The first episode of this 1958-60 Western plays like a
mini-feature film.
We enter Cimarron City, Oklahoma and view it thru the
eyes of cattleman, Matthew Rockford played by George Montgomery.
The bulk of this inaugural episode belongs to guest
star Fred MacMurray who plays a visitor to the town.
The story arc asks the question is the new citizen
good for Cimarron City or not quite a good fit.
MacMurray is able is this role and there is a packed
script here, if anything it feels too packed, as if any entire B-feature film
was shoehorned into the 60-minute time-slot.
My first exposure to the series leaves me intrigued
and will likely dip in for more.
I will add, opening scenes of Montgomery doing cowhand
work show an actor who is not merely playing a part—he has an able get in there
and get your hands dirty feel to him. Admirable.
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