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WHISPERING SMITH: Audie's 1961 NBC television series
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Episode #5
Aired Monday, June 5, 1961

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Summary: During a renegade indian attack, calvary officers are shot and killed but from a direction where no indians are found. Suspecting foul play, Tom Smith puts on his former uniform and goes undercover to investigate. Guest stars include Harry Carey, Jr., Della Sharman, and Les Tremayne.
Credits:
Broadcasting Network ... NBC
Originally Aired ... Monday, June 5, 1961
Original Copyright ... 1959, Whispering Smith Co.
Genre ... Western / Drama
Length ... 25:31 minutes
Directed By ... Jerry Hopper
Story By ... Mary Willingham
    Willard Willingham
Story By ... Herbert Coleman
Cast:
Audie Murphy ... Tom "Whispering" Smith
Guy Mitchell ... George Romack
Les Tremayne ... Colonel Middleton
Harry Carey, Jr. ... Sergeant Curt Stringer
Della Sharman ... Carrie Middleton
Paul Baxley ... Corporal Forsythe
Jack Grinnage ... Private Roger Owen
Keith Richards ... Private O'Neill
John War Eagle ... Gray Snake
Other Credits and Crew:
Filming Location ... Hollywood
Studio ... Revue Studios
Exclusive Distributor ... MCA TV
Music ... Richard Shores
Director of Photography ... Neal Beckner
Art Director ... John J. Lloyd
Editorial Supervisor ... Richard G. Wray
Film Editor ... Hal Gordon
Musical Supervision ... Stanley Wilson
Set Decorator ... Carl J. Lawrence
Sound ... Frank Sarver
Assistant Director ... George Bisk
Costume Supervisor ... Vincent Dee
Makeup ... Jack Barron
Hair Stylist ... Florence Bush
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