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WHISPERING SMITH: Audie's 1961 NBC television series
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Dark Circle
Episode #18
Aired Monday, September 4, 1961

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Summary: A scheme is hatched to take advantage of one of Denvers most talented lawyers who has made plenty of enemies and happens to be a well-known drunk. When plans go wrong, the attorney is murdered and Denver police detectives are summoned to investigate. Guest stars include E.J. Andre and Diana Millay.
Credits:
Broadcasting Network ... NBC
Originally Aired ... Monday, September 4, 1961
Original Copyright ... 1960, Whispering Smith Co.
Genre ... Western / Drama
Length ... 25:29 minutes
Directed By ... Herbert Coleman
Teleplay By ... William F. Leicester
    Mary Willingham
    Willard Willingham
Story By ... William F. Leicester
Produced By ... Herbert Coleman
Cast:
Audie Murphy ... Tom "Whispering" Smith
Guy Mitchell ... George Romack
Sam Buffington ... John Richards
E.J. Andre ... Philo Branch
Adam Williams ... Ben
Richard Reeves ... Ev Tabor
Diana Millay ... Ellen Blanch
Carleton Young ... Gilly Fender
Frances Morris ... Fender's Housekeeper
Salvador Baguez ... Cantina Owner
Other Credits and Crew:
Filming Location ... Hollywood
Studio ... Revue Studios
Exclusive Distributor ... MCA TV
Music ... Richard Shores
Director of Photography ... Lionel Lindon
Art Director ... Martin Obzina
Editorial Supervisor ... David J. O'Connell
Film Editor ... Eugene Pendleton
Musical Supervision ... Stanley Wilson
Set Decorator ... Carl J. Lawrence
Sound ... William Lynch
Assistant Director ... Milton Carter
Costume Supervisor ... Vincent Dee
Makeup ... Jack Barron
Hair Stylist ... Florence Bush
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