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Hey, clerk.

- Somebody get married? - Married?

Billy Young's gang just robbed the bank.

"Maverick."

Starring James Garner and Jack Kelly.

Produced by Warner Bros.

From the entertainment capital of the world.

Produced for television by Warner Bros.

Please, don't say anything.

Thank you. You've been very kind.

I do owe you an explanation. Don't I?

No.

Uh, but it's nice to know you have one.

You see...

Would you be interested in earning some money?

Not as a rule, but I was a depositor in the bank

that was robbed last night.

What is it you want done?

I can't see them now, but they...

Those two men.

They're wanted for murder in Santa Fe.

I live there. They may have seen me

and they know I'd recognize them.

What you want is a sheriff.

You can get one of those for nothing.

No, I can't.

He and his deputies and half the men in town

are still out looking for the Billy Young gang.

I want those two men held until the sheriff gets back.

I'll pay you...$300.

Sold. Can I have it in large bills?

- I'm a business woman, mister... - Maverick.

...Mr. Maverick, and I never pay for anything...

- ...until it's delivered. - I have to trust you.

I don't even know if they are wanted for murder.

Then look in the sheriff's office

there's sure to be a poster on them.

Their names are Mills and Asher.

A $100 now and the rest later.

Three hundred, when you deliver them to the sheriff.

Well, there maybe a reward too. The posters will say.

Well, you oughta follow them.

I have to stop by the sheriff's office first, remember?

Well, then hurry.

But shouldn't you wait here for a while?

I have some important business that can't wait.

Maybe you were right about waiting. You go on ahead.

Where'll I find you?

When the posse gets back, I'll meet you

in the sheriff's office.

My name is Alice Appleton.

Hope I haven't kept you waiting miss.

Just sneaked out for a bite.

Oh, no. I just came in for a moment to rest.

Thank you.

You and me are gonna be in trouble

now that's just what's gonna happen.

Let's just get out of town tonight.

Is that the only tune you know?

It's the best one I know.

Good evening, Mr. Asher and Mr. Mills.

Now who are you?

I'm a conscientious citizen.

Say, what is this?

This is a citizen's arrest, naturally.

Open your coats.

Drop the gun belts.

You got a badge or a warrant?

When the sheriff gets back, I'm gonna let you talk to him.

He's got badges, warrants, posters, everything.

Now, what do you want with us?

I want you to help tie each other up.

Whatever you think you're doing, you wait--

- Sam, shut up. - I'm gonna--

Haven't you got it yet?

We've been took again.

- We just ain't in her class. - Huh?

Abigail.

She put him up to this. She's probably working a con

somewhere around town and needed us

out of the way for a while.

We're right, mister?

- Abigail? - Abigail Allen.

- What name she give you? - That's it. It was her.

What kind of story did she hand you?

What kind of story you boys got?

Oh, it won't be near as good as hers.

She stole $2,000 from us.

We was tryin' to cheat her out of her mind--

What do you mean cheat?

We gave her 2,000 in cash, didn't we?

We thought the mining claim was worth $20,000.

Nicest job of selling a solded mine I ever saw.

You boys got a real good story.

Well, that's the truth.

We followed her here to Yellow River.

I was about to talk him into given up.

You could have saved the three of us a lot of trouble.

Gentlemen, I've got a feeling I ought to believe you.

See, I've got an Abigail Allen in my life too.

The name's Samantha.

But we're still gonna wait for the sheriff to get back.

And don't think you're gonna get away with an apology.

- I'm gonna have a law-- - Sam, shut up.

- Any sign of Abigail? - No.

I'm gonna let you untie him. I'm afraid to.

- You ought to be. - Oh, now, take it easy, Sam.

She took us in too. You can't blame him.

[Bart] Thanks.

I'm gonna go looking for her. She owes me $300.

- You wanna come along? - Oh, not me.

I ain't smart enough to fight her.

And neither are you.

We got a store to run.

Mister... if you find her...

...give her a kiss from me.

Miss Allen.

Excuse me, ma'am, but hadn't we ought to bed down

the herd down for tonight?

We have to leave that up to Mr. Grimes, Davie.

Or don't you think so?

Fifteen hundred I put in this drive was not mine.

I borrowed half of it.

So, I just can't ignore what might happen.

What might happen?

Shale River's only ten miles ahead.

The cattle get the scent, they're gonna make

a beeline for it.

- Well? - Sun's almost down, ma'am.

They start stampeding now, we could lose half the herd.

How much farther to the Shale River, Fred?

- Why? - Just curious.

Maybe 12 miles.

With the little wind isn't that near enough

for the cattle to smell it?

Maybe.

Why do you ask?

Those cattle are thirsty.

If they smell water mightn't they stampede?

Ride up and start turning them.

Easy.

She didn't think of this all by herself now

did she, little fella?

- Oh? - The point is, why didn't you?

Well, I'll be honest with you, Abi. I didn't think of it.

But it won't happen again.

Maybe you think you oughta be bossing this drive.

I've been on a drive. That makes me

just smart enough to know I can't boss one.

Hey, hey!

Come on! Ho! Ho! Ho!

[Abigail] Fred.

[Bart] Hello, Miss Appleton.

Now, back to "Maverick."

Hello, Mr. Maverick.

Where did you come from?

Right where you left me, Abi.

We do have some things to talk over, don't we?

Yes.

Will you please excuse us for a minute?

Where are those two men?

When last seen, they were headed for Santa Fe

where they're wanted for murder.

I do owe you an explanation, don't I?

You just owe me $300.

I can't afford another explanation.

But I don't have the money.

Every dime I own is in the cattle.

You must have had a lot of dimes.

It was only $2,000 and...

I took an option on the herd with that.

My partners gave me the rest of the money.

That bill of sale wouldn't be just in your name...

- ...would it? - Why, yes.

Only because I found the herd and made the deal.

Miss Allen, you'll be glad to know

there's a way you can pay me.

I'll cut 60 head out driving back to Yellow River

and at five dollars each I'll have the $300, you owe me.

But you can't.

They're worth at least $20 a head in Kansas.

Yeah, but it's a two month ride to Kansas

and I don't think you're gonna get 'em there.

Why not?

Who's trail boss? You?

- Now, what's wrong? - The way they're bedded down.

The cattle are skittish when they first start to drive.

Bunch together like that

one of those big steers just liable to swish his tail

in the night and hit another one on the face and...

...you'll have stampede on your hands.

Have you ever bossed a trail drive, Mr. Maverick?

In my irresponsible youth.

Before I settled down to the life

of a quiet respectable poker player.

- Mr. Maverick, I need you. - Not again.

I'll just cut out my 60 head.

[Abigail] Please.

Fred Grimes, he's one of my partners

he's been a ranch hand for ten years.

He claims that qualifies him as a trail boss.

Well, maybe you better drive the herd back to Yellow River

while you still got him.

You know, ranching and trail driving

just aren't the same thing.

Trail bosses get a $100 a month.

I'll pay you three times that.

You said you needed the money.

- How big is the herd? - 1,700.

- All steers? - Mixed.

Oh.

I'm about to try the impossible, Abigail.

Uh, to get the best of you.

I'll, uh, I'll boss your drive for the salary mentioned.

Plus a dollar for every head delivered in Kansas.

- Oh, but that's-- - Robbery.

I thought you'd recognize it.

I'll take my chances with Grimes.

Abigail.

You have any idea how many herds have been lost completely

because the trail boss made one little mistake?

- Four hundred. - Mm-hmm.

You're a thief, Mr. Maverick.

There just isn't anything I can do about it.

You're hired.

I'll introduce you to my partners.

Oh... about Yellow River

you won't say anything to anyone, will you?

I won't if you won't.

That's kind of a painful memory.

I think I'm gonna like you.

- Got a first name? - Bart.

What name are you using for the moment?

You're all wrong about me. Really, you are.

And my name is Abigail Allen.

Nice to meet you, Miss Apple...

Well, Miss Allen.

Pete, there'll be one more for supper.

I already figured that.

Gentlemen, this is Bart Maverick.

My partners, Professor von Schulenburg.

Horace Cusack.

- And Fred Grimes. - Fred.

I've just hired Mr. Maverick to boss the drive.

Where do you get off hiring anybody?

This is a partnership.

We already got a trail boss.

Oh, I think the others will go along with me.

And Mr. Maverick, he's trail bossed before.

- You haven't. - But I know cattle.

No sense paying a $100 a month for no reason.

Three hundred a month, Mr. Grimes.

Plus a dollar for every head delivered in Kansas.

He's silly. Agree to that, I will not.

Well, Cusack

you're a shareholder, what do you say?

I-I don't hardly think no trail boss is worth that much.

And I say, he is.

Abi, you've been outvoted.

Well, I'll go along anyway.

- Thank you, Bart. - It's not that I'm generous.

Your partners will find out

a trail boss is worth that much.

Of course, if you lose too many cows before that

I'll have to raise my price.

Something funny the way I eat?

No. You know, I had a good friend once who ate that way.

But he was a squirrel.

Well, I'm a vegetarian. I don't believe in eating meat.

You're in the cattle business?

None of us in the cattle business.

This lovely Fraulein promise each of us

if we invests in the cattle drive

not only a small fortune we win, but the lady also.

Professor, I did no such thing.

Promise is... the wrong word.

Hint is, uh, maybe better.

Maverick, the posse got back before you left Yellow River?

Yeah, they'd brought back three of the hold up men.

They didn't catch Billy Young, did they?

Nope.

You owe me a dollar, Horace.

Heh I told him they wouldn't catch Billy.

That kid has gone through four gangs in two years.

They catch everyone, but him.

He's a wizard.

Sound like you're on his side.

He never stole nothing from me.

When he does, I'll see if I can work up a peeve against him.

You're right professor. Better get started.

Good. The food, I was afraid I might have to finish it.

You don't like the food, fire me.

Come on!

Looks like you've had a little trouble?

Seems afraid of us, maybe she'll talk to you.

What happened?

Where are your horses?

Are you alone?

They killed my father.

Who killed him?

Two men.

They stole our horses and our food.

Shot him when he tried to stop them.

When did it happen?

Yesterday.

He died this morning.

Can you ride a horse?

Why don't you get on mine and ride along with her?

Come on, there's nothing you can do here.

Where were you going?

- To Kansas. - Oh.

Then you're gonna be alright.

We're driving some cattle there and you can travel with us.

Did you come from Yellow River? I keep feeling we've met before.

We came up from Taos.

We're gonna bed the herd right over there.

If there's anything you want from the wagon

you can get it later.

Come on.

[Fred] Calming the herd?

- Fred, you startled me. - Couldn't you sleep?

I must be overtired.

I guess I'm getting soft.

I wouldn't want you any other way.

Well, we better try and get some rest.

Abi.

I wanna talk to you.

Well, I'll still be here tomorrow.

Things were real nice with us...

...till this fellow Maverick showed up.

Now, suddenly everything's gone wrong.

Why?

Fred, you have much more to lose than I do

if this herd doesn't get to Kansas.

That's not what I'm talking about.

The herd's not the problem, it's you.

I wanna know where I stand.

Where you stand?

I don't know what you told the others

but between us it was real clear.

I didn't quit my job and risk all my cash

just to make a little money and you know it.

Oh, maybe you remember this.

Fred! Fred, don't.

Let go of me. Fred!

I'm glad you did that.

Because now we can stop being polite.

And I paid $3000 for something I intended.

That was for her and me both.

Fred! Fred, he's just a boy.

Then he shouldn't fool with the men.

Alright, that's all.

- What's that for? - Keep you from losing the herd.

Those cattle won't be trail-broke for another week

till then anything might set 'em off.

Now, fight's one of the best ways there is.

This isn't over, kid.

Just postponed.

- Why ain't he up? - Let him sleep if he can.

I know, I didn't get much sleep last night.

He can make it up next winter.

Come on, kid.

Come on

Hey.

Now, back to "Maverick."

[Horace] Dust to dust.

And we pray that his soul go to heaven.

And the soul of the coward who took his life

go to hell and damnation. Amen.

Just a minute.

You think I did it.

Come on. I wanna hear somebody say it.

And I really will kill someone.

Come on, you noodles.

I know all about the fight you had

and what you said when it was stopped.

No one else here had any reason to kill the boy.

Fred, there'll be no more fighting.

Kill each other in Kansas when we don't need you anymore.

If it'll make you feel any better...

...I don't think you killed him.

Thanks.

I'll give you a chance to say that again

when the drive's over.

Tell you all one thing for sure

somebody right here did it.

An Indian would have taken the kid's hair.

And nothing's missing, so it wasn't a thief.

It was somebody right here.

Well, let's go get those cattle moving.

I've been waiting for you to make a mistake, Grimes.

- You just made one. - What mistake?

If I don't tell you'll have lose the herd.

[Bart] There's your mistake. Getting unsaddled.

Come on, you can talk plain English.

See that over there?

- Them clouds? - Yeah.

They ain't moving this way.

They don't have to. That's a storm building up.

We're gonna see it and hear it and so are the cattle.

if we can stay saddled with the herd maybe they won't run.

Even if they do at least we'll be running with 'em.

Noisy isn't it, little friends?

Hell, it's a long way off

and doesn't mean a thing.

Just settle.

Settle down. Settle down.

♪ Play the fife lowly ♪

♪ And beat the drum slowly ♪

♪ Play the dead march... ♪

♪ Put bunches of roses ♪

♪ All over my coffin ♪

♪ To deaden the sounds ♪

♪ of the clods as they fall ♪♪

There they go!

Shouldn't somebody be out on the watch?

Somebody, Not me. Ah!

A pack of wolves couldn't budge that herd now.

They've run it all out.

Any idea how many we lost?

Oh, 50. No more than that.

Will you settle for $1500?

- Fifteen hundred, what? - Dollars.

To boss the drive. $1500 flat.

Is it a deal?

That's quite a cut under my offer.

But you got yourself a deal.

Thanks, Fred.

[Bart] Here comes Jean and the cook.

Heh! It's a good thing you lit that fire.

If you hadn't we'd never have found you.

[Abigail] Well, we're glad you did.

How anyone can be glad I don't understand.

One of you a killer, and everybody laughing.

Tonight I sleep with a gun in my hand.

A nut sandwich, Horace?

That's right.

I will eat no more filth!

This man's a poisoner, not a cook.

If I was a poisoner you'd have been dead a week ago.

No more backtalk from you, mein herr.

- I'm your employer. - You're my what?

Why you, two cent tin of lard.

You ain't good enough to eat with the hogs. You know that?

- You! - Hey...

Let him come, Horace. I never seen a Dutchman yet

I couldn't like.

Why, you big overgrown baboon!

What happened to the Heidelberg accent, professor?

What you ask?

He ain't no Dutchman.

He killed the boy.

You're a fake and a killer.

Maybe you better explain that accent.

Alright, I'm-I'm not a professor from Austria.

But that doesn't make me a killer.

Just what are you?

Nothing. I-I didn't have any reason.

Nobody does things with no reason.

Alright, I had a reason, but I have

but it wouldn't mean anything to any of you.

Try us and see.

I lived in Philadelphia.

A little fat man.

Kind people never remember his name.

I left there and came out west.

When I got here...

...I was Prof. von Schulenburg from Vienna.

I told you you wouldn't understand.

But it worked.

When I walked into a room...

...people didn't, didn't look up and think...

...here comes that fat funny little...

...what's his name?

They thought...

...here comes that professor from Vienna.

Made all the difference.

All the difference between nothing...

...and something.

Tell me, Professor von Schulenburg.

Just what is it you don't like about my cookin'?

[Horace] Hey, Pete. Come on and get up.

Pete! Come on. Get up.

Maverick!

I'm gettin' outta here. I can't stand this anymore.

I don't wanna be killed.

Why did you do that?

- If he hadn't I would have. - I'm sorry, Cusack.

But another second you would've been hollering like a banshee.

I had to do it.

Where's the professor?

He's with the cattle.

Somebody here is a killer.

We got two more weeks on the trail

before we get to Kansas.

What are we gotta do about it?

From here on, there'll be two on watch all night.

One with the herd, the other here.

Who protects us when the killer is on watch?

I wish he, or she would be that stupid.

You don't think I'm capable of murder, do you?

I haven't the slightest idea. Are you?

When I said she that included you too.

I know.

From here on you're the cook.

Well, I guess it won't be any worse than Pete's.

Hey! Hey!

Well, I guess I was a little too hard on old Pete.

Your cooking is not much better than his was.

I know. I learnt from my father.

Here he comes.

- Good news? - The best.

The cow pens are empty and waiting.

That's only half of it.

They're paying $22 a head.

We're not just filthy...

- ...we're filthy rich! - How did they know us?

Eh, democrats nominated Sam Tildon to run against Hase.

And they caught all, but two of gang that robbed that bank.

Baldy McKanders and Billy Young are still loose.

What time do you think we'll get the herd in tomorrow?

Around noon if we're lucky.

World looks pretty good to me right now.

Except for one thing.

After we sell the herd we'll split up.

We'll never know which one of us is the sneaking killer.

That's where you're wrong, Fred.

I know which one of us it is.

Our little orphan girl here. Ms. Baxter.

Now, back to "Maverick."

That's not a very funny joke.

I'm wrong I'll pretend I was just joking.

Well, you are wrong, and I don't think it's funny.

- Yeah, neither do I. - Don't move that hand.

Fred, look under that cloth and don't get careless.

Why?

- How'd you know? - I don't know how.

May be a girl knowing nothing about how to cook.

Back in town I saw descriptions

of... Baldy McKanders and Billy Young.

Baldy's fit her poor dead father.

That's when it hit me.

Why'd you do it? Why'd you kill 'em?

Get him on a horse.

I'll take him in now, I'll stay in town tonight

and ride up and meet you in the morning.

Wait. Wait.

I got $20,000

it's all yours if you let me go.

You'll tell us why you killed him?

Yes.

- Alright, you got yourself-- - You can't do that.

Go ahead.

You'll let me go?

That's right. You got my word on it.

- What about them? - Them too.

- You swear I got your word. - Yes.

I killed Davie because I rode with him once

on the Barzee Spread.

He didn't recognize me at first but he would've.

Cook, figured out who I was and told me so.

Said he didn't care whether I got caught or not.

Never took anything of his.

Just figured I couldn't chance him.

And the money?

Buried, back where Baldy died.

Alright, get going.

I need clothes and a gun.

You're not even gonna get a horse.

- You said-- - I said I'd let you go.

That's all. Now, get started.

We can't let him go. No matter what you said.

Yes, we can.

The sheriff and two deputies are just over that hill.

Hyah. Hoo, hoo, hoo.

Mighty fine lookin' herd, ma'am.

Better than 1,600 head, I'd say.

About 16 and a half. We lost some on the way.

Well we'll try to have an exact count for you by 3:30.

We can meet at the bank.

- May I give you a lift. - Thank you.

Don't know about the rest of you

but I need to spend some time leaning against the nearest bar.

And I'm going to the hotel and soak in a tub till 3:00.

See you at the bank at 3:30.

You see, the train leaves in an hour

and I simply must be on it.

Well, all we got is a rough count now, Ms. Allen.

Little more than 1,600 head, I understand.

Well, I'm willing to settle on the basis of exactly 1,600.

And there are at least 50 head more.

The bill of sale states 1700, and we lost less than 50.

It means that much to me to be on that train.

Well, I... Guess am too much of a businessman

to pass up a deal like this.

Now, let's see, that'll come to...

...$35,200, Ms. Allen.

I expect you'll want cash.

Oh, yes. I wanna pay my riders before the train leaves.

Alright, fine. Well, I'll tell you what you do now.

You just endorse over this bill of sale to me.

Henry Sawyer.

Alright, 30.

Thirty-five thousand dollars, Ms. Allen.

Plus $200.

That's an awful lot of money for a little lady

like you to carry around.

I'm sure I'll manage.

Well, you have been very kind.

- Thank you and goodbye. - Well, it's been my pleasure...

...to serve you. Y'all come back, now, you hear.

Tell me, Abi, you don't have any relatives

named Crawford, do you?

Samantha Crawford for instance.

Pretty good wages for a trail boss.

Yeah, well, I figured I earned them

and not just for keeping my eye on the herd.

Easiest money I ever made.

You know, I didn't get everything I thought

I'd bargained for.

You've been a very good friend, Fred.

I'm gonna miss you. All of you.

You know what I'm going to do this.

Buy a ten gallon hat, a pair of high heel boots

and I'm gonna move to Vienna.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye, professor.

- Maverick, bye. - Goodbye, Fred.

- Bye. - Bye, Horace.

- Goodbye. Goodbye. - Horace, good luck.

You made out real well.

Yeah, how about having dinner with me tonight?

Oh, I still haven't taken that bath.

I'd like one myself.

After which we'll meet in our hotel dining room.

Well, I suppose this is where we say goodbye.

I'm afraid so.

Why don't you come to New Mexico with me, Abi?

It gets awful cold in Montana...

I'm glad you asked me.

But I'm afraid it's Montana for me.

I hear it's quite strike and...

...you know how I feel about cold.

I should.

Well, bye, Abi.

Goodbye, Bart.

What's the hurry, Mr. Maverick?

New Mexico will still be there.

I'm not going to New Mexico. I'm going to Montana.

[Bret] In our next you'll meet an unforgettable character

named Waco Williams.

Played to perfection by an old friend of mine

and a favorite of yours Wayde Preston.

Well, what do you want?

- I'm waiting. - What for?

For you to take your coats off.

- Waco. - Y'know, you're gonna get...

...the trouble you're asking for.

I'm being as reasonable as they are.

You took your coat off, and they...

[Bret] I had very a simple problem to begin with

to keep Waco alive.

But Waco just wasn't ready to cooperate.

Oh, Waco. Now, what did you go and do that for?

When I was five years old, big kid made me eat some dirt.

I didn't like it. And I haven't had another bite of it since.

That fellow you've been waiting for

he's out in the street askin' for you.

You sure got some hard lookin' friends.

I reckon that'll be Mr. Hart.

Now, Waco. Waco, just once listen to me.

Your whole philosophy of life is wrong.

Don't go out there. Come out the back with me.

- And we can be at-- - Goodbye, Bret.

You stayin' long in Bent City?

That depends on how things go.

What kind of things? You're not homesteaders, are ya?

You ask a lot of questions, don't you?

Mister, don't get smart with me.

He's a lawman, Waco. Maybe he's just doin' his job.

You beat him up, and you did a good job.

Now, let me give you a little friendly advice.

Get outta town while you're still alive.

Kinda pretty, ain't she?

So, you're Waco Williams.

I expected more.

Well, if you're Colonel Bent, I expected less.

We're gonna shoot you down.

I kinda hate to say this, but I guess, I'm with him.

[Bret] I think you'll enjoy the fun and excitement in this one.

Try to be with us for, "The Saga of Waco Williams."

♪ Who is the tall dark stranger there? ♪

♪ Maverick is the name ♪

♪ Ridin' the trail to who knows where ♪

♪ Luck is his companion ♪

♪ Gamblin' is his game ♪

♪ Smooth as the handle on a gun ♪

♪ Maverick is the name ♪

♪ Wild as the wind in Oregon ♪

♪ Blowin' up a canyon ♪

♪ Easier to tame ♪

♪ Riverboat ring your bell ♪

♪ Fare thee well Annabel ♪

♪ Luck is the lady that he loves the best ♪

♪ Natchez to New Orleans ♪

♪ Livin' on jacks and queens ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the west ♪

♪ Riverboat ring your bell ♪

♪ Fare thee well Annabel ♪

♪ Luck is the lady that he loves the best ♪

♪ Natchez to New Orleans ♪

♪ Livin' on jacks and queens ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the west ♪

♪ Maverick is a legend of the west ♪