The Virginian
The Executioners
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 1962-09-19
Synopsis
A man is publicly hanged for murdering a woman because the local school teacher refuses to alibi him. A mysterious man comes to town, signs on to work as a Shiloh Ranch hand and begins romancing the teacher. However, his odd behavior begins to raise the suspicions of Judge Garth and the local Sheriff who wonder about the motives of the stranger.
In the series
This episode is part of The Virginian (1962–1971) on NBC.
90-minute Shiloh Ranch epic — western prestige before prestige was a pitch deck.
Key cast
- James Drury as The Virginian
- Doug McClure as Trampas
- Lee J. Cobb as Judge Henry Garth