The Marshal

Season 1, Episode 4, Aired
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Former lawman Micah Torrance has fallen on hard times - and the cowardly Sheltin brothers aim to settle a score with the bitter, old lame-armed drunk. But, as fate would have it, Lucas's tough love and Marks innocent heart have begun to restore Micah's pride - and the pickin's might not be so easy.moreless
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      • This is the first of 39 episodes in which Bill Quinn appears as Sweeney the Bartender - the genial owner/operator of The North Fork Saloon. Edit
      • Marshal Micah Torrance calls McCain "Lucas Boy" throughout the series. That affectionate practice begins with the aging marshal's very first appearance - in this episode. Edit

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      • Besides working together several times on television, Warren Oates appeared in four of Sam Peckinpah's films : Ride the High Country (1962), Major Dundee (1965), The Wild Bunch (1969) and Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974). Edit
      • When he appeared in this episode, James Drury was just two and a half years into his television career and still four years away from starting a nine year run as the star of The Virginian. Edit

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      • Carpenter: I just can't see how a crippled old drunk figures so large. Flory: If it makes any difference, it's a family concern. Carpenter: I'm goin' with - to watch. You might just acquire a bullet hole right through your mean, old heart. Edit
      • (Micah awakens in jail and is introduced to Lucas by the Sheriff) Lucas: Mr. Torrance, I've heard a great deal about you. Micah: Nothing complimentary, I trust. I'm gettin' old and bitter, Mr. McCain, and useless. I was a good peace officer once - fast, too fast. Quit thinkin', thought I'd let my gun hand do my work for me. Don't ever let that happen to you, friend. Cost me this … (rubs his right arm) my nerve. Lucas: You're lucky, Mr. Torrance. Not many men with your reputation live long enough to take off their badges. Micah: Don't call me lucky, son. Edit
      • Micah (standing to leave): Thanks for the lodging, sir. Now, possibly you or your friend here could advance me a few dollars? I seem to be temporarily without funds. I'll pay you back, sir, you can depend on that. Lucas: No you won't you're a drunk. I wouldn't give you a dime for a drink, but I'll give you a job. Micah (disbelievingly): You'll give me a job. Doin' what, swattin' flies? Lucas: Buildin' fences, mister. Hire out to me, you'll do a man's work - if there's any man left. Micah: Mr. McCain, you just hired yourself a hand … one of 'em anyway. Edit

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