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The Gene Autry Show
Episode Guide - February2006
(Ep. #1.25 #1.26 )
compiled by
The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
Sal Crisanti, Tom Dischley, Louis H. Allgood, Rina Fox, Doug Nye
references:
Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (http://us.imdb.com)
The Official Gene Autry Website<http://www.autry.com/>
The Gene Autry Museum <http://www.cow-boy.com/museum.htm>
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The Gene Autry Show: MELODY RANCH
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A Gene Autry Enterprise
Flying 'A' Pictures, Inc. Productions (Gene Autry)
for
CBS
Executive in Charge of Production, Armand Schaefer
Producer, Louis Gray
July 1950-July 1953 CBS Sundays 7 PM
July 1953- 14 Sept 1954 CBS Tuesdays 8 PM
25 Sept 1954-August 1956 CBS Saturdays at 7 PM (1956 all re-runs)
US western series 1950-56 91 episodes x 30 min made-for-tv (76bw/15color)
plus 26 episodes x 30 min (edited theatricals)
15 episodes were shot in color, two - #1.25 "The Raiders" and #1.26 "Double Barrel Vengeance"
were shot in color during the show's first season. They aired in April, 1951
as part of a CBS effort to push its own non-compatiable color system, which,
of course, never was adapted by the FCC. [Doug Nye]
Starring:
Gene Autry
as America's Favorite Cowboy
with: Champion - World's Wonder Horse
Recurring Cast:
Pat Buttram as Himself
Fuzzy Knight as Sagebrush
Chill Wills as Chill
Stunts: (some stuntmen also appear in various roles)
Bob Woodward (Gene Autry's Stunt Double) * Boyd Stockman (stunts) * Al Wyatt (Stunts)
Chuck Roberson (stunts) * Sandy Sanders (stunts) * Boyd "Red" Morgan (stunts)
Premise:
The exploits of Gene Autry and his assistant Pat Buttram, roving
defenders of range justice, based at "Melody Ranch".
The series produced by Gene Autry's own production company,
"Flying `A' Productions" led to two spin-offs:
"Annie Oakley" (1953-57) 81 episodes
and "The Adventures of Champion" (1955-56) 26 episodes
Other Credits:
Main Directors Include:
George Archainbaud, Frank McDonald, JOHN ENGLISH, RAY NAZARRO,
WILLIAM BERKE
Assistant Directors Include:
STANLEY NEUFIELD AND CLARK L. PAYLOW
*
MAIN WRITERS INCLUDED:
ROBERT SCHAEFER AND ERIC FREIWALD, J.BENTON CHENEY, BUCKLEY ANGELL,
PAUL GANGELIN, JACK TOWNLEY, NORMAN S. HALL, MILTON RAISON
*
SUPERVISING FILM EDITOR: ANTHONY WOLLNER
*
CINEMATOGRAPHERS INCLUDED:
ERNEST MILLER AND WILLIAM BRADFORD
*
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY WALTER GREENE
*
MUSIC SUPERVISOR IRVING FRIEDMAN
*
SONG:"BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN" BY RAY WHITLEY
*
FILMING LOCATIONS INCLUDED:
PIONEER TOWN AND WESTERN STREET, LONE PINE, CALIFORNIA,
IVERSON'S RANCH AND WESTERN STREET
############# The Gene Autry Show ############
############## season 1 1950-51 ##############
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CBS Sundays 7:00 Eastern
26 new episodes made for television
plus 26 edited theatricals
1.01 The Gene Autry Show: HEAD FOR TEXAS (verified RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 23Jul50; OREG: LP292)
23-Jul-1950 CBS Sun
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest Cast:
Pat Buttram .......... Pat Jensen (recurring)
Barbara Stanley ...... "Sandy" Dawson
Ben Weldon ........... "Baldy" Carter
George J. Lewis ...... Rod Benton
House Peters Jr. ..... Lou Phelps
Ray Bennett .......... Sheriff Connors.
and:
Jim Frasher .......... Billy Stone
Synopsis:
Gene befriends an ex-jockey who helps him arrest some cattle thieves. [RF]
1.02 The Gene Autry Show: GOLD DUST CHARLIE (verified RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 30Jul50; OREG: LP294)
30-Jul-1950 CBS Sun
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay by Jack Townley
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Sheila Ryan ......... Betty Taylor
Alan Hale, Jr. ...... Goss
Steve Darrell ....... Smith
Ralph Sanford ....... "Doc" Bailey
Tom London .......... The Sheriff
Sam Flint ........... Harry Taylor
and:
The Cass County Boys
*
Gregg Barton ........ Deputy (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Stage Driver (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Townsman (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene is arrested as a homicide suspect in his attempt to register a
land claim. [RF]
1.03 The Gene Autry Show: THE SILVER ARROW (verified RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Aug50; OREG: LP304)
06-Aug-1950 CBS Sun
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay by Elizabeth Beecher
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Robert Livingston ... Frank Andrews
George J. Lewis ..... Sid Damon
Ben Weldon .......... Pete Clark
Jim Frasher ......... Randy Edwards
Ray Bennett ......... Sheriff Garner
House Peters Jr. .... Myron Foster
Sandy Sanders ....... Jingo, Damon's Henchman
*
Carl Sepulveda ...... Thug (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene clears the name of Randy Edwards who is falsely convicted of
a crime and framed on a murder charge. [RF]
1.04 The Gene Autry Show: THE DOODLE BUG (verified RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 13Aug50; OREG: LP305)
13-Aug-1950 CBS Sun
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay by Polly James
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Sheila Ryan ......... Lucy Lawrence
Alan Hale Jr. ....... "Kingpin" Tyler
Steve Darrell ....... Henry Mason
Minerva Urecal ...... Mrs. Wilhelmina Wilkins
Tommy Ivo ........... Edgar Wilkins
Gregg Barton ........ Collins
Tom London .......... Sheriff Dawes
*
Wes Hudman .......... Thug (uncredited)
Carl Sepulveda ...... Thug (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene goes to Dentonville to investigate a series of gold shipment
robberies. [RF]
1.05 [--] The The Gene Autry Show: THE STAR TOTER(verified SC/RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 20Aug50; OREG: LP303.
20Aug50 CBS Sun
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay by Jack Townley
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Barbara Stanley ..... Martha Neill
George J. Lewis ..... Ben Foster
Billy Gray .......... Jimmy Foster
Robert Livingston ... Kirk Curry
House Peters Jr ..... Joe Reynolds
Wes Hudman .......... The Deputy Sheriff
*
Beatrice Gray ....... Mrs. Taylor (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Frankie (uncredited)
Carl Sepulveda ...... Joseph (uncredited)
Synopsis:
WHEN THE TOWN'S SHERIFF IS KILLED BY A BANK ROBBER, GENE TAKES OVER AS
ACTING LAWMAN, WITH THE HOPE OF BRINGING THE BANDIT TO JUSTICE. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
Gene befriends a 12 year old son of a hardened criminal and teaches
him respect for the law. [RF]
1.06 [--] The The Gene Autry Show: THE DOUBLE SWITCH (verified SC/RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 27Aug50; OREG: LP293)
27Aug50 CBS Sun
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay by Earle Snell
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Alan Hale Jr. ....... the Bandit
Steve Darrell ....... Henry Harlow
Sam Flint ........... The chairman, Clem Hughes
Tom London .......... The Sheriff
Gregg Barton ........ The Stranger
*
Frankie Marvin ...... Board member/ THE DOCTOR (uncredited)
BOYD STOCKMAN.........STAGECOACH DRIVER (uncredted)
Synopsis 1:
GENE SETS A TRAP FOR A THIEVING RANCHER NAMED HARLOW,WHO TRIES TO STAGE A
PHONY HOLDUP, SO HE AND HIS HENCHMEN CAN GET THEIR HANDS ON A LARGE SUM
OF MONEY. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
Gene sets up a trap to capture a gang of clever stagecoach robbers. [RF]
1.07 [--] The The Gene Autry Show: BLACKWATER VALLEY FEUD (verified SC/RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 3Sep50; OREG: LP374)
03Sep50 CBS Sun
Directed by George Archainbaud
Screenplay by Paul Gangelin
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Lila Carson
Stanley Andrews ..... Carl Meachem
Francis McDonald .... Tim Carson
Harry Lauter ........ Hank Bevins
William Haade ....... Jody Bowers
Jack Ingram ......... The Sheriff
*
Bob Woodward ........ Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Art Dillard ......... Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Synopsis 1:
A LAND WAR HEATS UP WHEN A RANCHER IS FOUND MURDERED. GENE AND PAT MUST CLEAR
THE NAME OF THE INNOCENT MAN ACCUSED OF THE MURDER AND BRING THE REAL KILLER
TO JUSTICE. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
Gene matches wits with a crafty land grabber. [RF]
1.08 The Gene Autry Show: DOUBLECROSS VALLEY (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 10Sep50; OREG: LP375)
10-Sep-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by J. Benton Cheney
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Susan Watson
Harry Lauter ........ Warren Kent
Stanley Andrews ..... Big Jim Watson
William Haade ....... Callico
Michael Ragan ....... Brent
Francis McDonald .... Jason
Wade Crosby ......... Idaho
*
Bob Woodward ........ Ranch hand (uncredited)
Art Dillard ......... Parker (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Shortie (uncredited)
Jack Ingram ......... Judd Parker (uncredited)
John L. Cason ....... Thug (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene uncovers a gold cache as he helps a friend defend his ranch. [RF]
1.09 [--] The Gene Autry Show: THE POSSE (verified)[RF/SC]
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 17Sep50; OREG: LP373)
17-Sep-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Betty Burbridge
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography, William Bradford
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Wendy Waldron ....... Mary Darrow
Francis Ford ........ Whopper Darrow
John Doucette ....... Ace Bolton
Bob Wilkie (aka Robert J. wilkie) .......... Charlie Bolton
Bud Osborne ......... The Sheriff
Bob Cason (aka John Cason) ........... Pete Bolton
*
Bob Woodward ........ Ranch hand in vest (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Ranch hand with string tie (uncredited)
WES HUDMAN (UNCREDITED), ART DILLARD(UNCREDITED) [SC]
Synopsis 1:
GENE AND PAT ARE HOT ON THE TRAIL OF A GANG OF BANK ROBBERS WHILE HELPING
AN OLD FRIEND WITH A REPUTATION FOR BEING A COMPULSIVE LIAR. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
Gene temporarily turns his ranch over to an old man who wants to impress his
visiting daughter. [RF]
1.10 The Gene Autry Show: THE DEVIL'S BRAND (1950.09.24)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 24Sep50; OREG: LP372.
Guest Cast:
Wendy Waldron
Gail Davis
John Doucette
Bud Osborne
Bob Cason
Francis Ford
Robert J. Wilke
George Lloyd
Wes Hudman
1.11 The Gene Autry Show: SIX-SHOOTER SWEEPSTAKES (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 25Oct50; OREG: LP429)
01-Oct-1950 CBS Sun (Network re-run 21Jul51)
Directed by Frank McDonald
Screenplay Norman S. Hall
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Virginia Herrick .... Caroline Ewing
Harry Harvey ........ Sheriff Ewing
Kenne Duncan ........ Chuck Evans
Jamel Frazier ....... Corky
Tom Neal ............ Greasy
Zon Murray .......... Rocky Bowman
*
Wes Hudman .......... Doc Peters (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Slim (uncredited)
Art Dillard ......... Henchman (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Champion loses a race but helps Gene to apprehend some bank robbers. [RF]
1.12 The Gene Autry Show: THE POISONED WATERHOLE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 26Oct50; OREG: LP428)
08-Oct-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Polly James
Directed by Frank McDonald
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Sheila Ryan ......... Kate Judd
Bill Henry .......... Paul Judd
Chief Thundercloud .. Chief Tehome
Leonard Penn ........ Ben Craig
Don C. Harvey ....... Reese
Tom London .......... Sheriff Baines
*
Frankie Marvin ...... Al (uncredited)
Wes Hudman .......... Deputy (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene's American Indian friends are accused of poisoning a water hole. [RF]
1.13 The Gene Autry Show: THE LOST CHANCE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 26Oct50; OREG: LP431)
15-Oct-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Paul Gangelin
Directed by Frank McDonald
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Don Pietro .......... Pepito Garcia
Harry Harvey ........ Mac Innis
Tom Neal ............ Buck
Kenne Duncan ........ Del Andrews
Zon Murray .......... Bo Hanlon
Wes Hudman .......... Art Daley
*
Frankie Marvin ...... Al (uncredited)
John L. Cason ....... Big Street Brawler (uncredited)
George Steele ....... Henchmen (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene learns that Rockbottom's Cattlemen's Association fund is $40,000
short. [RF]
1.14 [--] The Gene Autry Show: THE BLACK RIDER (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc.(ODAT: 26Oct50; OREG: LP430)
22-Oct-1950 CBS Sun
screenplay by Elizabeth Beecher
directed by Frank McDonald
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Sheila Ryan ......... Sheila Dexter
Bill Henry .......... Dr. H. C. Westover
Leonard Penn ........ Jeff Barker
Tom London .......... Zeb, the Sheriff
Don C. Harvey ....... Sim Conlan
Wes Hudman .......... Hardin (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Range Rider (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene, a former Texas Ranger is summoned to help put an end to the
mysterious murders.
1.15 The Gene Autry Show: GUN POWDER RANGE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 29Oct50; OREG: LP496)
29-Oct-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Kenneth Perkins
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Milly Parker
Dick Jones .......... Tim Parker
George J. Lewis ..... Bill Chipote
Chuck Roberson ...... Wingo
Lee Phelps .......... Deputy Bart Brent
Ken MacDonald ....... Sheriff Jack Judd
Dick Alexander ...... 'Dog-iron' Ned
*
Art Dillard ......... Posse Member (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Bill (uncredited)
Wes Hudman .......... Henchman (uncredited)
Frank Matts ......... Henchman (uncredited)
Carl Sepulveda ...... Henchman (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene poses as a bad man in order to persuade Tim to abandon his wild
ways riding as an outlaw. [RF]
1.16 The Gene Autry Show: THE BREAKUP (verified on film RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 5Nov50; OREG: LP498)
05-Nov-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Sherman Lowe
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Lynne Roberts ....... Susan Derrington Elwood
Alan Hale Jr. ....... Mort Craig
Jim Bannon .......... Slim
Rand Brooks ......... Jeff Elwood
Paul Campbell ....... Cactus
Ed Dearing .......... Sheriff
(I. Stanford) Stan Jolley... Ed Jackson
Wes Hudman .......... Charlie Tupper
*
Art Dillard ......... Derrington's ranch hand (uncredited)
Beatrice Gray ....... Babysitter (uncredited)
Carl Sepulveda ...... Old Man Derrington (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Dr. Tripp (uncredited)
Synopsis:
A young couple split up because of stubborness of the bride's father. [RF]
1.17 The Gene Autry Show: TWISTED TRAILS (verified on film RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 12Nov50; OREG: LP497)
12-Nov-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Lynne Roberts ....... Felicia Summers
Alan Hale Jr. ....... Bill Watterson
Jim Bannon .......... Jim Baker
Rand Brooks ......... Deputy
Billy Gray .......... Eddie Baker
Ed Dearing .......... Sheriff Wade Clark
Paul Campbell ....... Andy McBride
(I. Stanford) Stan Jolley... Brad Owens
*
Art Dillard ......... Posse (uncredited)
Carl Sepulveda ...... Howdo (uncredited)
Wes Hudman .......... Louie (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Eddie Baker, 12 goes west in search of his father, not knowing the man
has turned outlaw. [RF]
1.18 The Gene Autry Show: THE FIGHT AT PEACEFUL MESA(verified on film RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 19Nov50; OREG: LP495.
19-Nov-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Paul Gangelin
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Anne Lawton
George J. Lewis ..... Jeff Forbes
Chuck Roberson ...... Tucson
Kenneth MacDonald ... Tom Lawton
Lee Phelps .......... City Marshal
Dick Alexander ...... Tex
Wes Hudman .......... Pete
*
Carl Sepulveda ...... Barker (uncredited)
Synopsis 1:
While in search of a masked gang, Gene and Pat find a dying rancher.
The two cowboys find themselves in danger when they try to carry out
the rancher’s oral will. [RF]
Synopsis 2:
The inheritance of valuable ranch property proves to be a motive for
bloodshed. [RF]
1.19 The Gene Autry Show: HOT LEAD (copyright title) [verified on film RF]
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 11Dec50; OREG: LP624)
26-Nov-1950 CBS Sun
Producer Louis Gray
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Alan Hale Jr. ........ Tiny Jensen
Harry Cheshire ....... Bert Hodge
Harry Lauter ......... Sam Blake
Don C. Harvey ........ Matt Ellis
Jim Frasher .......... Jeff Ellis
Marshall Reed ........ Ed, Henchman
Kenne Duncan ......... Clerk
*
Frankie Marvin ....... Short cowpoke in
leather vest watching fight (uncredited)
Synopsis:
A young bank-robber follows his stallion to Gene's ranch, where
he finds understanding and a better life. [RF]
1.20 The Gene Autry Show: THE GRAY DUDE (copyright/screen title) [verified on film RF]
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 11Dec50; OREG: LP627)
03-Dec-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Elizabeth Beecher
Directed by Frank McDonald
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Chill Wills .......... Himself
James Griffith ....... Dude Devlin
Robert Filmer ........ Sheriff Davis
Reed Howes ........... Huck
Tom Monroe ........... Slip
Kermit Maynard ....... Biff
Art Dillard .......... Henchman
*
Sam Flint ............ Old Timer (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ......... Posse Member (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene sets out to capture his friend's killer, but when Sheriff Davis
unwillingly cooperates in the search, Gene begins to suspect the lawman
of being in cahoots with the outlaw. [RF]
1.21 The Gene Autry Show: THE KILLER HORSE [RF]
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 11Dec50; OREG: LP625)
10-Dec-1950 CBS Sun
screenplay by Kenneth Perkins
directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest Cast: (screen order)
Alan Hale Jr. ........ Tiny
Harry Cheshire ....... Judge Mike Hooper
William Kimbley ...... Chuck Jones
Harry Lauter ......... Uvade, the Dandy Assayer
Don C. Harvey ........ Scoop (thug)
Kenne Duncan ......... Marshal Tub Mohan
Hal K. Dawson ........ Blowfly Jones
Marshall Reed ........ Tom Maraday
*
Frankie Marvin ....... Shortie (Posse Member) (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ......... Townsman (uncredited)
Synopsis 1:
Gene protects a young boy’s wild horse accused of killing an old prospector.
Though evidence indicates that the horse is at fault, Gene sets out to find
the real killer.[RF]
Synopsis 2:
Someone implicates Chuck's horse, his sole possession in the savage killing
of two prospectors. [RF]
1.22 The Gene Autry Show: THE PEACEMAKER [verified on film RF]
(no copyright details)
17-Dec-1950 CBS
Screenplay by Paul Gangelin
Directed by Frank McDonald
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Chill Wills ...... Chill (recurring)
Russ Hayden ...... Dave Anders
Peggy Stewart .... Ellie March
James Griffith ... Bill Hubbard
Robert Filmer .... Bert Monahan
Reed Howes ....... Alcott
Sam Flint ........ George Hubbard
Tom Monroe ....... Tom
Kermit Maynard ... Mike
*
Art Dillard ...... Johnny (uncredited)
1.23 [--] The Gene Autry Show: THE SHERIFF OF SANTA ROSA
(screen/copyright title) [verified on film RF]
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 7Feb51; OREG: LP746)
24Dec50 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Polly James
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography, William Bradford
Guest cast:
Fuzzy Knight ..... Sagebrush (recurring)
Dick Jones ....... Ted Doyle
Nan Leslie ....... Libby Blair
Stanley Andrews... Sam Blair
Mira McKinney .... Marquita Doyle
Dick Curtis ...... Hutch Logan
Chuck Roberson ... Kenmore
James Harrison ... Deputy Bill
Al Wyatt ......... Mike
*
Bob Woodward ..... Posse Member (uncredited)
Art Dillard ...... Ranch Hand (uncredited)
1.24 The Gene Autry Show: T.N.T.
(screen/copyright title) [verified on film RF]
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (copyright ODAT: 7Feb51, OREG: LP744)
31-Dec-1950 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford
Guest cast:
Fuzzy Knight ......... Sagebrush (recurring)
Eilene Janssen ....... Theodora Natalie Towne (T.N.T.)
Stanley Andrews ...... Colonel Thaddeus Towne
Dick Curtis .......... Ed Simms
Chuck Roberson ....... Seth Weaver
James Harrison ....... Sheriff Downey
Synopsis:
A new neighbor, Colonel Towne, pressures Gene into selling him water
rights. [RF]
----------------------
Moves to CBS Saturdays
----------------------
[TH01] Scorched Earth (1951.01.06) (edited theatrical?)
TITLE: Scorched earth.
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 11Dec50; OREG: LP626.
[TH02] THE RANGE RIDER (1951.01.13)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 28Dec50; OREG: LP630)
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH03] SECRET LOADE (1951.01.20)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 28Dec50; OREG: LP629)
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH04] SIXGUN PARTY (1951.01.27)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 28Dec50; OREG: LP628)
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH05] STAGE TO RAINBOW'S END (1951.02.03)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 28Dec50; OREG: LP631)
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH06] Baron of Broken Bow (1951.02.10)(edited theatrical?)
(no copyright details)
[TH07] Crooked Fork (1951.02.17)(edited theatrical?)
(no copyright details)
[TH08] Gunpoint (1951.02.24)(edited theatrical?)
(no copyright details)
[--] The Golden peso (copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 8Apr51; OREG: LP862.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
(possibly an AKA for "Baron of Broken Bow"/ "Crooked Fork"
OR "Gunpoint")
[TH09] GUNSLINGER IN PARADISE (1951.03.03)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 19Feb51; OREG: LP752)
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH10] Right of Way (1951.03.10)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 19Feb51; OREG: LP753)
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH11] Bad Medicine (1951.03.17)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 8Mar51; OREG: LP803.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH12] Grand Fleece (1951.03.24)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 8Mar51; OREG: LP826.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH13] Pack Rat (1951.03.31)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 8Mar51; OREG: LP825.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH14] The Hawk (1951.04.07)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 8Apr51; OREG: LP860.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
1.25 The Gene Autry Show: THE RAIDERS (copyright title) (verified on film RF)
(one of two episodes filmed in color in season 1)
(companion episode "Double-Barreled Vengeance")
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (copyright ODAT: 7Feb51; OREG: LP745)
14-Apr-1951 CBS Sat
Screenplay by Betty Burbridge
Directed by John English
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Fuzzy Knight ......... Sagebrush (recurring)
Nan Leslie ........... Faith Harding
Raymond Hatton ....... Zeke Hawkins
George Cooper ........ 'Buckeye' Jack Hawes
Bill Kennedy ......... Sheriff Dan Burke
Gregg Barton ......... Tom Watson
Reed Howes ........... Spade
Michael Ragan ........ Monte
*
Art Dillard .......... Smitty (uncredited)
Wes Hudman ........... Jim, Relay Station Agent (uncredited)
Jack Ingram .......... Deputy Sam (uncredited)
Boyd Stockman ........ 2nd Stage Driver (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ......... First Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene and Sagebrush are out apprehend a bandit named 'Buckeye'
who has robbed a construction company payroll. [RF]
1.26 The Gene Autry Show: DOUBLE-BARRELED VENGEANCE (copyright title)
(verified on film RF)
(one of two episodes filmed in color in season 1)
(companion episode "The Raiders")
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (copyright ODAT: 7Feb51; OREG: LP747)
21-Apr-1951 CBS Sat
Screenplay by Sue Dwiggins & Vy Russell
Directed by John English
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Fuzzy Knight ......... Sagebrush (recurring)
Nan Leslie ........... Yvette Wilson
Raymond Hatton ....... Slinger
Bill Kennedy ......... Sheriff Tom Lash
Gregg Barton ......... Gus
Reed Howes ........... Joe
Michael Ragan ........ Dusty
*
Jack Ingram .......... Card player in vest (uncredited)
Synopsis 1:
A special investigator for an express company, Gene has to turn
outlaw to find stolen money.
Synopsis 2:
Gene encounters trouble when he tries to recover an old bandit's
loot while under cover. [RF]
[TH15] Dead Man's Shoes (1951.04.28)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 9Apr51; OREG: LP861.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH16] Flying Arrow (1951.05.05)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 9Apr51; OREG: LP859.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH17] Diablo Pass (1951.05.12)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 25Jun51; OREG: LP1020.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH18] Hidden Gold (1951.05.19)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 25Jun51; OREG: LP1019.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH19] False Trail (1951.05.26)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 6Aug51; OREG: LP1115
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH20] Indian Sign (1951.06.02)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 6Aug51; OREG: LP1114.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH21] Last of the Pony Express (1951.06.09)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 6Aug51; OREG: LP1111.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH22] Marked for Death (1951.06.16) (edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 6Aug51; OREG: LP1112.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH23] Ghost of Poco Loco (1951.06.23)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 8Aug51; OREG: LP1116.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH24] Ten Thousand Reward (1951.06.30)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 8Aug51; OREG: LP1113.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH25] Harsh Reckoning (1951.07.07) (edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. ODAT: 10Sep51; OREG: LP1188.
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[TH26] Western Fugitive (1951.07.14)(edited theatrical?)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 8Mar51; OREG: LP802)
CLNA: American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.
[--] 21Jul51 re-run of "Six Shooters Sweepstakes" (first aired 1Oct50)
############# The Gene Autry Show ############
############## season 2 1951-52 ##############
##############################################
CBS Sundays 7:00 Eastern
26 new episodes (black-and-white)
2.01 [027] The Gene Autry Show: GHOST TOWN RAIDERS (verified SC/RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (copyright ODAT: 3May51; OREG: LP898)
06-Oct-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by John K. Butler
Directed by Frank McDonald
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Wendy Waldron ....... Lita Hornsby
William Fawcett ..... Crazy Charley
George J. Lewis ..... Capt. Morales
Ray Bennett ......... Luke Travis, Gang Leader
Reed Howes .......... Gunther
Kermit Maynard ...... Preston
Sam Flint ........... Mr. J. L. Hornsby
Art Dillard ......... Thorpe
Bob Woodward ........ Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
Synopsis 1:
GENE AND PAT TRAIL A GANG OF GOLD ROBBERS TO A GHOST TOWN. ALL THEY
FIND IS AN OLD BLACKSMITH NAMED CRAZY CHARLIE. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
Gene risks his life to track down some bandits as a special agent for a
mining company. [RF]
2.02 [028] The Gene Autry Show: FRONTIER GUARD (verified)[RF]
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 3May51; OREG: LP899)
13-Oct-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Fred Myton
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Donna Martell ....... Diana Jamison
James Craven ........ Steve Kinney
Denver Pyle ......... Ed Slade
Francis McDonald .... Dave Jamison
Gregg Barton ........ Joe
Riley Hill .......... Vic Cassidy
Ewing Mitchell ...... Sheriff
Tom Monroe .......... Pete
Synopsis:
As a member of the Border Patrol, Gene helps a rancher who is being terrorized. [RF]
2.03 [029] The Gene Autry Show: SILVER DOLLARS (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 3May51; OREG: LP900)
20-Oct-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Elizabeth Beecher
Directed by Frank McDonald
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Wendy Waldron ....... Dorrie Tyler
Louise Lorimer ...... Ada Mitchell
George J. Lewis ..... Steve Tyler
William Fawcett ..... Sheriff Eben Bailey
Ray Bennett ......... Nick Hatfield
Kermit Maynard ...... Chuck
Art Dillard ......... Mike
Synopsis:
Gene is on the trail of a clever band of counterfeiters. [RF]
2.04 [30] The Gene Autry Show: KILLER'S TRAIL (1951) (verified SC/RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 3May51; OREG: LP896)
27-Oct-1951
Screenplay by Oliver Drake
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Donna Martell ....... Tonia Castellar
James Craven ........ Wade Morgan
Ewing Mitchell ...... Sheriff Jim Kent
Riley Hill .......... Mike
Gregg Barton ........ Hank
Francis McDonald .... Felipe Mendoza
Denver Pyle ......... Frank Blake
Tom Monroe .......... Jed
Art Dillard ......... Posse member (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Stage Driver (uncredited)
Synopsis 1:
GENE AND PAT SET OUT AFTER A MYSTERIOUS BANDIT KNOWN AS
EL AVENGADOR. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
Gene and Pat set out after a mysterious bandit chief. [RF]
2.05 [031] The Gene Autry Show: FRAME FOR TROUBLE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 25Jun51; OREG: LP1018)
03-Nov-1951
Screenplay by Joe Richardson
Directed by David R. Lederman
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Virginia Rutledge
Dick Curtis ......... Sam Taggert
Dennis Moore ........ Hank
John Halloran ....... Sheriff Maloney
Don Harvey .......... Deputy Clem
Marshall Reed ....... Skin
Bob Woodward ........ Black Jackson (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene is falsely charged with murder when he keeps a captured gunslinger's
secret rendezvous [RF]
2.06 [32] The Gene Autry Show: WARNING! DANGER! (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 25Jun51; OREG: LP1017)
10-Nov-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Dick Jones .......... Jerry Miller
Gloria Winters ...... Sue Miller
Gordon Jones ........ Mike Halen
Harry Lauter ........ Brett Carson
Teddy Infur ......... Bobby Miller
Leonard Penn ........ Hedge Nolan
Bill Kennedy ........ Vance Evans
Synopsis:
Gene befriends two young orphans whose older brother is involved
with the outlaw gang. [RF]
2.07 [033] The Gene Autry Show: REVENGE TRAIL [RF]
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 25Jun51; OREG: LP1021)
17-Nov-1951
Screenplay by Paul Gangelin
Directed by David R. Lederman
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Hester Vance
Dick Curtis ......... Johnny MacClain, alias Doc Leary
Dennis Moore ........ Ennis
John Halloran ....... Marshal Douglas Vance
Don Harvey .......... Milo Miller
Marshall Reed ....... Hod Baker
Bob Woodward ........ Ranchhand (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Hypnotism assists in the capture of a criminal posing as a medicine-show
entrepreneur. [RF]
2.08 [034] The Gene Autry Show: THE BANDITS OF BOULDER BLUFF (verified)[RF]
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 25Jun51; OREG: LP1016)
24-Nov-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Howard J. Green
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Dick Jones .......... Tom Colby
Anne O'Neal ......... Lucy Colby
Gordon Jones ........ Deputy Sheriff in Gray Shirt
Harry Lauter ........ Ace Judkins
Leonard Penn ........ Mitch Lawson
Bill Kennedy ........ Bill
Merrill McCormick ... George Colby (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene uncovers a plot to frame Tom Colby for his stepfather's murder
and take over the mine. [RF]
2.09 [035] The Gene Autry Show: OUTLAW ESCAPE (verified)[RF]
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 9Jul51; OREG: LP1045)
01-Dec-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Earle Snell
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Polly Glover
James Craven ........ Brad Bidwell
Ewing Mitchell ...... Glover
Ben Weldon .......... Pete
Robert Peyton ....... Red Lambert
Myron Healy ......... Blake
Lee Morgan .......... Sam Grover
Synopsis:
Gene assists the sheriff in bringing outlaw Brad Bidwell to justice. [RF]
2.10 [36] The Gene Autry Show: THE KID COMES WEST (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 10Sep51; OREG: LP1187)
08-Dec-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Joe Richardson
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Sherry Jackson ...... Frankie Scott
William Fawcett ..... Frank Graham
Steve Pendleton ..... Paul, Graham's Nephew
Keith Richards ...... Duke Farris
Craig Woods ......... Hitch
Sandy Sanders ....... Monk
Synopsis:
When his daughter dies, an elderly rancher sends for her child,
whom he plans to make his heir. [RF]
2.11 [037] The Gene Autry Show: RETURN OF MAVERICK DAN (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 9Jul51; OREG: LP1044)
15-Dec-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Polly James
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Carole Nugent ....... Barbara 'Bobbie' Blake
James Craven ........ Mayor Elliott Johnson
Ewing Mitchell ...... Sheriff
Ben Weldon .......... Rusty
Robert Peyton ....... 'Maverick Dan' Blake
Myron Healy ......... Clay
Lee Morgan .......... Joe
Synopsis:
Gene investigates Dan, who is believed to be innocent. [RF]
2.12 [38] The Gene Autry Show: GALLOPING HOOFS (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 10Sep51; OREG: LP1189)
22-Dec-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat
Gail Davis .......... Mary Reed
George J. Lewis ..... Neal Pierson
Belle Mitchell ...... Emily Blake
Harry Harvey ........ Sheriff Henry Blake
Denver Pyle ......... Curt Wayne
Synopsis:
Gene learns that a convicted embezzler has escaped from jail,
accusing his partner of the crime. [RF]
2.13 [039] The Gene Autry Show: HEIR TO THE LAZY L (verirified SC/RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 26Sep51; OREG: LP1195)
29-Dec-1951 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Oliver Drake
Directed by Wallace Fox
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Pauline Logan
Alan Hale, Jr........ Bart
Helen Servis ........ Hortense Appleby
Terry Frost ......... Cady
Hugh Prosser ........ Latimer
Sandy Sanders ....... Lem
SYNOPSIS 1:
AFTER INHERITING HALF INTEREST IN HIS UNCLE'S RANCH, GENE IS
ATTACKED BY A GANG OF MASKED MEN. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
Masked men attack Gene while he is on his way to see the ranch he
inherited from an uncle. [RF]
2.14 [40] The Gene Autry Show: MELODY MESA (veriried [RF]
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 25Sep51; OREG: LP1197)
04-Jan-1952 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Betty Burbridge
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Gail Davis .......... Joan Merritt
Belle Mitchell ...... Jessica James
George J. Lewis ..... Robinson
Denver Pyle ......... Professor Sharp
Harry Harvey ........ Sheriff Ed Jackson
Ewing Mitchell ...... Roger Merritt
Riley Hill .......... Cliff
Jim Brittain ........ Guard
Synopsis:
Gene poses as a music teacher in order to trap a gang of outlaws [RF]
2.15 [41] The Gene Autry Show: HORSE SENSE (veriried [RF]
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (coopyright ODAT: 26Sep51; OREG: LP1196)
11-Jan-1952 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by Wallace Fox
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ...... Pat
Gail Davis ....... Elaine Castle
Dick Jones ....... Jeff Castle
Alan Hale Jr. .... “Trader” Adams
Terry Frost ...... Slade
Hugh Prosser ..... Matt Nixon
Sandy Sanders .... Blackie
Bob Woodward ..... Cowpoke (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Champion's uncanny intelligence proves vital in bringing to justice
an evildoer. [RF]
2.16 [42] The Gene Autry Show: ROCK RIVER FEUD (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Nov51; OREG: LP1280)
18-Jan-1952
screenplay by Earle Snell
directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Sherry Jackson ...... Bonnie Ford
William Fawcett ..... Jim Ford
Steve Pendleton ..... Lafe Ford
Keith Richards ...... Sheriff Sam
Sandy Sanders ....... Terry Buttram
Craig Woods ......... Big Mike
Synopsis:
Gene and Pat get involved in a long-standing feud which involves Pat's
relatives. [RF]
2.17 [043] The Gene Autry Show: THE LAWLESS PRESS (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Nov51; OREG: LP1278)
25-Jan-1952
screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat
Roy Gordon .......... Jud Halsey
George Pembroke ..... Lucifer Lane
Bruce Norman ........ Tommy
Dennis Moore ........ Abner Barnes
James Anderson ...... Burke Halsey
Gregg Barton ........ Pete
Ed Hinkle ........... Joe Bonner
Art Dillard ......... Thug (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Thug (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Sheriff Gene is up against a newspaperman who prints headliners
reporting crimes before they are committed.
2.18 [44] The Gene Autry Show: THE WESTERN WAY (verified RF)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Nov51; OREG: LP1279)
01-Feb-1952 CBS Sun
screenplay by Norman Hall
directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Dick Jones .......... Billy Walker
Mira McKinney ....... Emily "Ma" Walker
Harry Lauter ........ Walt Brady
Steve Clark ......... Sheriff Daniel Kincaid
Don Harvey .......... Deputy Jim Dixon
Bob Wilke ........... Russ
Art Dillard ......... Thug in Denim Jacket (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene helps a lady regain her prodigal son who has been implicated
in some criminal activities. [RF]
2.19 [45] The Gene Autry Show: THE RUTHLESS RENEGADE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Nov51; OREG: LP1276)
08-Feb-1952 CBS Sun
screenplay by Elizabeth Beecher
directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Jane Frazee ......... Jane Winslow
Roy Gordon .......... Dr. R.J. Armstrong
Bruce Norman ........ Timmy Winslow
Dennis Moore ........ Fred Mason
Gregg Barton ........ Gaffer
James Anderson ...... Paul Winslow
Ed Hinkle ........... Spike
Frankie Marvin ...... Townsman (uncredited)
Synopsis:
A crusading newspaperwoman tries to clean up a lawless community
single-handedly. [RF]
2.20 [46] The Gene Autry Show: HOT LEAD AND OLD LACE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Nov51; OREG: LP1277)
15-Feb-1952 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Mira McKinney ....... Maude Munroe
Harry Lauter ........ Chad Matthews
Steve Clark ......... Pete Munroe
Don C. Harvey ....... Cody, Gunman
Bob Wilke ........... Max, Gunman
Bob Woodward ........ Pete Armstrong (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene persuades Maude to keep her murdered uncle's ranch. [RF]
2.21 [47] The Gene Autry Show: BLAZEAWAY (verified RF)
(scrren/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 16Nov51; OREG: LP1319)
22Feb1952 CBS Sun
screenplay by Paul Gangelin
directed by George Blair
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Mary Treen .......... Miss Netty Blinkensop
Richard Travis ...... Hec Watson, the Mayor
Pierre Watkin ....... Colonel
Bob Bice ............ Fighting Eagle
Kermit Maynard ...... Twigg
Sandy Sanders ....... Stagg
Bob Woodward ........ Gray Badger
Synopsis:
Gene goes to Blazeaway as an undercover agent to clear a tribe in
a series of tomahawk murders. [RF]
2.22 [48] The Gene Autry Show: BULLETS AND BOWS (verified RF)
(copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 16Nov51; OREG: LP1320)
02-Mar-1952
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by George Blair
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Elaine Riley ........ Joyce Lawson
Myron Healy ......... Sheriff
John Doucette ....... Frank
Denver Pyle ......... Ramsey
Gregg Barton ........ Sloan
Bob Woodward ........ Stage Driver (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene must apprehend a group of outlaws harassing Pat as he
tries to operate a dry-goods store [RF]
2.23 [49] The Gene Autry Show: TROUBLE AT SILVER CREEK (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 16Nov51; OREG: LP1321)
09-Mar-1952 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Howard Green
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Barbara Stanley ..... Alice Caldwell
George Pembroke ..... Kelly the Knife Man
Steve Conte ......... Buzz
Leonard Penn ........ Herb Higgins
Craig Woods ......... 'Chalky' White
Francis McDonald .... Dude Williams, alias Sam Caldwell
Tom Tyler ........... Hank
Synopsis:
Gene solves the mystery behind a number of knife murders, including
that of Pat's employer. [RF]
2.24 [50] The Gene Autry Show: SIX GUN ROMEO (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 29Nov51; OREG: LP1360)
16-Mar-1952 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Polly James
Directed by George Blair
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Elaine Riley ........ Jan Carter Gray
Mary Treen .......... Adele Tompkins
Richard Travis ...... Bryant Morgan
Pierre Watkin ....... Sheriff
Bob Bice ........... Joe
Kermit Maynard ...... Biff
Sandy Sanders ....... Chuck (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Shorty (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Wounded Stagecoach Guard (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Pat gets himself a mail-order sweetheart who is more than he can handle.
2.25 [51] The Gene Autry Show: THE SHERIFF IS A LADY (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 11Dec51; OREG: LP1356)
23-Mar-1952 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by George Blair
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Dick Jones .......... Horace, the Deputy Sheriff
Elaine Riley ........ Sheriff Kathy Vale
John Doucette ....... Gimme Porter
Denver Pyle ......... Dodge Hartman
Myron Healy ......... Jack Wells
Gregg Barton ........ Hurry Brown
Synopsis:
A headstrong woman sheriff is intent upon arresting Gene, unaware that
he is a lawman.
2.26 [52] The Gene Autry Show: TRAIL OF THE WITCH (verified RF)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 11Dec51; OREG: LP1357)
30-Mar-1952 CBS Sun
Screenplay by Joe Richardson
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Almira Sessions ..... Mag, the Witch
Steve Conte ......... Breed
George Pembroke ..... The Judge
Leonard Penn ........ Deputy Marvin Green
Tom Tyler ........... Snake-eye
Bill George ......... Sheriff Ned Ritch
Francis McDonald .... Jake Elston
Craig Woods ......... Jigger
Bob Woodward ........ Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Trailing desperados, Gene and Pat are led to a shack where a woman
is hiding them and frightening off pursuers. [RF]
############# The Gene Autry Show ############
############## season 1952-53 ##############
##############################################
CBS Sundays 7:00 Eastern
Re-runs ????????
NO NEW EPISODES AIRED
############# The Gene Autry Show ############
############## season 3 1953-54 ##############
##############################################
CBS Tuesdays 8:00 Eastern
13 new episodes (black-and-white)
3.01 [53] The Gene Autry Show: THUNDER OUT WEST (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures (ODAT: 28Oct52; OREG: LP2010)
14Jul53 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Dorrell & Stuart McGowan
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Wendy Waldron ....... Lorna Evans
Lyle Talbot ......... George Evans
Harry Lauter ........ Jim Lear
William Fawcett ..... Old John Turner
Lane Chandler ....... Reverend Parker
Tom Tyler ........... Cobb
Larry Hudson ........ Bush
George Slocum ....... Oaks
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Sheriff Gene uncovers the identity of a safecracker with the help
of his deputy's telescope. [RF]
3.02 [54] The Gene Autry Show: OUTLAW STAGE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title) (aka "Stage Driver"-SC)
Flying A Pictures (ODAT: 28Oct52; OREG: LP2009)
21Jul53 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by Wallace Fox
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Don Harvey .......... Arnold Beeker
Steve Conte ......... Jim
Pierce Lyden ........ Red
Edmund Cobb ......... Hank
Frank Jaquet ........ Dr. Richard Moore
Kermit Maynard ...... Fred Manners
Julian Upton ........ Spence
Harry Mackin ........ Johnny Peters
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Gene clears Johnny Peters of allegations that he is in league with
outlaws. [RF]
3.03 [55] The Gene Autry Show: GHOST MOUNTAIN (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures (ODAT: 20Nov52; OREG: LP2089)
28Jul53 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Eilene Janssen ...... Wilma 'Willy' Markham
Clay (Clayton) Moore ....... Slim Edwards
John Doucette ....... Brief Williams
Ross Ford ........... Prof. Donald Markham
Sandy Sanders ....... Powder Kelly
Ewing (Miles) Brown ... Rush Norton
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Gene apprehends crooks that attempt to frighten an archaeologist digging
for an old Spanish treasure. [RF]
3.04 [56] The Gene Autry Show: THE OLD PROSPECTOR (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 20Feb53 (in notice: 1952); OREG: LP2334)
04Aug53 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Milton J. Raison
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Myron Healey ........ Les Wayland
Lyle Talbot ......... John Grimshaw
Terry Frost ......... Bill Daly
Ewing Mitchell ...... Sheriff
Bernard Szold ....... Hard Luck Finney
Sandy Sanders ....... Night Deputy
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Gene becomes involved in the capture of criminals who threaten the
life of a conniving prospector.
3.05 [57] The Gene Autry Show: NARROW ESCAPE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 16Mar53 (in notice: 1952); OREG: LP2409)
11Aug53 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Virginia M. Cooke
Directed by Ross Lederman
Director of Photography Ernie Miller
Guest cast:
Sheila Ryan ......... Marcy Nevers
Rick Vallin ......... Big Tim Brady
William Henry ....... Bill Barker
George Pembroke ..... The Sheriff
Marshall Reed ....... Coley
David Coleman ....... Jimmy Nevers
Bob Woodward ........ Bob, Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Short Street Brawler (uncredited)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Pat sends away for a mail-order sweetheart who turns out to be beautiful
Marcy Nevers, an Eastern widow with a young son. [RF]
3.06 [055] The Gene Autry Show: BORDER JUSTICE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures (ODAT: 20Nov52; OREG: LP2090)
18Aug53 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by Wallace Fox
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Sheila Ryan ......... Mimi
Don (C.) Harvey ....... Ramon Ortega
Steve Conte ......... Ralph
Pierce Lyden ........ Ned
Julian Upton ........ Jose
Edmund Cobb ......... Sheriff
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Gene faces unexpected danger while investigation a smuggling ring
operating on the Mexican border. [RF]
3.07 [59] The Gene Autry Show: GYPSY WAGON (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 20Feb53; OREG: LP2338)
25Aug53 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Virginia M. Cooke
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Gloria Talbot ...... Herelda
Myron Healey ........ Clyde
Terry Frost ......... Spade Dunlap
Lyle Talbot ......... Judge Thaddeus Fawcett
Ewing Mitchell ...... Sheriff Clay Cody
Bernard Szold ....... Alonzo
Sandy Sanders ....... Blackie
Herman Hack ......... Payroll courier (uncredited)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Gene tries to clear false charges against an old Gypsy and his daughter. [RF]
3.08 [60] The Gene Autry Show: THE BANDIDOS (verified TD/RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures (ODAT: 28Oct52; OREG: LP2008)
01-Sep-1953 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by George Archainbaud
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Wendy Waldron ....... Verna Clayton
Harry Lauter ........ Frank Lassiter
Lyle Talbot ......... Senator Henry J. Murphy
William Fawcett ..... Mayor Green
Lane Chandler ....... Sheriff Asa Wendell
Larry Hudson ........ Bill
Tom Tyler ........... Reid
Bob Dominguez ..... Sombrero (the orphan boy)
George Slocum ....... Phil (uncredited)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis 1:
The outlaw Frank Lassiter, who Gene is searching for comes
to town and Pat mistakenly thinks he is Unted States Senator
Henry Murphy who Pat was to greet the next day. Lassiter
uses this as a chance to pose as the Senator and asks the
townspeople for $45,000. to put up as their share towards a
water dam project that he would have built for them with
goverment funds . Later that day Gene meets the real Senator
Murphy and when he confronts Lassiter he escapes with Pat's
girlfriend Verna as a hostage. Gene of course rescues Verna
and arrests Lassiter and gets the money back and also manages
to have the Sheriff and his wife adopt Sombrero. [TD]
Synopsis 2:
Gene tries to protect a visiting dignitary from assassination. [RF]
3.09 [61] The Gene Autry Show: DRY GULCH AT DEVIL'S ELBOW (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 16Mar53; OREG: LP2406)
08-Sep-1953 CBS Tuesday
Producer Louis Gray
Screenplay by William Telaak
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Clay (Clayton) Moore ....... Bud Drake
John Doucette ....... Snap Larkin
Ross Ford ........... Jack Hager
Joe McGuinn ......... Sheriff Higgins
Ewing Brown ......... Hank Jorday
Sandy Sanders ....... Chuck Dugan
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Gene and Pat are kidnapped, and Pat feigns amnesia long enough for
Gene to formulate an escape plan. [RF]
3.10 [62] The Gene Autry Show: COLD DECKED (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures (ODAT: 21Dec52; OREG: LP2188)
15-Sep-1953 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Elizabeth Beecher
Directed by Wallace Fox
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Stanley Andrews ..... Ben Tansey
Alan Bridge ......... Sheriff Jeb Warner
Henry Rowland ....... Lee Strickland
Terry Frost ......... Snuffy
Myron Healey ........ Blake
Gregg Barton ........ Rich
Kenne Duncan ........ Ed Martin
Ted Mapes ........... Deputy Tom Elliott
Bob Woodward ........ Thompson
William Fawcett ..... Old Game Warden (uncredited)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Banker Ben Tansey fails to show up at work, and the townsfolk fear he
has stolen their money. [RF]
3.11 [63] The Gene Autry Show: THE STEEL RIBBON (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures (ODAT: 21Dec52; OREG: LP2189)
22-Sep-1953 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by William Berke
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Gail Davis .......... Billie Carter
Robert Lowery ....... Blake Jessup
Terry Frost ......... Lait
Dick Emory .......... Jeff Carter
John Hamilton ....... Dan Parker
Rusty Wescoatt ...... Cole
Tom London .......... Ralph, train Engineer
Bob Woodward ........ Carter
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Gene uncovers a crooked depot agent and his henchmen hijacking
payroll shipments from the railroad. [RF]
3.12 [64] The Gene Autry Show: RIO RENEGADES (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 9Jul53; OREG: LP2736)
29Sep53 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Elizabeth Beecher
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Sheila Ryan ......... Corinne Sheldon
Stanley Andrews ..... Thaddeus Trigg, Prospector
Myron Healey ........ Kansas
Effie Laird ......... Amelia Trigg
Lee Van Cleef ....... Hod
Harry Harvey ........ Sheriff
And:
Pat Buttram.......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Hairdresser Corinne Sheldon instructs two hired gunmen of the
whereabouts of the townspeoples' valuables. [RF]
3.13 [062] The Gene Autry Show: RANSOM CROSS (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures (ODAT: 21Dec52; OREG: LP2190)
06-Oct-1953 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by William Berke
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Gail Davis .......... Bonnie West
Robert Lowery ....... Ron Corness
Terry Frost ......... Matt
Dick Emory .......... Townsman
Rusty Wescoatt ...... Ed
John Hamilton ....... Jonathan Diggers
Tom London .......... Train Engineer
Bob Woodward ........ Townsman
Frankie Marvin ...... Deputy (uncredited)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Archaeologists find a valuable Spanish cross which an Eastern
confidence man plots to steal and hold for ransom. [RF]
############# The Gene Autry Show ############
############## season 4 1954-55 ##############
##############################################
CBS Tuesdays 8 pm Eastern (6Jul54-14Sep54) (11 eps)
CBS Saturdays 7 pm Eastern (25Sep54-1Oct54) (2 eps)
13 new episodes (black-and-white)
4.01 [66] The Gene Autry Show: SANTA FE RAIDERS (1952)
[verified on film RF]
Flying A Pictures (copyright ODAT: 20Nov52; OREG: LP2091)
06Jul54 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Oliver Drake
Directed by Ross Lederman
Director of Photography, William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Gloria Saunders ..... Laura Bryan
Stanley Andrews ..... Judge Hiram Stone
Myron Healey ........ Miller
Terry Frost ......... Dugan
Alan Bridge ......... Sheriff
Gregg Barton ........ Hickey
Henry Rowland ....... Paul Nash
Kenne Duncan ........ Lane
Tom London .......... John Morgan
And:
Pat Buttram (recurring)
*
Dickie Jones ........ Tim Morgan (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Shorty (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Rocky, freight wagon Driver (uncredited)
SYNOPSIS:
GENE AND PAT ARE FRAMED FOR A SAFE ROBBERY AND ARE THROWN
IN JAIL. [SC]
4.02 [67] The Gene Autry Show: JOHNNY JACKAROO (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 29Jan53; OREG: LP2242)
13Jul54 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by Ross Lederman
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Ann Doran ........... Lynne Moore
Harry Lauter ........ Ron Williams
William Fawcett ..... Steve Harper, Driver
Denver Pyle ......... Sheriff
B.G. Norman ......... Johnny
Henry Rowland ....... Stan
Gregg Barton ........ Haberdasher
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Two disgruntled ranch hands carry out a robbery in the guise
of Pat and Gene. [RF]
4.03 [65] The Gene Autry Show: HOLDUP (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 16Mar53; OREG: LP2407)
20Jul54 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Norman S. Hall
Directed by Ross Lederman
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Rochelle Stanton .... Gail Eastman
Arthur Space ........ Jim Eastman
William Fawcett ..... Pop Wallace
James Best .......... Bank Teller
Rory Mallinson ...... Reb Stearns
Gregg Barton ........ Cal Watson
Forrest Taylor ...... Eli Clark
(Boyd) Red Morgan ... Jim Cook, Wagon Driver
Frankie Marvin ...... Shorty (uncredited)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
A crooked oil man tries to defraud a rancher out of his valuable
property. [RF]
4.04 [69] The Gene Autry Show: PRIZE WINNER (verifid RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Fying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 21May53; OREG: LP2615)
27-Jul-1954 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Virginia M. Cooke
Directed by Ross Lederman
Director of Photography Ernie Miller
Guest cast:
Sheila Ryan ......... Doll
Rick Vallin ......... Doc McCoy
Louise Lorimer ...... Agatha Baldwin
George Pembroke ..... Spencer Baldwin
Ed Dearing .......... Sheriff Cody
Ferris Taylor ....... Mayor
Marshall Reed ....... Tom Jenkins
Frank Ellis ......... Bartender (uncredited)
Frankie Marvin ...... Shorty (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Bob, Stage Driver (uncredited)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Two crooks steal a diamond collection and hide it in Pat's chicken
feed and then make off with his prize winning rooster. [RF]
4.05 [70] The Gene Autry Show: THE SHARPSHOOTER (verified TD/RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 25May53; OREG: LP2609)
03-Aug-1954 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by Frank McDonald
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Margaret Field ...... Peggy Barker
Dick Jones .......... Randy Barker
Stanley Andrews ..... Judge Alfred Stone
Denver Pyle ......... Will
Henry Rowland ....... Sheriff Al Broderick
Tex Terry ........... Dike
Frankie Marvin ...... Townsman (uncredited)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis 1:
Gene and Pat capture an escaped convict Randy Barker and help
him prove he was framed for the murder of a Sheriff by the new
Sheriff, Al Broderick. [TD]
Synopsis 2:
An outlaw who killed a sheriff frames Randy Barker who depends upon
Gene to clear his name. [RF]
4.06 [71] The Gene Autry Show: TALKING GUNS (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 9Jul53; OREG: LP2735)
10Aug54 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Dwight Cummins
Directed by Ross Lederman
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Jim Bannon .......... Nate Tully
Emmett Lynn ......... Enoch Lester
Harry Lauter ........ Mack Healy
William Fawcett ..... Grandpa Jim Decker
Stan Jolley ......... Jess Whately
Pierce Lyden ........ Vince Keys
Dee Pollock ......... Ronnie Decker
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Grandpa Decker unwittingly uses his property as a hideout for a trio
of outlaws. [RF]
4.07 [72] The Gene Autry Show: THE HOODOO CANYON (veried TD/RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 8Jul53; OREG: LP2734)
17-Aug-1954 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Fred Myton
Directed by Ross Lederman
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Rochelle Stanton .... Linda McKee
Arthur Space ........ Jason McKee
James Best .......... Ray Saunders
Forrest Taylor ...... Jim Saunders
Rory Mallinson ...... Slade
Gregg Barton ........ Burke
William Fawcett ..... Hank, Stage Driver
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopis 1:
Gene and Pat's friend Jim Saunders asks them to look into robberies
and accidents his stageline is experiencing. [TD]
Synopsis 2:
Gene attempts to help the relationship between the rebelling Ray
Saunders and his father. [RF]
4.08 [73] The Gene Autry Show: THE CARNIVAL COMES WEST (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Jul53; OREG: LP2713)
24-Aug-1954 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Buckley Angell
Directed by Ross Lederman
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Ann Doran ........... Emma Connelly
Denver Pyle ......... Jim, the Sheriff
Harry Lauter ........ Fresno
Henry Rowland ....... Santley
Clay (Clayton) Moore ....... Tom Golden
Gregg Barton ........ Pete
William Fawcett ..... Slim
Pat Mitchell ........ Sonny
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat
Synopsis:
A woman desperately strives to conceal her past in the circus by refusing
to allow the carnival to come to town. [RF]
4.09 [74] The Gene Autry Show: BATTLE AXE (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Jul53; OREG: LP2712)
31-Aug-1954 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Virginia M. Cooke
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Mira McKinney ....... Belle Harte
Rick Vallin ......... Vasco
Peter Votrian ....... Timmy
Terry Frost ......... Rolf
Francis McDonald .... Sheriff Dan Carter
Gregg Barton ........ Bart
Kenne Duncan ........ Jed Harris
Wes Hudman .......... Trask
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Frankie Marvin ...... Shorty (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Stagecoach Driver and Telegraph Deliverer (uncredited)
The Cass County Boys (uncredited)
Synopsis:
A confidence man deceives a female sheriff despite warnings from Gene. [RF]
4.10 [75] The Gene Autry Show: OUTLAW OF BLUE MESA (verified SC/RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 16Mar53; OREG: LP2408)
07Sep54 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Oliver Drake
Directed by Frank McDonald
director of photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Margaret Field ...... Sally Jackson
Dick Jones .......... Tom Jackson
Denver Pyle ......... Edward Hadley
Claire Carleton ..... Marie Hadley
Henry Rowland ....... Neely
Hank Patterson ...... Idaho, Stage Driver
Tex Terry ........... Sage, Bearded Thug
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis 1:
GENE AND PAT TRY TO SAVE A YOUNG MAN ACCUSED OF ROBBERY FROM AN
ANGRY LYNCH MOB. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
Gene and Pat are insurance investigators trying to put an end to
a series of bank shipment robberies. [RF]
4.11 [76] The Gene Autry Show: CIVIL WAR AT DEADWOOD (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 6Jul53; OREG: LP2714)
14-Sep-1954 CBS Tuesday
Screenplay by Shelby Gordon
Directed by Ross Lederman
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Gail Davis .......... Laurie Sampson
William Fawcett ..... Muskets Corby
Emmett Lynn ......... Hannibal Sampson
Jim Bannon .......... Jim Talbot
Stanley Andrews...... Sheriff
Harry Lauter ........ Curly
Stan Jolley ......... Joe
Pierce Lyden ........ Bank Teller
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat
*
Frankie Marvin ...... Townsman in Bank (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Crooked men take advantage of two codgers who are still fighting the
Civil War. [RF]
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MOVES from CBS Tuesday to CBS Saturday
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4.12 [77] The Gene Autry Show: BOOTS AND BALLOTS (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 9Jul53; OREG: LP2737)
25-Sep-1954 CBS Saturday
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Friewald
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Mira McKinney ....... Mary Sanders
Rick Vallin ......... Yancy
Kenne Duncan ........ Thatcher Bowden
Gregg Barton ........ Austin
Terry Frost ......... Slater
Howard McNeeley ..... Eddie
The Cass County Boys... Music group at Mary's election rally
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Frankie Marvin ...... Short, cleanshaven townsman at Mary's victory party (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Al Walker (uncredited)
Synopsis:
A political campaign is interrupted when a lady mayoral candidate's
adopted son is kidnapped by members of the opposing party. [RF]
4.13 [78] The Gene Autry Show: OUTLAW WARNING (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Pictures, Inc. (ODAT: 8Jul53; OREG: LP2733)
02-Oct-1954 CBS Saturday
Screenplay by Robert Schaefer & Eric Freiwald
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Sheila Ryan ......... Louise Simmons
Myron Healey ........ Corey Fordham
Lee Van Cleef ....... Ray
Stanley Andrews ..... Judge Lockwood
Harry Harvey ........ Deputy Sheriff Peters
Mickey Little ....... Billy Simmons
Melinda Plowman...... Betsy Simmons
Gregg Barton ........ Bricker
Budd Buster ......... Mr. Lewis, telegrapher
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Francis McDonald .... Townsman who finds Pat's money (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Sam, Telegram Messenger (uncredited)
Synopsis:
An outlaw escapes from prison and seeks revenge on the judge and Pat,
the witness who testified. [RF]
############# The Gene Autry Show ############
############## season 5 1955-56 ##############
################ (final season ) #############
CBS Saturdays 7 pm Eastern
13 new episodes (color)
5.01 [79] The Gene Autry Show: THE MILLION DOLLAR FIDDLE (color) (verified RF)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 23Jun55; OREG: LP4961)
01-Oct-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Nestor Paiva ........ Uncle Luis Corelli
Harry Lauter ........ Buck Bowman
Peter Votrian ....... Reggie Redaldo
Jean Howell ......... Miss Nona Dixon
Joe Besser .......... Railroad Conductor
Frank Jenks ......... Bradley
Mike Ragan .......... Cliff Maddern
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
Ten-year-old Redaldo runs away to the Flying A Ranch, unaware that
a dishonest ranch hand will steal his Stradivarius. [RF]
5.02 [80] The Gene Autry Show: THE STAGE TO SAN DIMAS (color) (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 3Sep55; OREG: LP5337)
08-Oct-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Barbara Knudson ..... 'Diamond' Della Dix
Keith Richards ...... Cliff Barton
George J. Lewis ..... Captain Randy Jones
Myron Healey ........ Hal Keller
Steve Conte ......... Bert Nixon
Jack Daly ........... Julius Smithers
Edward Clark......... Station Agent
Jacqueline Park ..... Emily
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Frankie Marvin ...... Stagecoach Guard (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene provides protection for the stagecoach to San Dimas, which rolls
through outlaw and hostile Indian territory. [RF]
5.03 [81] The Gene Autry Show: THE PORTRAIT OF WHITE CLOUD (color)(verified RF)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 10Aug55; OREG: LP5305)
15-Oct-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Directed by Robert G. Walker
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Jack Daly ........... Lenny Renault
Dick Rich ........... Jack Hastings
Glenn Strange ....... Chief White Cloud
John Close .......... Sheriff Tim Davis
Steve Raines ........ Pete Crowder
Terry Frost ......... Carl McHenry, Wells' Fargo Agent
Joseph Michaels ..... Running Deer
The Cass County Boys sing "Onteora" and "It's My Lazy Day"
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
A portrait painter plans crimes while sketching his models, who are chosen
to help the artist gain financial reward. [RF]
5.04 [82] The Gene Autry Show: LAW COMES TO SCORPION (color)(verified RF)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 10Sep55; OREG: LP5338)
22-Oct-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by Maurice Tombragel
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Arthur Space ........ Sheriff
Sydney Mason ........ Parson Cameron
Myron Healey ........ Jaycee Cady
Lisa Montell ........ Esther Cameron
Richard Avonde ...... Gantry
Earle Hodgins ....... Judge
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
John L. Cason ....... Bob (uncredited)
Art Dillard ......... Thug (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Townsman (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene, Pat, and a parson rid the town of Scorpion of a gambling ring
and crooked politicians. [RF]
5.05 [83] The Gene Autry Show: THE GOLDEN CHARIOT (color) (verified RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 20Oct55; OREG: LP5470)
29-Oct-1955 CBS Sat
Directed by Ray Nazarro
Teleplay by Maurice Geraghty
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Junius Matthews ..... Michael Fitzpatrick
Jean Howell ......... Kathy Fitzpatrick
Harry Lauter ........ Charioteer
Ralph Sanford ....... Harper
Byron Foulger ....... Throckmorton
Elizabeth Harrower... Abigail Smith
Bob Woodward ........ Chuck
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Frankie Marvin ...... Sheriff (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene enters his matched bays in a carnival chariot race and defeats
a band of unscrupulous carnival operators. [RF]
5.06 [84] The Gene Autry Show: GUNS BELOW THE BORDER (color) (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 30Aug55; OREG: LP5306)
05-Nov-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Myron Healey ........ Jim Banning
Keith Richards ...... Steve Banning
Lane Bradford ....... Gregorio
George J. Lewis ..... Capitan Fernando
David Leonard ....... Padre Francisco Rio
Eugenia Paul ........ Marquita
Steve Conte ......... 'Cyclops'
David Saber ......... Small Boy (Red-haired Boy)
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
Synopsis:
An Apache renegade, is attempting to stir up a revolution below the
border with guns smuggled from the Arizona territory. [RF]
5.07 [85] The Gene Autry Show: GHOST RANCH (color) (verified RF)
(copyright/screen title)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 17Sep55; OREG: LP5391)
12-Nov-1955 CBS Sat
Directed by George Archainbaud
Teleplay by Maurice Geraghty
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Sally Fraser ........ Torrey Palmer
Harry Harvey, Sr. ... Gil Barnes
Maxine Gates ........ Marabelle Carroll
Bob Woodward ........ Stage Driver
The Cass County Boys
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Art Dillard ......... Cowpoke (uncredited)
Synopsis:
As foreman of the Jingle Bell Ranch, Gene comes to heads with the
headstrong Torrey Palmer who is determined to turn things around
her way. [RF]
5.08 [86] The Gene Autry Show: GO WEST, YOUNG LADY (color) (1955.11.19)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 7Oct55; OREG: LP5393)
Guest Cast:
Nan Leslie
John Close
Dick Rich
Jack Daly
Muriel Landers
Isabelle Dwan
Terry Frost
The Cass County Boys
5.09 [87] The Gene Autry Show: FEUDING FRIENDS (color)(verified RF)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 7Oct55; OREG: LP5392)
26-Nov-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by Robert Blane
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Arthur Space ........ George Elkhart
Myron Healey ........ Gil Storey
Sydney Mason ........ Bill Grenner
Richard Avonde ...... Morrison
Dennis Moore ........ John Teal
Brad Morrow ......... Small Boy
Reed Howes .......... Passenger Agent, Davis
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
John L. Cason ....... Charlie (uncredited)
Art Dillard ......... Gang member (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene and Pat pretend to be bitter enemies and go undercover to feret
out a counterfeiting gang, operating in Red Canyon, who distributes
spurious banknotes through one of its members, the local bank teller. [RF]
5.10 [88] The Gene Autry Show: SADDLE UP (1/3)(color)(verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 20Oct55; OREG: LP5477)
03-Dec-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Sally Mansfield ..... Miss Abby
Sammy Ogg ........... 'Lefty' Legan
Leonard Penn ........ Martin Pickett
Gregg Barton ........ Stan Richter
Will Crandall ....... Robson
Kenne Duncan ........ Sheriff Tim McBride
The Cass County Boys (sing "Gallivantin' Galveston Gal.Little Champ
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Bob Woodward ........ Townsman who spots Lefty hiding (uncredited)
Synopsis:
The late Mamie Weston's ranch is turned into a home for underprivileged
boys becomes the target for a bunch of shady ranch hands [RF]
5.11 [89] The Gene Autry Show: RIDE RANCHERO (2/3)(color)(verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 21Oct55; OREG: LP5478)
10-Dec-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Emile Meyer ......... Big Jim Weston
Sally Mansfield ..... Miss Abby
Leonard Penn ........ Martin Pickett
Peter Votrian ....... Pedro Gonzales
Sammy Ogg ........... Lefty Legan
Gregg Barton ........ Stan Richter
Kenne Duncan ........ Sheriff Tim McBride
The Cass County Boys
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Bill Crandall ....... Robson (uncredited)
Reed Howes .......... Stagecoach Driver (uncredited)
Bob Woodward ........ Stagecoach Guard (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Part Two of a trilogy in the late Mamie Weston's ranch for underprivileged kids.
Gene tries to help a criminal by giving him a second chance at the Flying-A-Ranch. [RF]
5.12 [90] The Gene Autry Show: THE RANGERETTE (3/3) (color) (verified RF)
(screen/copyright title)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 29Oct55; OREG: LP5537)
17-Dec-1955 CBS Sat
Teleplay by John K. Butler
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Emile Meyer ......... Big Jim Weston
Sally Mansfield ..... Miss Abby
Leonard Penn ........ Martin Pickett
Nancy Gilbert ....... Gerry Wentworth
Peter Votrian ....... Pedro Gonzales
Sammy Ogg ........... Lefty Legan
Gregg Barton ........ Stan Richter
Kenne Duncan ........ Sheriff
The Cass County Boys (singing "Old MacDonald Had A Farm")
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Bill Crandall........ Robson (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Gene welcomes a new girl to his ranch for underprivileged kids and Gerry
proves to be more than a handful. [RF]
5.13 [91] The Gene Autry Show: DYNAMITE (color)(verified RF)
(final episode)
Flying A Productions (ODAT: 10Aug55; OREG: LP5307)
24-Dec-1955 CBS Saturday
Teleplay by Maurice Geraghty
Directed by George Archainbaud
Director of Photography William Bradford, A.S.C.
Guest cast:
Francis McDonald .... Ben alias Harry Talbot
Sally Fraser ........ Deborah Talbot
Glenn Strange ....... McCann
Harry Harvey Sr. .... Sheriff
Robert Bice ......... Charles Driscoll
John Boutwell ....... Garson
Bob Woodward ........ Stage Driver, Tom Rankin
The Cass County Boys
And:
Pat Buttram ......... Pat (recurring)
*
Art Dillard ......... Thug (uncredited)
Synopsis:
A runaway stagecoach prompts Gene to investigate a recent mine disaster. [RF]
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