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WHISPERING SMITH: Audie's 1961 NBC television series
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Hired to Die
Episode #26
Unaired

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Summary: A prodigal son of a wealthy widow returns to Denver with a newly wed wife. The reunion becomes tragic when a family member suddenly dies at the hands of a Kansas city killer. Guest stars include Arthur Franz and Viola Berwick.

Historical Note: one of six rare and missing unaired episodes rediscovered and made available in 2010.
Credits:
Broadcasting Network ... NBC
Originally Aired ... Unaired
Original Copyright ... 1960, Whispering Smith Co.
Genre ... Western / Drama
Length ... 25:20 minutes
Directed By ... Francis D. Lyon
Written By ... Jack Jacobs
Produced By ... Herbert Coleman
Cast:
Audie Murphy ... Tom "Whispering" Smith
Guy Mitchell ... George Romack
Sam Buffington ... John Richards
Arthur Franz ... Paul Landers
Viola Berwick ... Emma Hunter
Mary Adams ... Mrs. Landers
Pamela Light ... Madge Landers
Jess Kirkpatrick ... Mack, Stage Manager
Dick Cutting ... Banker Gallager
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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