Two Faces West
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Two Faces West | |
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Music by | Joseph Weiss |
Country of origin | United States |
No.of episodes | 39 |
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Production company | Screen Gems |
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Release | October 1960 July 1961 | –
Two Faces Westis an AmericansyndicatedWestern television seriesset in the Wild West running from October 1960 to July 1961 for a total of 39 half-hour episodes (one per week on a continuous run). It was produced byDonald GoldandJonas SeinfeldwithMatthew Rapfas the on-set producer forScreen Gems.Music was by Joseph Weiss.[1]Despite being syndicated to 150 broadcast stations the show is somewhat forgotten, never having been repeated, and never released on DVD.[2][better source needed]
Synopsis
[edit]The overall premise was that two identical male twins, the January brothers, were in different roles in the same locale: one a doctor and one a U.S. Marshal - one killing, one curing. Between the two they bring civility to a pioneer town in the mid west. Ben is clad in black like an archetypal badman. Typical plots involved them being mistaken for one another or deliberately swapping. Both men were in love with Julie Greer, owner of the town's hotel.
The title is a play on the wording of the 1940John WaynefilmThree Faces West.
The stories are set in the town ofGunnison, Coloradoin the 1860s. The series was the first to usesplit-screenon a perpetual basis in order to get the brothers to talk face to face. In less technical shots, where one brother had his back to the camera, these were shot with stand-inPaul Pepper(who also appeared in his own right as Billy).
Curiously the appearance ofDeforest KelleyandLeonard Nimoypredated their casting together inStar Trekby 5 years.
Cast
[edit]- Charles Batemanas both Dr Rick January and Marshal Ben January
- Francis De Salesas Sheriff Maddox
- Joyce Meadowsas Stacy
- Paul Comias Deputy Johnny Evans
- June Blairas Julie Greer, owner of the hotel
- Paul Barselouas Amos
- Paul Pepperas Billy (and rear shots of the January brothers)
- Don Spruanceas J. C. Wilkes
- Robert Andersonas Amos
- Richard Reevesas Charlie Steams
Guest Stars
[edit]- DeForest Kelleyas Vern Cleary
- Leonard Nimoy
- Gregg Palmeras
- L. Q. Jones
- Rex Holman
- Victor French
- Robert Burton
- Willard Sageas the Governor
- Chris Alcaideas Corey Willis
- Kay E. Kuteras Sheb
- Dabbs Greeras Willie Medford
- Paul Birchas Josh Wilkes
- Julian Burtonas Zack
- Howard Caineas Jethro
- Ron Hagerthyas Lucas Garrett
- Denver Pyleas Sam
- Robert Stevensonas Fincher
- Robert Brubakeras Cartwright
- Walter Burkeas Prof Gluyas Hatwell
- Don C. Harveyas Smith
- Marianna Hillas thegypsy
- David Manleyas Piper
- John Marleyas Josiah Brady
- Jay Strongas Jolie Wilkes
- Garry Walbergas Connelly
- Donnelly Rhodesas Starbook
- Baynes Barronas Reynolds
- Jeanne Batesas Elie Bishop
- Lou Krugmanas Dave Brandon
- Robert Myersas Morgan
- Grace Raynoras Linda
- Dick Richas Sheriff Russ Kane
- Thayer Robertsas Leopold
- Jody Warner as Ellen
- Guy De Vestelas Frenchy
- Maggie McCarteras Emma
- Val Benedictas Delalane
- Joan Grenvilleas Della Lyle
- Michael Levinas Mario
- Barry McGuireas Al
- Arvid Nelsonas Oliver
- Stuart Randallas Evans
- Hal Smithas Charlie Todd
- Johnny Walshas Lee
- Glenn Stenselas Pete
- Pamela Duncanas Liza
- Stuart Nisbetas the bartender
- Ralph Reedas Teddy
- Marya Stevensas Sally
- Tex Terryas stagecoach driver
- Robert B. Williamsas Will Turner
- Thom Carneyas Baker
- Henry Gillenas Will
- Raymond Guthas Paul Bishop
- Dwight Marfieldas Ed
- Michael Sargentas johnson
- Martin Smithas a thug
- John Casonas Wilkes' man
- Thano Ramaas Porro
- Roy Jensonas Wilkes' man
- Kenneth Beckeras Fred
- Henry Beckmanas Duvall
- Kathie Browneas Laurie Parker
- James T. Callahanas Cleve
- Dyan Cannonas a lady in town
- Walter Coyas Cauter
- Warren J. Kemmeringas George
- Charles Maxwellas Frank Turner
- Ken Mayeras Earl
- John Milfordas Will
- Robert Pattenas Jim Evans
- John Pickardas Laird Willoughby
- Michael Stefanias Tom
- Barbara Stuartas Millie Adams
- Hal Toreyas Finch
- Robert Beecheras Judas Tripe
- Dehl Berti
- George Brenlin
- Roxane Brooks
- Lew Brownas Bray
- William Bryantas Corey
- William Challeeas Caleb
- John Cliff
- Dennis Cross
- Jody Fairas Sarah
- James Gardeas Augie
- Kelton Garwoodas Ridge
- Pamela Greyas Mary
- James Griffithas Les Hardy
- Ron Hayesas Toley
- Darlene Hendricksas Sarah
- Lisabeth Hushas Florie
- Chubby Johnsonas Riley
- Bernard Katesas Chet
- Walter Krayas Cole Burnet
- Jon Lormer
- Ric Marlow
- Jack Matheras Caldwell
- John McLiam
- Don Megowan
- George Mitchellas Dan Borden
- Laurie Mitchellas Myrna
- James Noahas Joel
- Ryan O'Neal
- Gregg Palmeras Cowlin
- Mike Raganas Charlie Baker
- Gilman Rankinas Ned
- Chris Robinsonas Gordie
- Joseph Ruskinas Coley
- Jackie Russellas Karen
- Johnny Sevenas Gino Carew
- Richard Shannonas Buchanan
- Justin Smithas Varney
- Ron Sobleas Collins
- Irene Tedrowas Lilly
- Joe Turkelas Turner
- Warren Vandersas Tom Borden
- Wally Westas a townsman (uncredited)
- Herman Hackas a townsman (uncredited)
References
[edit]- ^Aaker, Everett (2017).Television western players, 1960/1975: a biographical dictionary.Jefferson, North Carolina. p. 27.ISBN978-1-4766-6250-3.OCLC964291658.
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