Island in the Desert (1)

Season 20, Episode 11, Aired
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Festus, in the desert hunting escaped killer Gard Dixon is wounded by the outlaw. He is found by Ben Snow, a half-crazy''hermit who has been living in the desert with his gold for many years.
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      • This episode takes place in 1873. Edit
      • When Ben and Festus are in the desert, you can see two white contrails from jet aircraft in the sky. Edit

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      • 'Portions of this picture were filmed in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Department of the Interior, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management'. Edit

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      • Ben: Gold can build or buy the devil. Edit
      • Festus: Here it is hot enough to fry a horseshoe. Me totin' a load like this. I gotta have me a drink. Edit
      • Ben: (singing) Ten Strike girls are fat 'n sassy, red dyed hair an' mighty brassey.....smiles and sweet talk just like honey, pick your pocket for your money..... Edit

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