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Starring John Bromfield as Marshal Frank Morgan
Season 4 (Syndicated) (1959-60)
Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
Sal Crisanti, Tom Alger, D.W. McGregor, Rina Fox, Robert B. Huggins
references:
TV Guide / Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (https://us.imdb.com)
UCLA Film and Television Archive / Writers Guild of America (wga)

   ############## U.S. Marshal #################
############# season 4 1959-60 ###############
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syndicated program - 39 episodes
(copyright date order)
starring: John Bromfield as Marshal Frank Morgan
with: James Griffith as Deputy Tom Ferguson (1959-1960)

 4.01 [--] U.S.Marshal: GHOST TOWN (verified on film -SC)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 10Sep59)[BH]
Directed By Sutton Roley
Written By Steve Fisher
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
with: James Griffith (as Deputy Tom Ferguson)
Guest cast: [RF]
Ruta Lee ............... Ellen Wilson
Tony Monaco ............ Wilson
Dennis Patrick ......... Jurdow
Jack Russell ........... Doaks
Frank Griffin .......... Deputy
Don Gordon ............. Rile
Charles Seel ........... Jess Tilden
*
Frank Marlowe............as The Trusty (uncredited)
Guy Teague............as The Guard (uncredited)
Synopsis:
Two convicts escape from the County jail, taking with them the
wife a another prisoner who backed out. They take their hostage
and hide in an old ghost town, with Morgan and Ferguson close behind.

4.02 U.S.Marshal: TRIGGER HAPPY (1959) (verified on DVD -RBH)
(DVD - Platinum Disc Corporation cat. #12789)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 14Sep59)[BH]
Creator and Executive Producer: Mort Briskin
Produced by John H. Auer
Directed by Earl Bellamy
Written by Lee Berg
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
with: James Griffith (as Deputy Tom Ferguson)
Guest Star:
Martin Milner as "Bob Baxter"
Featuring:
Richard Bakalyan ....... Joe Savage
Jean Allison ........... Millie Thompson
Arthur Space ........... Lou Carter
Harry Harvey, Jr. ..... Allen Carter
Donna Douglas .......... Joyce Markham
James Parnell .......... Jack Evans

4.03 U.S.Marshal: LADY KILLER
Desilu prod. (copyright date 17Sep59)[BH]

4.04 U.S.Marshal: HONEYMOON
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 21Sep59)[BH]
Christopher Dark .............. Johnny Lowell
Frank Gerstle ................. Max
Maggie Mahoney ................ Gloria

4.05 U.S.Marshal: ONE OF THE TEN MOST WANTED MEN
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 24Sep59)[BH]
Paul Richards ................. Len Roca

4.06 U.S.Marshal: AMBUSH
Desilu prod. (copyright date 28Sep59)[BH]

4.07 U.S.Marshal: TOY BULL
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 01Oct59)[BH]

4.08 U.S.Marshal: THE INFORMER
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 05Oct59)[BH]

4.09 U.S.Marshal: MURDER, MY DARLING
Desilu prod. (copyright date 08Oct59)[BH]

4.10 U.S. Marshal: THE ASSASSINS
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 12Oct59)[BH]
Guest Cast:
Theodore Marcuse .......... Bo Collins
Synopsis:
Just before a birthday celebration for Marshal Morgan, a shot is fired at him. [TA]
(Syndicated repeat 11Sep64 on WTTG-5, Washington, D.C., Fri. 3:30pm)

4.11 U.S. Marshal: BOOMERANG
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 15Oct59)[BH]
Synopsis:
A parolee is accused of killing the deputy who was drivng him to meet his wife. [TA]
(Syndicated repeat 07Sep64 WTTG-5, Washington, D.C., Monday 3:30pm)

4.12 U.S.Marshal: K.O. IN THE SEVENTH
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 19Oct59)[BH]

4.13 U.S.Marshal: MARYJO IS MISSING (1959)  (verified on DVD -RBH)
(DVD - Platinum Disc Corporation cat. #12789)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 22Oct59)[BH]
Creator and Executive Producer: Mort Briskin
Produced by John H. Auer
Directed by Harold Schuster
Written by Steve Fisher
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
with: James Griffith (as Deputy Tom Ferguson)
Guest Cast:
Frank Maxwell ......... Robbie
Frank deKova .......... Red
Joan Taylor ........... Maryjo
Hal Hopper ............ Van
Kathryn Card .......... Mrs. Parker
Richard Norris ........ Deputy
Brandon Beach ......... Man
Allan Lurie ........... Fat Man

4.14 U.S.Marshal: HIGHWAY ROBBERY
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 26Oct59)[BH]
(syndicated airdate 14May60)
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
no guest cast details
Synopsis:
A man dressed as a highway patrolman robs two ranchers and kills a third. [RF]

4.15 U.S.Marshal: SWEEPSTAKE CHARLIE
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 11Nov59)[BH]

4.16 U.S.Marshal: THE MAN WHO LIVED TWICE
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 13Nov59)

4.17 [--] U.S.Marshal: THE TRIPLE CROSS (1960)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 18Nov59)[BH]
Directed by Robert Altman
Written by Jack Jacobs
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
Guest cast: [RF]
John Lupton ............ Andrew Sykes
Jacqueline Scott ....... Mrs. Tyler
Donald Barry ........... Ben Taylor
Herb Ellis ............. Deputy Sheriff 'Stoney' Stone
Len Hendry ............. Joseph B. Forrest
John Maxwell ........... Dr. Willis
Synopsis:
Morgan and Ferguson become involved in a complex case involving
stolen jewels, insurance money, missing men and murder. [SC]

4.18 [--] U.S.Marshal: THE THIRD MIRACLE
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 20Nov59)[BH]
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
Guest cast: [RF]
Charles Aidman ....... Reverend Nolan
Robert Burton ........ Jason Gains
Robert Eyer .......... Johnny Martin
Jean Allison ......... Ruth Lacey
Bert Remsen .......... Ralph Lacey
Ronnie Dapo .......... Bill Lacey
Richard Norris ....... Deputy Peters
Lee J. Roberts ....... Ed Martin
Maida Severn ......... Mrs. Hobbs
Synopsis:
A man is arrested and seems sure to be convicted, all based on
an anonymous phone call, but the members of his church pray fo the Marshal's help.

4.19 U.S.Marshal: THE TARNISHED STAR
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 10Dec59)[BH]
Guest cast:
Henry Hull
Michael St. Angel
Synopsis:
An old-time sheriff is accused of inefficiency and forced to resign
after two men attack him and flee with his prisoner. [RF]

4.20 U.S.Marshal: CHECKMATE
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 14Dec59)[BH]
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
no guest cast details
Synopsis:
Marshal Morgan hunts for a skillful bank robber who has committed two
murders and raided an electronics warehouse. [RF]

4.21 U.S.Marshal: TAPED FOR MURDER (copyright title)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 17Dec59)[BH]
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
with: James Griffith (as Deputy Tom Ferguson)
Guest Cast:
Whit Bissell
Dan Tobin
Jeanne Vaughn
Frank Gerstle
Synopsis:
Returning from a shopping trip, a girl discovers that her
father has hanged himself. But she refuses to believe the
taped confession of embezzlement he ha left her. [RF]
(Syndicated: 17Dec60 Ch.13, TVGuide, Boston MA, Sat 10:30PM)

4.22 U.S.Marshal: NINE O'CLOCK PICKUP
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 21Dec59)[BH]
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
(Note: This guest cast - belongs to #4.01 "Ghost Town")[SC]
Guest cast: [RF]
Ruta Lee ............... Ellen Wilson
Tony Monaco ............ Wilson
Dennis Patrick ......... Jurdow
Jack Russell ........... Doaks
Frank Griffin .......... Deputy
Don Gordon ............. Rile
Charles Seel ........... Jess Tilden

4.23 [--] U.S. Marshal: SHORTCUT TO HELL (verified on film -SC)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 13Jan60)[BH]
Directed By Robert Altman
Written By Barry Shipman
Guest Cast:
Joseph Turkel............as Sam Tully
Stephen Joyce............as Mike Tully
Harry Landers............as Greg Hogan
Ray Walker............as Henry Potter
John Tryne............as Schuster
Synopsis 1:
While planning a supermarket robbery,a hoodlum strives to prevent his
younger brother from following in his footsteps. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
A hoodlum strives to prevent his younger brother from following in this footsteps. [TA]
(Syndicated repeat 9Sep64 on WTTG-5, Washington, D.C., Wed. 3:30pm)

4.24 U.S.Marshal: PAPER BULLETS
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 15Jan60)[BH]
Roger Perry ................... Ted Jarvis
Jerome Cowan .................. Brock

4.25 U.S.Marshal: R.I.E. (1959) [SC]   (tv guide title R.I.P.)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 20Jan60)[BH]
Directed By Robert Altman
Written By Lee Berg
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
with: James Griffith (as Deputy Tom Ferguson)
Guest Cast:
Ruta Lee............as Clara Regan
Robert Fortier............as Max Regan
Steve Rowland............as Kip
Hugh Lawrence............as Sheriff Warren
Peter Miller............as James Gantry
Marjorie Owens............as Mrs.Gantry
Cyril Delevanti............as The Motel Manager
Synopsis 1:
Frank Morgan goes after a gang of robbers who stole a large sum
of money from an armored car. While in pursuit, Deputy Tom Ferguson
is taken hostage by the gang. [SC]
Synopsis 2:
The guard of an armoured car is found paralysed and unable to
speak. He was shot and left to die by ruthless robbers. [RF]
(Syndicated: 17Dec60 Ch.7, TVGuide, Boston MA, Sat 10:30PM)

4.26 [--] U.S. Marshal: THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS (1959)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 22Jan60)[BH]
Synopsis:
A paroled women was hit by a car. The driver insists that she was with
a man, but she insists she was alone. [TA]
(Syndicated rerun 08Sep64 WTTG-5, Washington, D.C., Tue 3:30pm)

4.27 U.S.Marshal: DESTINATION NOWHERE
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 08Feb60)[BH]

4.28 U.S.Marshal: ANYTHING FOR A FRIEND
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 10Feb60)
Guest Cast:
John Lupton ................... Jack Barker
Dean Harens ................... Carl Donahue

4.29 U.S.Marshal: DIAL O FOR MURDER
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 15Feb60)[BH]

4.30 U.S. Marshal: SPECIAL DELIVERY
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 17Feb60)[BH]

4.31 [--] U.S. Marshal: KILL OR BE KILLED
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 22Feb60)[BH]
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
Guest cast: [RF]
Paul Richards .......... Harry Wilton
John Dennis ............ Phil Dempsey
Nancy Valentine ........ Vera Andrews
Harry Shannon .......... Lou
Henry Brecker .......... George Becker
Dal McKennon ........... Farmer
Synopsis #1:
A man under protective custody is killed, and when one of the
killers is identified, he hides out on a remote farm with a naive woman.
Synopsis #2:
A material witness in an upcoming trial is killed and the deputy
sheriff on protective detail is beaten. [TA]
(Syndicated repeat 10Sep64 on WTTG-5, Washington, D.C., Thurs. 3:30pm)

4.32 [--] U.S. Marshal: BACKFIRE
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 24Feb60)[BH]
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
Guest cast: [RF]
Ed Binns ............... Ken Harris
Lisa Gaye .............. Marie Wallace
Rayford Barnes ......... Larry
Howard Wendell ......... Henry Kramer
Synopsis:
A forgotten birthday present involves the Marshal and Ferguson
in a theft of gold bullion and murder. The only person who knows
the details is a young woman that can't be located.

4.33 U.S.Marshal: THE HIGH FENCE
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 10Mar60)[BH]
Al Ruscio

4.34 U.S.Marshal: DEAD END
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 14Mar60)[BH]

4.35 U.S.Marshal: ALL'S NOT GOLD THAT GLITTERS
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 16Mar60)[BH]

4.36 U.S. Marshal: ASSIGNMENT: CRIME
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 18Mar60)[BH]
Starring: John Bromfield (as Marshal Frank Morgan)
with: James Griffith (as Deputy Tom Ferguson)
Guest Cast:
Stacy Harris
Angela Greene
Tom Reese
Synopsis:
An ex-con is forced to do some diamond cutting for a jewel thief
who threatens his wife. [RF]
(Syndicated: 17Dec60 Ch.12, TVGuide, Boston MA, Sat 10:30PM)

4.37 U.S.Marshal: DEATH AND TAXES
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 21Mar60)[BH]
Patricia Donahue .............. Barbara McLain

4.38 U.S. Marshal: HOME SWEET HOMICIDE
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 23Mar60)[BH]

4.39 U.S.Marshal: SHOOT TO KILL (verified on film -SC)
Desilu Prod. (copyright date 12May60)[BH]
Directed By John H. Auer
Written By Jack Jacobs
Guest Cast:
Joseph Turkel............as Carl Robinelle
Elinor Donahue............as Martha Watson
Walter Coy............as Pete Watson
Adrienne Marden............as Belle Watson
Louis Nicoletti............as Deputy Stone
Bob Harris............as The Sheriff Deputy
Synopsis:
A wanted criminal takes a cafe owner and his family hostage after
escaping from the custody of a Deputy. Frank Morgan goes in pursuit. [SC]

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 U.S.Marshal: (unidentified episode)
Guest Cast:
Marc Alcaide (TV Guide) (as Tony Donato) (possibly should be Mario Alcalde)
Synopsis:
The sole witness to a murder turns out to be the cousin of the killer. [TA]
(Syndicated: 06Feb61 Ch.7 South Ohio Mon 7:00pm

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