Synopsis
Gunslinger was a Western television series starring Tony Young that aired on the CBS television network from February 9 until May 18, 1961 on Thursdays from 9 to 10 p.m. EST. The series theme song was sung by Frankie Laine. Young played Cord, a young gunfighter who works undercover for the local army garrison commander, acting as a secret law enforcement agent in the territory. The series lasted for only twelve episodes. Gunslinger was the successor to Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater.
Episodes
Season 11E1The Border IncidentCord, working undercover for the army, hunts down a former officer charged with starving and torturing prisoners of war.60m2E2The Hostage Fort60m3E3Appointment In CascabelFort Scott offers a reward for Mexican bandit Manuel Garcia, who kidnaps Amby and asks for ransom equal to what Fort Scott is offering.60m4E4The ZoneThe shifting Rio Grande around an island leaves ambiguity as to what nation — the US or Mexico — has authority. The lawless take advantage and stay.60m5E5Rampage60m6E6The RecruitMissing Confederate silver puts Cord on the trail.60m7E7Road of the DeadThe Army sends Cord and McGuire to investigate a case of mass death-by-drowning.60m8E8Golden CircleCord is assigned to accompany Jed Spangler, who has just been released from Yuma prison. The authorities hope Jed will try to recover the loot he stole during the Civil War. Cord wants payback for a friend Jed killed.60m9E9The DiehardsA patrol led by Murdock is ambushed and several are slain under murky circumstances. Cord decides to investigate.60m10E10Johnny Sergeant60m11E11The Death of Yellow SingerAfter killing a Native American leader, a young Navajo woman refuses to defend herself.60m12E12New SavannahAfter the war, a group of Southern women attempt to establish a cotton plantation in the Arizona Territory.60m
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