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The episode is written by Gene Roddenberry - always worth studying his early work. Palladin is actually able to communicate with his horse and the animal helps to save his life (the message is there even if the mechanics are a little clumsy) - horse lovers will appreciate a scene written in to convey the possibility of human to animal interaction on such an intelligent level.

The comment is made by Harry Landers' character Lt. Harvey that Palladin is a "Cholla bean eater" - actually, a writer would have to know something about the edible southwest. Cholla beans are indeed edible and quite delicious when properly prepared. Impressive that a screenwriter would know about it.

A handsome young Warren Stevens does a fine job and is fun to watch.

I wish I could get the script from this episode because Edgar has the FUNNIEST soliloquy complaining about being old. It goes on and on and I'll bet they got it in one take. He is just the best and steals every scene he's in. These Wells Fargo episodes are the salt of the earth and they beat anything the new genres have to offer. I'll be watching the shows from the black and white era for the rest of my life. Easy plots, accomplished actors, oh and great horses and music scores. So much care was taken with every aspect of the production. If I couldn't live in this era, at least I have these gems.

This is such good chemistry - I never knew Carey had this much charisma. He should have stuck to these kinds of roles. Holden is such a good rider, quite a horseman. William Bendix as a cowboy is kind of a stretch, but the whole thing works.