The Virginian
The Stallion
Season 3, Episode 3 · Aired 1964-09-30
Synopsis
A wild stallion escapes its owner, killing a handler in the process. The animal injures itself and is found by Randy who takes it to the nearby ranch of alcoholic horse trainer Charlie Orwell, who nurses it back to health. Most believe the horse bad and wish to have it destroyed but Randy gets Charlie to help him save the animal and with the help of Jodie Wingate, they save Charlie too.
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