The BEST episodes written by William F. Leicester
#1 - The Clara Beauchamp Story
Wagon Train - Season 1 - Episode 13
A small group of cavalry men are on their way to their new post at a remote fort. At a small distance from the fort they tangle with two Indian Braves out hunting, unaware that their new commanding officer has worked out an agreement with the Chief of the local tribe about hunting rights around the fort and reservation. Not knowing that the Braves were not breaking any rules the troops give chase and shoot one brave dead. The Wagon Train becomes the target for the Chief's anger and he threatens to attack it. Helped by Flint, the Colonel tries to broker an agreement with the Chief and the deal is nearly closed when the Colonel's alchoholic wife appears on the scene. Conflict seems inevitable when she insults the Chief and the deal is off.
#2 - Eddie's Daughter
The Rifleman - Season 2 - Episode 6
After the daughter of Lucas's friend the hotel clerk arrives in North Fork, two strangers threaten her life.
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#3 - The Deed and the Dilemma
Bonanza - Season 8 - Episode 27
Ben assists Georgio Rossi in his battle for water on adjoining property.
#4 - Bureaucrat
Gunsmoke - Season 2 - Episode 25
A government official from Washington warns Matt that he will relieve him of his duties if he does not start using a firmer hand in Dodge.
#5 - Spring Term
Gunsmoke - Season 2 - Episode 12
A man is shot on the streets of Dodge, and Matt realizes that shot was meant for him.
#6 - The Visitor
The Rifleman - Season 2 - Episode 18
Lucas is drawn to a young widow passing through town on her way to claim an inheritance, but others who covet it are trying to kill her.
#7 - Two Plus One
Have Gun, Will Travel - Season 6 - Episode 30
Paladin is riding to meet a lovely French lady in Los Angelos. On the way he encounters an Indian maiden being attacked. The girl, Taymanee, after being rescued, informs Paladin that she now belongs to him. His tryst takes a bad turn when Taymanee's attackers return. Rate it now! Air Date April 6, 1963 Production Code 31177 Top Episodes Genesis The Fifth Bullet Sweet Lady of the Moon The Hanging of Aaron Gibbs A Quiet Night in Town - Part I El Paso Stage The Predators Marshal of Sweetwater American Primitive A Quiet Night in Town - Part II Episode Summary Add/Edit On his way to an assignation with a lovely French lady in Los Angelos, Paladin encounters a Yosemite Indian maiden being attacked by two saddle tramps. Having rescued her, Paladin is nonplussed when the girl, Taymanee, informs him that she now belongs to him. This puts a serious crimp in his plans for a romantic interlude with his French lady, especially when Taymanee's attackers return.
#8 - The Sound of Drums
Bonanza - Season 10 - Episode 10
In the third and final installment of the Rossi family, Georgio Rossi doesn't understand why he cannot allow Indians who have left the reservation to live on his land.
#9 - Big Shadows on the Land
Bonanza - Season 7 - Episode 29
Italian immigrants are determined to establish their own vineyard on Ponderosa property.