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6 (ABC) (1959-60)
Episode Guide
compiled by The Classic TV Archive
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####### Walt Disney Presents ######
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ABC Fridays 7:30pm EST
6.01 [--] Walt Disney Presents: MOOCHIE OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE (Part 1)
02-Oct-1959
Written by Ellis Marcus
Directed by William Beaudine
cast:
Kevin Corcoran ........ Moochie Morgan
Reginald Owen ........ J. Cecil Bennett
Alan Hale Jr. ........ Fred Preston
Frances Rafferty ........ Louise Morgan
Stuart Erwin ........ Lou Rosson
James Brown ........ Andy Clinton
Dorothy Green ........ Charlotte
Russ Conway ........ Monty Morgan
Lee Aaker ........ Chuck Taylor
Paul Bryar ........ Pete Dixon
Annette Gorman ........ BB Preston
*Note: Also known as "A Diamond is a Boy's Best Friend".
6.02 [--] Walt Disney Presents: MOOCHIE OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE (Part 2)
09-Oct-1959
same as above.
6.03 [--] Walt Disney Presents: KILLERS OF THE HIGH COUNTRY
16-Oct-1959
Summary:
A pair of mountain lions are followed from their days as playful cubs to their
hazardous existence as grown animals. [RF]
6.04 [--] Walt Disney Presents: SWAMP FOX #1: THE BIRTH OF THE SWAMP FOX
23-Oct-1959
Producer James Pratt
Teleplay by Lewis R. Foster
Based on the book by Dr. Robert D. Bass
Directed by Harry Keller
Director of photography Philip Lathrop
Music by William Lava
starring
Leslie Nielsen ....... Francis Marion
Patrick Macnee ....... Dragoon Captain
John Sutton .......... Banastre Tarleton
Joy Page ............. Mary Videaux
Dabbs Greer .......... Sgt. Jasper's Tory Brother
John Alderson ........ Sergeant McDonald
Chuck Roberson ....... Jenkins
Mary Field ........... Cathy
Yvette Vickers ....... Nina
Synopsis:
General Lincoln, leader of Patriot forces in South Carolina, has permitted his
officers to attend a Tory-organized party, the British prepare an attack on the
unsuspecting garrison in Charleston. Colonel Francis Marion, becoming aware
of the eminent attack, rides into the garrison and
awakens Lincoln.
6.05 [--] Walt Disney Presents: SWAMP FOX #2: BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER
30-Oct-1959
Producer James Pratt
Teleplay by Lewis R. Foster
Based on the book by Dr. Robert D. Bass
Directed by Harry Keller
Director of photography Philip Lathrop
Music by William Lava
starring
Leslie Nielsen ....... Francis Marion
John Sutton .......... Banastre Tarleton
Edward Ashley ........ Captain Wall
Denver Pyle ....... Amos Briggs
Mary Field ........... Cathy
Chuck Roberson ....... Jenkins
Patrick Macnee ....... Dragoon Captain
Joy Page ............. Mary Videaux
Dick Foran ........... Gabriel
Myron Healey ......... Major Peter Horry
Jordan Whitfield ..... Oscar
Slim Pickens ......... Plunkett
Robert Foulk ......... Rebel arsonist leader (uncredited)
Parley Baer .......... Innkeeper
Synopsis:
Marion and his men breaking up a Tory raid on a local farm. The Tory leader is
a man named Amos Briggs--played in this episode by Denver Pyle--and the
man having his barn burned is Ceton Briggs; the two adversaries are brothers.
In the aftermath of the assault, Francis learns that
his brother's place has also been torched.
6.06 [--] Walt Disney Presents: PERILOUS ASSIGNMENT
06-Nov-1959
Synopsis:
Veteran French Mountain climber Gaston Rebufatt is seen teaching a pupil the
rudiments of mountain climbing. Then Rebufatt and his pupil attempt to climb Eiger,
a high peak in the Swiss Alps, but are forced back by avalanches. Rebufatt and the
novice then climb Mount Blanc, Europe's highest mountain, and then the French expert
leads an American motion-picture company on a climb of the picturesque Matterhorn. [RF]
6.07 [--] Walt Disney Presents: ELFEGO BACA #7: MOVE ALONG, MUSTANGERS
13-Nov-1959 (rebroadcast 27Aug60)
Producer James Pratt
Written by Maurice Tombragel
Directed by Christian Nyby
Director of photography Lucien Ballard
starring
Robert Loggia ......... Elfego Baca
Brian Keith ......... Shadrack O'Reilly
Beverly Garland ...... Susanna O'Brien
Arthur Hunnicutt ..... Elias O'Brien
James Coburn ......... Outlaw Jack
John Maxwell ......... Pappy Sawyer
Roger Perry .......... Luke Sawyer
William Schallert .... Deputy Sheriff Denbigh
Skip Farrell ......... Josh Jordan
Robert F. Hoy ........ Sam Carter
Robert Nichols ....... Pronto
Synopsis:
Elfego Baca defends a group of persecuted nomads. [RF]
6.08 [--] Walt Disney Presents: ELFEGO BACA #8 : MUSTANG MAN, MUSTANG MAID
20-Nov-1959 (rebroadcast 02Sep60)
Producer James Pratt
Written by Maurice Tombragel
Directed by Christian Nyby
Director of photography Lucien Ballard
starring
Robert Loggia ....... Elfego Baca
Brian Keith ........ Shadrack O'Reilly
Beverly Garland ....... Suzanna
Arthur Hunnicutt ..... Elias O'Brien
DeForest Kelley ...... Silas Morgan
Lillian Bronson ...... Rachel O'Brien
James Coburn ......... Outlaw Jack
Roger Perry .......... Luke Sawyer
William Schallert .... Deputy Sheriff Denbigh
Barry Kelley ......... Sheriff Holman
John Maxwell ......... Pappy Sawyer
Skip Farrell ......... Josh Jordan
Robert F. Hoy ........ Sam Carter
Robert Nichols ....... Pronto
Synopsis:
Although the mustangers have established themselves on their homesteads,
the local ranchers still consider them worthless nomads and attempt to drive them out.
When town merchants refuse to sell the necessities of life to the new settlers,
Baca uses his legal knowledge (and his guns) to protect his clients' rights. [RF]
6.09 [--] Walt Disney Presents: A STORM CALLED MARIA
27-Nov-1959
6.10 [--] Walt Disney Presents: TEXAS JOHN SLAUGHTER No.7 - THE ROBBER STALLION
04-Dec-1959 (rebroadcast 24Jun60)
written by Fred Freiberger
directed by Harry Keller
guest cast:
Tom Tryon ......... Texas John Slaughter
Barton MacLane ............ John Scanlon
Darryl Hickman ........... Ashley Carstairs
John Vivyan ........... Jason Hemp
Jean Inness ............. Bess Scanlon
Synopsis:
Texas John Slaughter is talked into going on a wild horse roundup, but before he
can capture any of the horses, he must overcome an outlaw and a spirited stallion. [TA]
*Note: Part of the Texas John Slaughter series.
6.11 [--] Walt Disney Presents: TEXAS JOHN SLAUGHTER No. 8 - WILD HORSE REVENGE
11-Dec-1959
written by Fred Freiberger
directed by Harry Keller
guest cast:
Tom Tryon ........... Texas John Slaughter
Barton MacLane........ John Scanlon
Bing Russell ........ Arne
William Phipps ......... Gabe
John Vivyan .......... Jason Hemp
Jean Inness ........... Bess Scanlon
*Note: Part of the Texas John Slaughter series.
6.12 [--] Walt Disney Presents: TEXAS JOHN SLAUGHTER No. 9 - RANGE WAR AT TOMBSTONE
18-Dec-1959
written by David P. Harmon
directed by Harry Keller
guest cast:
Tom Tryon ......... Texas John Slaughter
Regis Toomey ........... David Howell
Jan Merlin ............ Robbie
James Westerfield ........... Ike Clanton
Nora Marlowe ............ Rachel Howell
Synopsis:
Texas John drives a herd to Tombstone, Arizona.
*Note: Part of the Texas John Slaughter series.
25-Dec-1959 Alice in Wonderland rebroadcast from 03Nov54.
6.13 [--] Walt Disney Presents: SWAMP FOX #3: TORY VENGEANCE
01-Jan-1960
starring
Leslie Nielsen ....... Francis Marion
Tim Considine ........ Gabe
Sherry Jackson ....... Melanie Culpen
Henry Daniell ........ Colonel Townes
Dorothy Green ........ Mrs. Townes
Rhys Williams ........ Professor Culpen
Mary Field ........... Cathy
Clarence Muse ........ Joseph
James Anderson ....... Amos Briggs
Synopsis:
A story of the American Revolution. Colonel Francis Marion's nephew Gabe,
proud of his promotion to lieutenant in the Continental Army, foolishly wears his
new uniform to visit his sweetheart Melaine Culpen. Young Gabe is captured
by a British officer, Colonel Townes. [RF]
6.14 [--] Walt Disney Presents: SWAMP FOX #4: DAY OF RECKONING
08-Jan-1960
starring
Leslie Nielsen ....... Francis Marion
Tim Considine ........ Gabe
John Sutton .......... Colonel Banastre Tarleton
Henry Daniell ........ Colonel Townes
Rhys Williams ........ Professor Culpen
Dorothy Green ........ Mrs. Townes
Sherry Jackson ....... Melanie Culpen
James Anderson ....... Amos Briggs
Hal Stalmaster ....... Gwynn
Clarence Muse ........ Joseph
Synopsis:
Marion and his Freedom Fighters in a relentless pursuit of Amos Briggs,
the man responsible for killing the servant boy Toby and Young Gabe Marion,
the Swamp Fox's nephew. Finally, Fran is convinced to ease the chase because
his men are tired, as well as ill with swamp fever. [RF]
6.15 [--] Walt Disney Presents: SWAMP FOX #5 : REDCOAT STRATEGY
15-Jan-1960
starring
Leslie Nielsen ....... Francis Marion
Alan Caillou ......... Ken Anakin
Robin Hughes ......... Hitchcock
Patrick Macnee ....... British Captain
Hal Stalmaster ....... Gwynn
Louise Beavers ....... Delia
Robert Douglas ....... General Cornwallis
John Sutton .......... Colonel Banstre Tarleton
Henry Daniell ........ Colonel Townes
Dorothy Green ........ Mrs. Townes
Hal Stalmaster ....... Gwynn
Donald Randolph ...... Mr. Videaux
Eleanor Audley ....... Cook
Mary Field ........... Cathy
Clarence Muse ........ Joseph
George Neise ......... Lieutenant Peters
Synopsis:
The Swamp Fox's capture of Colonel Townes, General Cornwallis goes to the
Videaux
Plantation to recruit a new Tory leader--Mary's father. Videaux doesn't offer an answer
immediately, and Mary pleads with Fran not to wage war
against her father.
Colonel Tarleton devises a plan to trap Marion--by having British troopers
impersonate
Patriots who wish to join his band of Freedom
Fighters.
6.16 [--] Walt Disney Presents: SWAMP FOX #6 : A CASE OF TREASON
22-Jan-1960
starring
Leslie Nielsen ....... Francis Marion
Robert Douglas ....... General Cornwallis
John Sutton .......... Colonel Banstre Tarleton
Hal Stalmaster ....... Gwynn
Donald Randolph ...... Mr. Videaux
George Neise ......... Lieutenant Peters
Clarence Muse ........ Joseph
Synopsis:
When Colonel Tarleton sees Mary Videaux kissing General Marion, he begins to
suspect that Mary is not the Tory she claims to be. He sets a trap for her and
catches her trying to pass information to the Swamp Fox. Tarleton then arrests
her and has her taken to Charleston to be held.
6.17 [--] Walt Disney Presents: WILD BURRO OF THE WEST
29-Jan-1960
6.18 [--] Walt Disney Presents: TWO HAPPY AMIGOS
05-Feb-1960 (rerun 18Jun60)
Summary:
Donald Duck takes his visiting friend Jose Caricoa on an animated tour of the United States. [RF]
6.19 [--] Walt Disney Presents: TEXAS JOHN SLAUGHTER No. 10 - DESPERADO FROM TOMBSTONE
12-Feb-1960
written by Maurice Tombragel
story by Cyril Hume & Maurice Tombragel
directed by Harry Keller
guest cast:
Tom Tryon ........... Texas John Slaughter
Regis Toomey ............ David Howell
Gene Evans ............. Loco Crispin
Nora Marlowe ........... Mrs. Howell
George Wallace ........... Gus
Don Haggerty ............. Trail Boss
Synopsis:
Tough Texas John Slaughter is baffled when his
two young children, whom he has rejoined after years of
separation, regard him as a frightening stranger. [TA]
*Note: Part of the Texas John Slaughter series.
6.20 [--] Walt Disney Presents: TEXAS JOHN SLAUGHTER No. 11 - APACHE FRIENDSHIP
19-Feb-1960
written by Maurice Tombragel
story by Maurice Tombragel & Cyril Hume
directed by Harry Keller
guest cast:
Tom Tryon ......... Texas John Slaughter
Regis Toomey ........ David Howell
Gene Evans ......... Loco Crispin
Nora Marlowe ........ Mrs. Howell
George Wallace ....... Gus
James Edwards ....... Batt
Jay Silverheels ....... Natchez
Don Haggerty ....... Trail Boss
Synopsis:
Texas John Slaughter's prospective mother-in-law tells him that his marriage to
Violet Howell is off unless he gives up wearing guns. John reluctantly agrees
and so becomes easy prey for a horse thief. [TA]
*Note: Part of the Texas John Slaughter series.
6.21 [--] Walt Disney Presents: TEXAS JOHN SLAUGHTER No. 12 - KENTUCKY GUNSLICK (Gunslinger)
26-Feb-1960
written by David P. Harmon
directed by Harry Keller
guest cast:
Tom Tryon ........... Texas John Slaughter
Darryl Hickman ...... Ashley Carstairs
Gregory Walcott ..... Henderson
Allan Lane .......... Johnny Ringo
Don Haggerty ........ Wes
Charles Maxwell ..... Ben Thompson
Jay Silverheels ..... Natchez
James Edwards ....... Batt
Pat Hogan ........... Geronimo
Bob Steele .......... Ben
Synopsis:
Ashley Carstairs brings Texas John Slaughter the two Kentucky thoroughbreds
he had promised him. John notices that young Ashley has a quick temper
and a pride in his speed on the draw. [RF]
*Note: Part of the Texas John Slaughter series.
6.22 [--] Walt Disney Presents: TEXAS JOHN SLAUGHTER No. 13 - GERONIMO'S REVENGE
04-Mar-1960
written by David P. Harmon
directed by Harry Keller
guest cast:
Tom Tryon .........Texas John Slaughter
Allan Lane ...... Johnny Ringo
Charles Maxwell ........ Johnson
James Edwards ....... Batt
Don Haggerty ....... Wes
Jay Silverheels ...... Natchez
Pat Hogan ....... Geronimo
Bob Steele ....... Ben
Gregory Walcott ...... Henderson
*Note: Part of the Texas John Slaughter series.
6.23 [--] Walt Disney Presents: THIS IS YOUR LIFE, DONALD DUCK
11-Mar-1960
6.24 [--] Walt Disney Presents: FRIENDLY ENEMIES AT LAW
18-Mar-1960
6.25 [--] Walt Disney Presents: GUS TOMLIN IS DEAD
25-Mar-1960
6.26 [--] Walt Disney Presents: THE MAD HERMIT OF CHIMNEY BRUTE
01-Apr-1960 ABC Fri
[--] Walt Disney Presents: Our Unsung Villians
06-Jun-1960 originally broadcast 15Feb56.
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