“Badge of Glory”
“Badge of Glory”
Season: 4 episode 30
Series Episode: 122
Air Date: May 7, 1963
Laramie TV series starring John Smith, Robert Fuller, Spring Byington and Dennis Holmes
A Revue Studios production
Teaser
Leviticus 19:11 (KJV) just about covers it.
Cast & Crew Lists
Cast
| Character | Role | Actor | Actor Age | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Slim Sherman" | Owner - Sherman ranch and relay station | John Smith | 32 | Credited |
| Jess Harper | Part owner - Sherman ranch and relay station | Robert Fuller | 29 | Credited |
| Daisy Cooper | Sherman housekeeper | Spring Byington | 76 | Credited |
| Mike Williams | Orphan | Dennis Holmes | 12 | Credited |
| Hoot | Jess' horse | Hoot | Uncredited | |
| Laurie Adams | Bob Talmadge's fiancee | Laraine Stephens | 21 | Credited |
| Amelia Holby | John Holby's wife | Jean Allison | 33 | Credited |
| Reverend John Holby | Lin McCarthy | 45 | Credited | |
| Chuck Logan | Outlaw leader | Gregg Palmer | 26 | Credited |
| Sam Logan | Chuck Logan's brother/Outlaw | Sheldon Allman | 38 | Credited |
| Mason | Waynesville sheriff | George Wallace | 61 | Credited |
| Bob Talmadge | Rancher | Russell Johnson | 38 | Credited |
| Weston | Outlaw | Henry Wills | 42 | Credited |
| Harry | Outlaw | Tru Garrett | Credited | |
| Helen | Saloon owner | Jo Morrow | 23 | Credited |
| Mort Cory | Laramie sheriff | Stuart Randall | 53 | Uncredited |
| W. Severy, M.D. | Waynesville doctor | Uncredited | ||
| Milly | Riverton saloon girl | Uncredited | ||
| Stagecoach driver | Uncredited | |||
| Freightline Intruder | Charles Horvath | 42 | Uncredited | |
| Bystander in Bar Fight | Frankie Marvin | 59 | Uncredited | |
| Tom Clark | Stagecoach driver | Mentioned |
Crew
| Director | Joe Kane |
| Writer | George Slavin |
| Producer | John Champion |
| Assistant to Producer | Rod Peterson |
| Laramie Theme | Cyril Mockridge |
| Director of Photography | Ray Rennahan, A. S. C. |
| Associate Producer | Dan Ullman |
| Art Director | Russell Kimball |
| Editorial Dept. Head/Supervisor | David J. O'Connell |
| Editorial Color Consultant | Alex Quiroga |
| Color Processing by | Consolidated Film Industries |
| Film Editor | Ray C. de Vally, A. C. E. |
| Musical Supervision | Stanley Wilson |
| Sound | Earl Crane, Jr. |
| Makeup Artist | Jack Barron |
| Hair Stylist | Florence Bush |
| Costume & Wardrobe | Vincent Dee |
| Series Stuntmen (uncredited) | Paul Baxley, Joe Canutt. Bill Catching, Chuck Courtney, John Daheim, Leonard P. Geer, Sol Gorss, Hemet, Charles Horvath, Robert F. Hoy, Loren Janes, Hal Needham (stunt double for Russell Johnson) Allen Pinson, Chuck Roberson, Ronnie Rondell Jr., Dean Smith, Tom Steele, Jerry Summers, Jack Williams Note: Robert Fuller often performed his own stunts in the series. |
| Assistant Director | Ben Bishop |
| Set Decoration | John McCarthy & Ralph Sylos |
Epilogue – based on the script “Badge of Glory” by George Slavin
(JESS HARPER comes in the front door of the Sherman ranch house, dressed for church.) DAISY COOPER is primping in front of a mirror on the fireplace mantle and MIKE WILLIAMS is rocking in a chair in the front room Both of them are also dressed for church.)
JESS HARPER: (Enters through ranch house front door, all dressed for church) Wagon’s all hitched and ready to go, Daisy. Where’s Slim?
DAISY COOPER: Should be almost ready. I woke him.
JESS HARPER: So did I, twice. I’ll bet you a dollar it didn’t take.
DAISY COOPER: (Laughs)
(JESS HARPER enters the bedroom. SLIM SHERMAN is lying in bed with the covers pulled all the way up. JESS HARPER reaches down to jostle him,)
JESS HARPER: Slim! It figures. Slim!
SLIM SHERMAN: What’s wrong?
JESS HARPER: The minute I turn my back on you, you go to sleep again. That’s what’s wrong. Now let’s get with it. Everybody’s ready to go to church. Fine example you’re setting for Mike.
SLIM SHERMAN: Is the team hitched up?
JESS HARPER: The teams all hitched up. Now come on.
SLIM SHERMAN: How ’bout the chickens. Are they fed?
JESS HARPER: (Agitated) I fed the chickens, I gathered the eggs and I curried the horses. What do you think I’ve been doing since 6 o’clock this morning? Getting everything ready. Now let’s go.
SLIM SHERMAN: Ya say the team’s hitched up, ‘n everything?
JESS HARPER: Yes, it’s all hitched.
SLIM SHERMAN: That’s real great of you, Jess. Real friendly like. (Pulls back the covers and gets up.) Well, come on. We don’t want to be late for church, do we? (SLIM SHERMAN is totally dressed except for his jacket which he puts on while whistling a few notes. SLIM SHERMAN smiles, claps JESS HARPER on the shoulder and walks out the door.)
JESS HARPER: (Looks down at the bed, frowns, then follows SLIM SHERMAN out, slamming the bedroom door shut behind him.)
Geographical Reference
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Laramie, Wyoming Territory, United States of America
Riverton, Wyoming Territory, United States of America
Waynesville
Fare
Coffee
Steak with potatoes and onions
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