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In just a moment you'll hear James Stewart as the sick shooter. There's music for you tomorrow evening with two of your favorite song stylists. First it's the Dinosaur Show and then Songs with Sinatra. There's laughter too in your Friday lineup with three comedy guests. The Bob Hope Show with Bob's guest Jerry Colonna, the Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, and Can You Top This? It's a great Friday night program lineup, all of them heard only on NBC. James Stewart as the sick shoo…

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In When the Shoe Doesn't Fit, we find Brit Ponset, the titular sick shooter, riding through the Texas plains on a warm Saturday evening. As he travels along the east trail from Calhoun City to Crown Ranch, he encounters a young boy named Cindy Lou, who is anxiously waiting for the traveling merchant, Friendly DeWitt. The boy's excitement hints at the importance of DeWitt's arrival, as he supplies the local families with much-needed goods. However, the boy's name raises a few eyebrows, leading to a humorous exchange about gender expectations.

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1954-06-17 Ep 38 When The Shoe Doesn't Fit.mp3

The Six Shooter, Episode 38

When the Shoe Doesn't Fit

Thursday, June 17, 1954 · 28:59

The Six Shooter, Episode 38

When the Shoe Doesn't Fit

Thursday, June 17, 1954 · 28:59

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In this episode of The Six Shooter, Brit Ponset encounters a young man named Monty who is confused about his feelings for two girls, including Cindy Lou. As the story unfolds, the stakes rise around a square dance and a wedding celebration.

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