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WHISPERING SMITH: Audie's 1961 NBC television series
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The Stake-Out
Episode #4
Aired Monday, May 29, 1961

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Summary: Denver police detective Romack is blackmailed by a gang of former thieving associates. Under threat of revealing Romack's past, the band of robbers tries to get Romack's cooperation in a heist and ups the ante by kidnapping his wife. Detective Tom Smith comes to the rescue. Guest stars include Joyce Taylor, Richard Devon, and John Cliff.
Credits:
Broadcasting Network ... NBC
Originally Aired ... Monday, May 29, 1961
Original Copyright ... 1959, Whispering Smith Co.
Genre ... Western / Drama
Length ... 25:40 minutes
Directed By ... Christian Nyby
Teleplay By ... Harold Swanton
Story By ... Border Chase
    Joseph Hoffman
Cast:
Audie Murphy ... Tom "Whispering" Smith
Guy Mitchell ... George Romack
Sam Buffington ... John Richards
Joyce Taylor ... Edie Romach
Richard Devon ... Duggan
John Cliff ... Mike Garrity
Billy McLean ... Gordon
Lyn Thomas ... Laura
Other Credits and Crew:
Filming Location ... Hollywood
Studio ... Revue Studios
Music Score ... Gerald Friend
Director of Photography ... Bud Thackery
Art Director ... George Patrick
Editorial Supervisor ... Richard G. Wray
Film Editor ... Bud Small
Musical Supervision ... Stanley Wilson
Sound ... Melvin M. Metcalfe, Sr.
Assistant Director ... Willard Sheldon
Set Decorator ... Perry Murdock
Costume Supervisor ... Vincent Dee
Makeup ... Jack Barron
Hair Stylist ... Florence Bush
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