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Indian Scout

Twenty-three soldiers died a the hands of the Comamches at Cold Creek. Will Bailey lost his brother. Will says Amos Cartwwright, the scout led them into an ambush. Matt tells Bailey let the cavalry handle it, and leave Amos alone. Amos comes into the Long Branch with a rifle to see Bailey. Matt escorts Amos out. Amos tells Bailey I'll see you later. Matt suggests Amos stay out at the fort for a couple of days. Amos says don't worry about me. Amos kills Bailey. Matt and Chester are out tracking Amos, so is an indian. Matt finds Amos. Amos married a Comanche and was respected and loved. She died in childbirth. Amos knew about the ambush and did nothing. An indian war party appears on the ridge, friends of Amos. Amos' wife's brother Buffalo Tongue rides down. Amos goes out to meet him. Buffalo Tongue kills him. The indians ride off.

English
  • Originally Aired March 31, 1956
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Production Code 524
  • Network CBS
  • On Other Sites IMDB
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Name Type Role
John Dunkel Writer
Pat Hogan Guest Star
Eduard Franz Guest Star
DeForest Kelley Guest Star
William Vaughn Guest Star
Harold 'Tommy' Hart Guest Star
Charles Marquis Warren Director