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S3 E32 The Siesta Killer

Western

TV-PG

24m

Aug 1, 1960

The mysterious Siesta Killer leaves a trail of blood and terror across the Southwest, striking during the Siesta hours when everyone's resting from the afternoon heat. Hollister foregoes a few of his cat naps to solve the mystery.

Season 3, 39 Episodes

To The Last Man,

A rancher hires a gunfighter (guest star James Coburn) to protect him from Jeff Harper, the last member of a family which has waged a feud with the rancher. Harper says he wants a truce with the rancher, but the hired gunfighter's trigger finger itches.

The Hidden Gunman,

Sheriff Hollister (Pat Conway) arrests pretty Anita Torreon as a receiver of loot for a holdup gang and takes her to Prescott to stand trial. But, aboard the stagecoach, disguised gunmen suddenly appear to rescue Anita and recover the loot.

The Lady And The Gun,

Beautiful Elizabeth Blythe (Allison Hayes) comes from New York to Tombstone to write a story about 'the town too tough to die.' Her nose for news promptly leads her into mortal danger when she is captured by outlaw Ed Chandler (Don Kennedy).

The Man From Yuma,

Released from prison together, Jake Conroy (Lee Van Cleef) and Hobe Jones scheme to rob a rich mine owner. With the cash in their control, the thieves ride hard from Mexico with Sheriff Clay Hollister and Editor Harris Claibourne in pursuit.

Hollister stops gunman Jess Buckhorn from shooting Little Hawk (Leonard Nimoy) who denies stealing horses from a mission. Attorney Fred Griffin, the gunman's secret employer, is plotting to discredit the Indians so he can gain title to their land.

Writer Jay Pell sets out to create a new legendary bad man for his readers. He persuades an outlaw to hold up a stagecoach so that he can write an 'eyewitness' account. When things go wrong, Sheriff Clay Hollister is tricked into another scheme.

With his fiancée arriving from London, Ron Browning will do anything to keep her from finding out what a failure he is…even die…at least on paper. But his courage in a later crisis may restore his self-respect and save the Sheriff at the same time.

Even The Young Can Kill,

Paul Hayden is baited into a fight with three wild brothers, wounding one. When he later meets and falls in love with Karen Thomas, the sister of his three assailants, Hollister attempts to untangle the snarled affairs and prevent murder.

The Price On Clay's Head,

In self-defense, Sheriff Hollister gunned down the son of the richest rancher in the territory, who offers a reward for Clay's death. A Marshal of a neighboring town lures the sheriff out of town so he, himself, can kill Clay and claim the reward.

For Want Of A Nail,

A wealthy rancher is killed and robbed of the ranch payroll. With only a horseshoe print to go by, Sheriff Hollister and Editor Claibourne set about trapping the culprit and end up meeting him in a furious fight. Alan Hale, Jr. guest stars.

Sentenced to hang for a holdup murder, Reed Barker meets his fate at the gallows... but when the rope breaks when the trap is sprung, he is freed under Territorial Law. Sheriff Hollister and Editor Claibourne must unravel the mystery.

Death Writes A Headline,

Angered over several recent mine disasters, Sheriff Hollister wages a campaign for mine safety legislation with the aid of Editor Claibourne of the Tombstone Epitaph. In the process, they uncover a clever ruse to discredit the safety campaign.

Adam Kirby witnesses a murder in the livery stable; then makes the mistake of 'shooting off his mouth about it, leading to the killer coming after him. Sheriff Hollister 'baits' a trap with Kirby and waits...to trap the killer and save Kirby.

Advice From A Dead Man,

When a U.S. Marshal is ambushed while bringing in outlaw Kyle Dodge he turns his captive over to Sheriff Hollister just before he dies, with the cryptic warning 'Trust nobody.' Forewarned, the Sheriff forestalls a clever attempt to free Dodge.

A Funeral For Chalky,

In order to trap an outlaw gang, the Epitaph reports that a gang member is turning the state's witness. The outlaw dies of his wounds, but his death is kept secret. In a bold move, the gang kidnaps Claibourne and offers to exchange him for the outlaw.

The Editor witnesses a murder, identifying Vic Reel as the killer. Hollister arrests Reel, but before the trial, gang leader Jason Douglas sends 'triggers' to kill Claibourne, setting the stage for a big shootout in the streets of Tombstone.

No Widow For Tombstone,

Rancher Bert Magraw returns from Denver with his young bride Jeannie. The same day, notorious gunslinger Vince Sanders arrives in town and baits Magraw into a gunfight. Sheriff Hollister steps in to save Magraw's life and uncover a conspiracy.

Prisoner To Yuma,

Convicted of slugging and robbing a miner, Renee Carter is being taken to Yuma prison. When the miner dies, she must return for trial, but Hollister believes she is covering up for a gambler, Frank Fallon, who will try to prevent her return.

Returning to Tombstone with lawyer Gay Monahan, Hollister is just in time to prevent a gunfight between mine owner Big Jim Gerson and his manager, Feeny Spindler. Spindler hires the lady lawyer who digs up some surprising facts and a frozen body.

Hollister investigates a series of mysterious deaths among the silver miners and links Lily Murdock, the town's most respected woman, with the tragedies. Lily is so well-liked by the townspeople that the sheriff dares not accuse her openly.

Marshal Vern Fawcett turns in his badge after accidentally shooting an outlaw in the back. When Holcomb's three vengeful brothers ride into Tombstone, Sheriff Hollister helps Fawcett regain his courage for the fight against lawlessness.

Hollister rushes a young, wounded hoodlum to Tombstone's hospital, putting him under the care of nurse Mary Rice. But when the notorious Gayleyville gang kidnaps her and the dying boy, Hollister and the wounded man each attempt to save the nurse.

Code For Killers,

Fragments of the Epitaphs are found at the scene of a robbery and on the body of a known killer. Hollister and Claibourne discover a strange code in the help wanted ads and, with a planned typographic 'error,' they smoke out a robbery gang.

The Safe Crackers,

Young and beautiful Liz Dolthan stands by as Hollister opens a safe to deposit personal valuables belonging to the stagecoach passengers. When the safe is robbed, Hollister devises a ruse to make Liz reveal the fact that she has an amazing memory.

Revenge Is A Lady,

Sheriff Hollister (Pat Conway) faces off against a brother (Andrew Prine) and his beautiful sister (June Blair), both of whom are looking to avenge the death of their notorious outlaw father, Jonas Bell. And Hollister is the target.

Escape From Hanging,

It's Sheriff Clay Hollister's duty to hang murderer Sam Edwards. However, on a fateful morning, his brother appears, armed with a case of dynamite. Saving Sam from the gallows, his brother abducts Editor Harris Claibourne to hold him hostage.

Three holdup men clean out the Tombstone bank and, as he goes to question a local farmer, Hollister is kidnapped. Epitaph editor Harris Claibourne and Hollister's deputy come to terms with the holdup of men as a result of a startling revelation.

Outlaw Frank Banta (William Conrad) and his outlaws kidnap the Territorial Governor and hold him hostage for the release of a condemned man. When Sheriff Hollister surrenders himself in exchange for the Governor, Banta prepares to hang them both.

When Belle Reed comes to Tombstone from Philadelphia looking for excitement and finds it by falling in love with wanted murderer Ben Quaid, her twin sister arrives from the East to 'rescue' her. But all may be fair in love and love.

Low Card Kills,

Sheriff Clay Hollister encounters three escaped criminals who have just discovered a fortune in silver. They capture him and plan his death to protect their secret. With no guns and his hands tied, Hollister must think fast in order to survive.

Hunt The Man Down,

Sheriff Eli Parsons asks Hollister to help track down three convicts, one of them an innocent man. The chase leads Hollister and Claibourne into an Indian ambush. Hollister captures one of the fugitives and is able to identify the innocent man.

The Siesta Killer,

The mysterious Siesta Killer leaves a trail of blood and terror across the Southwest, striking during the Siesta hours when everyone's resting from the afternoon heat. Hollister foregoes a few of his cat naps to solve the mystery.

Killer At Large,

Hollister receives word that Kansas Joe Barton has been released from prison and is threatening to kill the judge who sentenced him...who is now the Territorial Governor. Hollister puts into action a dangerous plan to lure the killer into the open.

Hollister captures outlaw Lafe Jackson who is on his way to a rendezvous with his gang to divide the proceeds of a robbery. Lafe kills both horses, forcing Clay to take his prisoner in on foot, giving Lafe's gang time to catch up and rescue him.

The Iron Coach,

While General Crook and Geronimo are negotiating a treaty, a fanatic bravely challenges Geronimo's leadership and starts a series of bloody massacres in the territory. Hollister (Pat Conway) must devise a trap for the renegade to save Tombstone.

Wanted - By The Epitaph,

The 'Tombstone Epitaph's' Editor Claibourne is following up on a report that a notorious outlaw is living in Tombstone as a respected citizen. Hollister thinks that this search is his jurisdiction and sets out to score a new 'beat' on his good friend.

His gun-arm badly wounded, Clay Hollister (Pat Conway) takes a vacation in Tucson where he encounters the brother of a killer he once brought to justice. With Clay at a disadvantage, he is forced to a shooting showdown...left-handed.

Hollister doesn't know the identity of the 'brain' directing an epidemic of outlawry in the Territory. But when handsome Horn Burnett and his brother commit murder, the attachment of a rancher's wife for the outlaw gives Clay a hint at the truth.

Calculated Risk,

Sheriff Clay Hollister (Pat Conway) goes undercover as prisoner Bert Taggert in order to prevent Mexican bandit chief Juan Diega from robbing the Tombstone bank in order to finance his revolutionaries. But then the real Taggert shows up.

Details

Tombstone Territory

Western

TV-PG

3 Seasons

26m

The tall tales of this rugged frontier outpost are fashioned into exciting epics of adventure. Sheriff Clay Hollister battles shifty gamblers, cattle thieves and gunslingers.

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