Others have given the plot, which is sappy, but watchable. However, this episode boasts an unusual segment -- Barbara Barrie reading (though her character knows it so well it's memorized) from "Oliver Twist." It's unusual because it's a full two or three minutes worth and in a western yet. She also does it so well, to me, it's the highlight of the 90 minutes. She shows how an interpretive reading is done. She's spot on with the rhythm, characterizations, diction, everything. A stand out job and anyone who aspires to Oral Interp or acting should study it.
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The vegan lifestyle
bkoganbing18 August 2017
A whole slew of character players that are most familiar are in this Virginian episode where David Wayne and Barbara Barrie co-star. The Virginian, Trampas, and Steve save Wayne and his pet chimpanzee from a mob. Wayne is preaching on the virtues of being a vegan years before it became popular and the healthy chimp is testimony to that lifestyle. Nice but not a popular subject where the main occupation is raising beef cattle.
Later on however Wayne is suspected of killing trapper Morgan Woodward who was harassing him. The men from Shiloh ranch look for him and protect a ragamuffin bunch of kids and their guardian Barbara Barrie who look to Wayne as a father figure.
Nice story with a great cast.
Later on however Wayne is suspected of killing trapper Morgan Woodward who was harassing him. The men from Shiloh ranch look for him and protect a ragamuffin bunch of kids and their guardian Barbara Barrie who look to Wayne as a father figure.
Nice story with a great cast.
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