There’s
a lot of nostalgia for this television cowboy series because it starred a young
Clint Eastwood in the supporting role of cowhand Rowdy Yates. And it’s a lot of
fun to see the future Dirty Harry -- lean, gangly and totally unsure of
himself – try and find his feet
as an actor in semi-comical shows like Incident of the Reluctant Bridegroom
where Rowdy wakes up after a night in the saloon to find out he went and got
himself married. There’s a lot more to these shows that Clint, though, no
matter how much fun is to watch. Most of the shows are called “incidents” for a
reason since each show centers around something happening that can stop cattleman
Gil Favor (Eric Fleming) from bringing the herd to market. The plots are a
mixed bag, some are strong and some are silly, but the talented ensemble cast
and cinematic camera style make even the mundane shows interesting to watch.
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