"Have Gun - Will Travel" Ella West (1958)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Andrew V. McLaglen

Writers:

Gene Roddenberry (written by)
Herb Meadow (creator) ...

TV Series:

"Have Gun - Will Travel" (1957)

Original Air Date:

4 January 1958 (Season 1, Episode 17)

Genre:

Western

Plot:

Paladin suspects his services may be wasted when he is hired to rein in a fiery female performer's violent, unladylike demeanor. |

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title | Gunfighter | Cult Western | Cult Favorite | Cult TV

Cast

Richard Boone	...	Paladin
Norma Crane	...	Ella West
William Swan	...	Tracey Calvert
Earle Hodgins	...	Tomahawk Carter
Mike Mazurki	...	Breed
Mason Curry	...	Fred - Hotel Manager

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

Canada:G

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Quotes:

Paladin: First, you wouldn't be worth two cents to the show as a lady, and second, it would be impossible in the first place.

Have Shrew, Will Tame

Tiresome "Taming of the Shrew" episode has Paladin come to the aid of his old friend Tomahawk Carter (Earle Hodgins) who wants Paladin to teach his Annie Oakley type star Ella West (Norma Crane in the first and worst of her four appearances on "HGWT") to be a lady.

If the idea wasn't tired enough, Crane's endless over the top chewing of the scenery makes things even worse. She wants to win the love of Tracy (William Swan) and we have no doubts why he's not interested in her until Paladin works his magic. While its always good to see Mike Mazurski, he is given little to do.

A disappointing script from Rodeenberry after two terrific efforts.