The Too, Too Solid Town - Have Gun Will Travel | 06/19/1960 (Ep083)
Summary
In this episode of Have Gun Will Travel, Paladin encounters his old friend Billy Bedloe, who has been released from military prison after a dishonorable court-martial. Billy reveals a plan to assassinate the judge advocate and witnesses who condemned him, seeking revenge against the Army itself. Paladin and his companion Todd attempt to stop the vengeful soldier during a military dedication ceremony in Lawrence, Kansas, where Billy threatens to fire a loaded cannon at the reviewing stand. The story concludes with Billy escaping, leaving behind a bullet hole in Paladin's uniform as a reminde…
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Have Gun Will Travel intro and theme
Paladin at the Carlton Hotel in San Francisco
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Arrival in Lawrence and meeting Todd at the saloon
Reunion with Billy Bedloe and his prison backstory
Todd's advice on friendship and handling Billy
Paladin's history with Billy and the plan to visit him
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Paladin confronts Billy about his revenge plan
Billy's bitterness and Paladin's attempt to reason with him
Todd ties up Billy to prevent him from attending the parade
Transition to the parade scene
The dedication ceremony and Billy's escape
Billy's violent confrontation at the reviewing stand
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy comedy skit
Aftermath of the shooting and Paladin's injury
Paladin reflects on Billy and returns to his hotel
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Have Gun Will Travel credits and sign-off
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