Duel on Yom Kippur - Dr. Sixgun | 09/23/1954
Summary
In this episode of Doctor Six-Gun, Doc Gray Matson encounters Colonel Turo, a Jewish rancher observing Yom Kippur, who seeks a quiet place to meditate. Meanwhile, a drunken and vengeful cowboy named Harvey Fraser challenges the colonel to a duel, unaware of the holy day's significance. Doc discreetly drugs Fraser's drink to prevent a violent confrontation, allowing the colonel to walk out unarmed. Fraser collapses from the sedative, and the colonel reflects on his pride, concluding the story with a lesson in mercy and respect.
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Episode Introduction: Doctor Six-Gun
Setting the Scene: The Indian Territory and Doctor Six-Gun
Saloon Conversation: Harvey Fraser and Temperance
Riding Out to Meet Colonel Turo
Colonel Turo's Background: Jewish Heritage and Slavery
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New Year's Eve at Colonel Turo's Home
Colonel Turo's Request: Yom Kippur and the Sabbath
Harvey Fraser's Threat and the Challenge
The Confrontation at the Saloon
Yom Kippur Observances and Preparations
Harvey Fraser Waits for the Duel
Colonel Turo Decides to Walk Out
The Walk to the Confrontation
The Standoff and Harvey Fraser's Collapse
Aftermath: Reflections on Honor and Sin
Credits and Cast List
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