The Virginian
The Saddle Warmer
Season 7, Episode 1 · Aired 1968-09-18
Synopsis
A former medical student drifting west feels responsible for a broken leg suffered by Trampas and offers to take the ranch hand's place until he recovers. He has a hard time fitting in with the other hands while a girl he met earlier tracks him down to help her.
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