This episode all starts with James Garner winning a ranch and whatever livestock
is on it in a poker game. But when he comes to take possession of his property
the herd turns out to be sheep.
And as this is cattle country those who own this ranch have a range war on their hands. Which is what Garner walks into when he comes to take possession.
But he's not a Maverick without a few tricks up his sleeve. The two largest cattle ranches are about to merge spreads via marriage between George Wallace and Myrna Fahey. Without telling her who he really is Garner works the old Maverick line on Fahey.
And quite by chance discovers Wallace is not all he seems in the situation either. Wallace is working an agenda all his own.
Some elements of the classic MGM western The Sheepman are present in this episode. Surprised MGM didn't sue Jack Warner.
I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
And as this is cattle country those who own this ranch have a range war on their hands. Which is what Garner walks into when he comes to take possession.
But he's not a Maverick without a few tricks up his sleeve. The two largest cattle ranches are about to merge spreads via marriage between George Wallace and Myrna Fahey. Without telling her who he really is Garner works the old Maverick line on Fahey.
And quite by chance discovers Wallace is not all he seems in the situation either. Wallace is working an agenda all his own.
Some elements of the classic MGM western The Sheepman are present in this episode. Surprised MGM didn't sue Jack Warner.
I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.