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WHISPERING SMITH: Audie's 1961 NBC television series
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The Blind Gun
Episode #1
Aired Monday, May 8, 1961

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Summary: An arrested robber who is blinded in a shootout is promised some reward money to pay for an operation to restore his sight but only if he leads Tom "Whispering" Smith to the loot. Treachery and deceit are found along the way as the thief's former accomplices follow and plot to steal the hidden money for themselves. Guest stars include Jan Merlin and Carol Byron.
Credits:
Broadcasting Network ... NBC
Originally Aired ... Monday, May 8, 1961
Original Copyright ... 1959, Whispering Smith Co.
Genre ... Western / Drama
Length ... 25:39 minutes
Directed By ... Francis D. Lyon
Written By ... Tom Seller
Produced By ... Herbert Coleman
Cast:
Audie Murphy ... Tom "Whispering" Smith
Guy Mitchell ... George Romack
Sam Buffington ... John Richards
Jan Merlin ... Thad Janeck
Robert Osterloh ... Ben Avery
Carol Byron ... Mary Gallagher
Earl Hansen ... Rex Avery
Herbert Lytton ... Doctor
Harry Strang ... Farmer
Other Credits and Crew:
Filming Location ... Hollywood
Studio ... Revue Studios
Exclusive Distributor ... MCA TV
Music ... Richard Shores
Director of Photography ... Bud Thackery
Art Director ... Howard E. Johnson
Editorial Supervisor ... Richard G. Wray
Film Editor ... John Hall
Musical Supervision ... Stanley Wilson
Set Decorator ... Richard Siegel
Sound ... Melvin M. Metcalfe, Sr.
Assistant Director ... Frank Fox
Costume Supervisor ... Vincent Dee
Makeup ... Jack Barron
Hair Stylist ... Florence Bush
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