Fenton .................. Tut Emerson
John War Eagle ................ Thunder Cloud
Robert Cabal .................. Red Pony
X Brands ...................... Randy
Bob Woodward .................. Hank
Synopsis:
Annie, Tagg and Lofty use the first telephone seen in the West to organize
local settlers having problems with failing crops and menaceing Indians.
[SC]
(Companion episode "Indian Justice")
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3.11 [57] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE LACEMAKER
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Elizabeth Beecher
Guest Cast:
Keith Richards ........ Adam Scott
Lili Kardell .......... Elinor Denain
Steven Clark .......... Joe Barker
Lisa Gaye ............. Vera Barker
Gregg Barton .......... Nails Barker
Paul E. Burns ......... Paul Denain
Dick Alexander ........ George Todd
3.12 [58] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE BICYCLE RIDERS
Directed by George Archainbaud
Steven Clark .................. Terry King
Lili Kardell .................. Helga King
Keith Richards ................ Mandel
Gregg Barton .................. Saunders
John Parrish .................. Hank
Bob Woodward .................. Andy
Harry Mackin .................. Bicycle Rider
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3.13 [59] Annie Oakley: THE MISSISSIPPI KID" (1955-1956 SEASON).
(Copyright Date 29Jun56)
Directed by Frank McDonald
TELEPLAY BY ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD.
GUEST CAST:
ROBERT EASTON, MYRON HEALEY, MARY ELLEN KAY, WILLIAM TANNEN,
FREDERICK FORD.
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE,TAGG AND LOFTY ENCOUNTER A TENDERFOOT FROM THE SOUTH WHO HAS
COME WEST TO LIVE WITH HIS SISTER AND FEELS COMPEKKED TO PROVE
HOW BRAVE HE IS. [SC]
3.14 [60] Annie Oakley: JOKER ON HORSEBACK
Directed by Frank McDonald
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Robert Easton ......... Smiley Douglas
Mary Ellen Kay ........ Jill Curtis
Myron Healey .......... Miller
William Tannen ........ Al
Sam Flint ............. Wilson
Frederick Ford ........ Lou
Reed Howes ............ Barney
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3.15 [61] Annie Oakley: THE ROBIN HOOD KID
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Paul Franklin
Guest Cast:
William Fawcett ....... Gabe Upton
Roy Barcroft .......... Pat Donnelly
Tyler MacDuff ......... Cort Donnelly
L.Q. Jones ............ Cal Upton
Buzz Henry ............ Loredo Graves
Howard Wright ......... Martin Owen
3.16 [62] Annie Oakley: DILEMMA AT DIABLO
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Polly James
Guest Cast:
Roy Barcroft ......... Jess Craddock
Tyler MacDuff ........ Don "Doc" Briggs
William Fawcett ...... Sam Briggs
Buzz Henry ........... Cal Blane
L.Q. JOnes ........... Ned Blane
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3.17 [63] Annie Oakley: GRUBSTAKE BANK
Directed by Frank McDonald
Teleplay by Orville H. Hampton
Guest Cast:
Raymond Hatton ........ Scissorbill Childers
Walter Reed ........... Arthur Berkeley
Grace Filed ........... Felicity Middleton
Jose Gonzales Gonzales ... Hernando
Slim Pickens .......... Garner
Terry Frost ........... Logan
Frank Scannell ........ Mack Darrell
3.18 [64] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE LEPRACHAUNS
Directed by Frank McDonald
Raymond Hatton ................ Tim Lafferty
Walter Reed ................... Ben Cobey
Grace Field ................... Eliza Biddle
Slim Pickens .................. Sundown
Terry Frost ................... Henchman
==========================================
3.19 [65] Annie Oakley: OUTLAW BRAND
Directed by Frank McDonald
Teleplay by J. Benton Cheney
Guest Cast:
Leonard Penn ......... Joe Dixon
House Peters, Jr. .... Willoughby
Lane Bradford ........ Hardy
Glenn Strange ........ Idaho
Ken Christy .......... Calvert
Sam Flint ............ Banker Willis
Stuffy Singer ........ Johnny Ward
3.20 [66] Annie Oakley: TREASURE MAP
Directed by Frank McDonald
Teleplay by Dwight Cummins
Guest Cast:
Leonard Penn ........ Jeff Warren
Lane Bradford ....... Hardy Peel
House Peters, Jr. ... Sully Martin
Glenn Strange ....... Ernie Barker
Shelley Fabares ..... Prudy Warren
Bob Woodward ........ Bill Edwards
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3.21 [67] Annie Oakley: Western Privateer
Directed by George Archainbaud
Bill Henry .................... John Boone
Nancy Hale .................... Kathleen Scott
Donald Curtis ................. Lee Tobey
Paul Fitzpatrick .............. Skipper Boone
Stanley Andrews ............... Dan Peddicord
Charlie Hayes ................. Eddie Sloan
3.22 [68] Annie Oakley: DESPARATE MEN
(1955-1956 SEASON)
Directed by George Archainbaud
TELEPLAY BY DWIGHT CUMMINS
GUEST CAST:
Bill Henry .................... Buck Kirby
Nancy Hale .................... Deborah Scott
Donald Curtis ................. Rush Harper
Stanley Andrews ............... Chet Osgood
Charlie Hayes ................. Sid Muncy
Hank Patterson ................ Jake Wilkin
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE AND LOFTY PURSUE A MAN WANTED FOR THE MURDER OF A SHERIFF,
WHILE TAGG PLAYS MATCHMAKER FOR A BEAUTIFUL BUT SHY SCHOOL
TEACHER. [SC]
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3.23 [69] Annie Oakley: ANNIE AND THE TWISTED TRAILS
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Paul Franklin
Guest Cast:
Carolyn Craig ......... Della Forsyth
Ewing Mithcell ........ Ab Forsyth
Myron Healey .......... Tuscon Carney
Barbara Knudson ....... Flora Carney
Bill Phipps ........... Dan Carter
Vaughn Meadows ........ Chubby
3.24 [70] Annie Oakley: DUDE'S DECISION
Directed by George Archainbaud
Bill Phipps ................... Earl Wallace
Myron Healey .................. Link
Ewing Mitchell ................ Colonel Granger
Carolyn Craig ................. Penny Granger
Robert Hinkle ................. Reno
Jock C. Watt .................. Land Company Buyer
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3.25 [71] Annie Oakley: SHADOW AT SONOMA
Directed by D. Ross Lederman
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Eve Miller ......... Laura Stevens
Harry Lauter ....... Jeff Forbes
Baynes Barron ...... Dave Morgan
Frank Fenton ....... Mike Tilman
Gregg Barton ....... Gil Porter
Henry Rowland ...... Jim Rawlins
Bob Woodward ....... Townsman
3.26 [72] Annie Oakley: THE RECKLESS PRESS
(1955-1956 SEASON)
TELEPLAY BY ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD
Directed by D. Ross Lederman
GUEST CAST:
HARRY LAUTER, EVE MILLER, BAYNES BARRON, FRANK FENTON, GREGG BARTON,
HENRY ROWLAND, PIERRE WATKIN, BOB WOODWARD,
LENNIE GEER(UNCREDITED).
SYNOPSIS:
ANNNIE AND LOFTY PURSUE THE BANDITS WHO ROBBED A BANK AND KILLED THE
SHERIFF WHILE A WEDDING WAS TAKING PLACE. [SC]
################ Annie Oakley ##############
################ season 4 1957 ###############
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4.01 [73] Annie Oakley: THE WACO KID (1957 SEASON)
(Copyright Date 28Jan57)
TELEPLAY BY MAURICE GERAGHTY.
Directed by Ray Nazarro
GUEST CAST:
Ron Hagerthy .................. Chuck Hutchins/the Waco Kid
Lizz Slifer ................... Junk Wagon Jenny Hutchins
Roy Barcroft .................. Deacon McCanles
Dick Reeves ................... Dixie
Slim Pickens .................. Slim
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE AND LOFT ARE FORCED TO ARREST A CHILHHOD SWEETHART OF ANNIE'S
WHO HAS TURNED OUTLAW. [SC]
4.02 [74] Annie Oakley: ANNIE RINGS THE BELL (1957 SEASON).
Directed by Ray Nazarro
TELEPLAY BY JOHN K. BUTLER.
GUEST CAST:
BRITT LOMAND, ROY BARCROFT, RON HAGHERTY, SLIM PICKENS, DICK REEVES,
EDGAR DEARING, X.BRANDS, TOM STEELE.
SYNOPSIS:
ROBBERS SET THEIR SIGHTS ON THE BOX OFFICE RECEIPTS WHEN ANNIE AND
LOFTY STAGE A BENEFIT PIZE FIGHT TO RAISE MONEY FOR DIABLO'S NEW SCHOOL.
[SC]
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4.03 [75] Annie Oakley: ANNIE RIDES THE NAVAJO TRAIL
Directed by D. Ross Lederman
Victor Millan ................ Brave Rider
Walter Reed ................... Henry Hayden
Bill Henry .................... Stevens
John Beradino ................. Gorman
Tita Aragon ................... Little Rider
George J. Lewis ............... Chief Angry Owl
Mike Ragan .................... Sergeant Yorkton
4.04 [76] Annie Oakley: AMATEUR OUTLAW
Directed by D. Ross Lederman
Teleplay by Paul Gangelin
Guest Cast:
George J. Lewis ....... Hopi Bill
Victor Millan ......... Desert Fox
Walter Reed ........... Jim Miller
Bill Henry ............ Brick Mason
John Berardino ........ Roscoe Barnes
Dick Elliott .......... George Sykes
Mike Ragan ............ Henchman
Tom London ............ Pop Leeds
Bob Woodward .......... Townsman
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4.05 [77] Annie Oakley: SANTA CLAUS WEARS A GUN
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Guest Cast:
Stanley Andrews ....... Snowy Kringle
Keith Richards ........ D.K. Rodney
Duane Grey ........... Jackson
Paul E. Burns ........ Clem Lacey
Ewing Mitchell ....... Major Paley
Bob Woodward ......... Mr. Thornwald
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4.06 [78] Annie Oakley: TAGG OAKLEY, SHERIFF
Directed by D. Ross Lederman
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Guest Cast:
Jim Bannon .......... Ben Porter
Monte Blue .......... Mr. Peabody
Frank Richards ...... Geronimo
Lyle Talbot ......... Col. Dawson
Michael Taylor ...... Horace Peabody, Jr.
4.07 [79] Annie OIakley: FLINT AND STEEL
(1957 SEASON)
TELEPLAY BY: NORMAN S.HALL
Directed by D. Ross Lederman
GUEST CAST:
Jim Bannon .................... Frank Jessup
Lyle Talbot ................... Pa Wiggins
Virginia Dale ................. Ma Wiggins
Monte Blue .................... Tom Wheeler
Helen Brown ................... Mrs. Wheeler
Gregg Barton .................. Boyd Spencer
Michael Taylor ................ Roary Wiggins
Terry Frost ................... Butler
Frank Richards ................ Creede
SYNOPSIS:
ANNIE, TAGG AND LOFTY HELP SOME HOMESTEADERS WHO ARE BEING PRESSURED
TO SELL THEIR LAND FOR HALF ITS VALUE. [SC]
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4.08 [80] Annie Oakley: THE FRONT TRAIL
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Teleplay By Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald
Guest Cast:
Tyler MacDuff ........ Little Jim Baldwin
Edgar Dearing ........ Big Jim Baldwin
Frank Fenton ......... Duke Simpson
Sally Fraser ......... Nancy Cooper
Rick Vallin .......... Al
Kenne Duncan ......... Frank
Harry Mackin ......... Ed
Hal K. Dawson ........ Ben
Bob Woodward ......... Woody
4.09 [81] Annie Oakley: THE SAGA OF CLEMENT O'TOOLE
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Tyler MacDuff ................. Clement O'Toole
Frank Fenton .................. Bragan
Sally Fraser .................. Susan Meriwether
Edgar Dearing ................. Jonathan Meriwether
Rick Vallin ................... Al
Kenne Duncan .................. Rick
Bob Woodward .................. Stage Driver
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################# the end ##################
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