Audie Murphy
Tom 'Whispering' Smith
Series
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5.84 votes1961TV-PG30mEndedWestern
Synopsis
Whispering Smith is an American Western series that aired on NBC. Based on a 1948 movie, the series stars Audie Murphy as Tom "Whispering" Smith, a police detective in Denver, Colorado. Filming of the series began in 1959, but the program did not air until May 8, 1961, because of unexpected production problems. Whispering Smith combines elements of CBS's Have Gun – Will Travel starring Richard Boone, NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo starring Dale Robertson, the syndicated Shotgun Slade with Scott Brady, and ABC's The Man From Blackhawk, a Stirling Silliphant production starring Robert Rockwell. While the setting of the series is unique, it is otherwise a standard detective program.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. The Blind GunNow viewing1961-05-0830m
- 2. The Grudge1961-05-1530mSmith suspects an influential businessman of murdering his brother when he announces he has an iron-clad alibi without being asked.
- 3. The Devil's Share1961-05-2230mSmitty becomes suspicious when a woman claims to have shot an alleged mugger who is found wearing a distinctive ring but didn't have a mark on his finger showing he wore it for any length of time.
- 4. Stakeout1961-05-2930mMembers of an outlaw gang that George Romack formerly rode with try to blackmail the Denver police detective into assisting them pull a robbery. When Romack refuses to resume his criminal career, the gang abducts his wife to force his cooperation.
- 5. Safety Value1961-06-0530m
- 6. Stain of Justice1961-06-1230mA stagecoach is held up and a passenger onboard is killed for $5,000.
- 7. The Deadliest Weapon1961-06-1930mAn English lord who is also a noted poet is hired to recite his poetry at the Denver Opera House as a benefit for the widows and orphans of miners killed in a recent mine disaster.
- 8. The Quest1961-06-2630mAn alcoholic lawyer who threatened the owner of a casino the night before is framed for his foe's murder.
- 9. Three for One1961-07-0330mA match race between two feuding family's prize horses ends in tragedy when one of the jockeys is shot from the saddle by an unknown assailant.
- 10. Death at Even Money1961-07-1030m
- 11. The Hemp Reeger Case1961-07-1730m
- 12. The Mortal Coil1961-07-2430m
- 13. Cross Cut1961-07-3130m
- 14. Double Edge1961-08-0730m
- 15. The Trademark1961-08-1430m
- 16. The Jodie Tyler Story1961-08-2130m
- 17. Poet and Peasant Case1961-08-2830m
- 18. Dark Circle1961-09-0430m
- 19. Swift Justice1961-09-1130m
- 20. The Idol1961-09-1830mOle Brindessen sees swindler Eddie Royce commit murder.
- 21. String of Circumstances1961-09-2530mSmith and Romack investigate a series of bombings that rock Denver. The detectives can find no apparent connection between the two victims, one a mine owner, the other an Irish traveling salesman, until they discover a ball of twine in a popular boarding house that was linked to both crimes.
- 22. The Interpreter1961-10-0230mEnrico Spanato, a Sicilian interpreter is accused of killing a fellow Italian by several of the dead man's friends. Although Smith finds evidence that someone might have fired a shot at the interpreter, he can find no one who who will testify that the shooting was self-defense because the Italians in the neighborhood fear the growing power of the Mafia.
- 23. The Homeless Wind1961-10-0930mWhispering Smith captures Sam Chandler, a fugitive near the Mexican border. His plans to return him to Denver where he is wanted for murder are dashed when the two men are captured by Mexican bandits who only keep them alive to serve as personal slaves.
- 24. Trial of the Avengers1961-10-1630mSmith and Romack have their hands full investigating a violent death that might be murder and dealing with a gang of ex-convicts who have suddenly descended on Denver. The former wards of the state appear to be planning to settle an old score, but who is the would-be victim? And is the gathering related to the late night shooting that Bob Mullet claims was self-defense?
- 25. Prayer of a Chance1961-10-2330mTwo outlaws steal a valuable jeweled statue from a Catholic church, but the parish priest refuses to give Smith a description of the villains unless he agrees to pursue them unarmed. The Denver detective reluctantly agrees and manages to catches up with the culprits in the desert. Smith begins a deadly game of cat-and-mouse in the middle of the waterless wasteland using canteens of water as deadly weapons.
- 26. Hired to Die1961-10-3030mA not-so-devoted husband hires a Kansas City killer to travel to Denver to murder his wife when the couple arrive by stagecoach several days later. After the young woman dies, he sets about arranging for his mother's return to England after an absence of 14 years. The older woman, however, becomes suspicious of her doting "son's" true identity.
Cast
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George Romack
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FAQ
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Is Whispering Smith available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Whispering Smith have?
Whispering Smith has 1 season and 26 episodes.
When did Whispering Smith first air?
Whispering Smith first aired in 1961.
Is Whispering Smith still running?
Whispering Smith's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Whispering Smith?
Whispering Smith is classified as Western.