''Jefferson Drum'', also known as ''The Pen and the Quill'', is an American

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starring Jeff Richards that aired on the

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from April 25 to December 11, 1958.

Overview

Jefferson Drum, portrayed by Jeff Richards, is a crusading

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editor in the

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town of Jubilee. A

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er, he rears his son, Joey, played by 10-year-old Eugene Mazzola, also known as Eugene Martin. Drum's printer is Lucius Coin, played by

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. Big Ed, the town

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, is portrayed by

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, later a member of the

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. Hal J. Smith, later known for his role of the town drunk,

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, on

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's ''

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'', was cast five times on ''Jefferson Drum'' as Hickey. In the episode entitled "Pete Henke" (November 20, 1958), the character Henke, portrayed by

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, is a violent sharpshooter known for causing trouble. Editor Jefferson Drum challenges Henke to a fistfight in the saloon, but Henke prevails in the third round when he throws something into Drum's eyes and blinds him temporarily. The saloon hostess who gave Henke the blinding substance is later seen at Henke's "medicine show." In the end, the persistent Drum knocks over Henke with a punch. "Pete Henke" also starred Frank Wolff as Sam Creighton and Bert Remsen as Jim Ford. The series first aired at 7:30 Eastern on Friday opposite repeats of ''

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'' on CBS and '' Leave It to Beaver'' on ABC. For its second round of episodes it moved to Thursdays in the same 7:30 p.m. time slot. Rebroadcasts were aired during the first half of 1959. ''Jefferson Drum'' was produced for Screen Gems by

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-Bill Todman Productions (known more for their game show output), and ran for parts of two seasons before it was cancelled.Clemens, Samuel. "Born Reckless: The Story of Jeff Richards", ''Western Clippings''. December 2022

Cast

* Jeff Richards .... Jefferson Drum * Eugene Mazzola (billed as Eugene Martin) .... Joey Drum * Cyril Delevanti .... Lucius Coin * Robert J. Stevenson .... Big Ed

Guest stars

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, as Kreiger in "Law and Order";

Jerry Hopper Harold Hankins Hopper (July 29, 1907 – December 17, 1988), known professionally as Jerry Hopper, was an American film and television director, active from the mid-1940s through the early 1970s. Early life Jerry Hopper was born in Guthrie, ...

also appears in this episode. * John Ashley, as Tim Keough in "Arrival", the series premiere *

Jim Bannon James Shorttel Bannon (April 9, 1911 – July 28, 1984) was an American actor and radio announcer known for his work on the ''I Love a Mystery'' and ''Red Ryder'' series during the 1940s and 1950s. Early life Born in 1911 in Kansas City, Misso ...

Jean Byron Jean Byron (born Imogene Audette Burkhart; December 10, 1925February 3, 2006) was an American film, television, and stage actress. She is best known for the role of Natalie Lane, Patty Lane's mother in ''The Patty Duke Show''. She was also know ...

, and

Russell Johnson Russell David Johnson (November 10, 1924 – January 16, 2014) was an American actor. He played Professor Roy Hinkley in ''Gilligan's Island'' and Marshal Gib Scott in '' Black Saddle''. Early life Johnson was born in Ashley, Pennsylvania, o ...

, as Tay Beloin, Angela, and The Sundown Kid, respectively, in "A Very Deadly Game" *

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, and

Harry Lauter Herman Arthur "Harry" Lauter (June 19, 1914 – October 30, 1990) was an American character actor. Early years Lauter was born in White Plains, New York. He worked as a model for a professional photographer and was a rodeo rider before m ...

appeared as Yance Meeker, Louise Hammond, and Vince Meeker, respectively, in "The Hanging of Joe Lavett". *

Dan Blocker Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran, who played Hoss Cartwright in the long-running NBC Western television series ''Bonanza''. Biography Early life Blocker was born ...

Lane Bradford Lane Bradford (born John Myrtland Le Varre, Jr., August 29, 1922 – June 6, 1973) was an American actor, who appeared in more than 250 films and television series between 1940 and 1973, specializing in supporting "tough-guy" roles predomina ...

, and

Dan Sheridan Dan Sheridan (September 3, 1916 – June 29, 1963) was an Irish-American actor who appeared in more than thirty-five television series between 1957 and his death at the age of forty-six in 1963. He was cast in forty-one episodes of the ABC/W ...

appeared as Craig, Hank, and Leo in the segment entitled "Stagecoach Episode." *

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and

Charles Tannen Charles David Tannen (October 22, 1915 – December 28, 1980) was an American actor and screenwriter. Career A general purpose actor who worked primarily at 20th Century Fox, Tannen had mostly bit and/or supporting parts in movies, appea ...

, as Jack Page and Dandy Case, respectively, in the episode "Obituary" * Andy Clyde played Hepburn in the episode "The Keeney Gang"; L.Q. Jones appeared in the same segment as Burdette. *

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, as the title guest star in "Simon Pitt", the series finale. Ted de Corsia and Patrice Wymore appear in this episode as Jim Kind and Goldie, respectively. *

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, and Douglas Kennedy appeared as Eloise Barton, Will Barton, and Dallas, respectively, in the episode "Thicker than Water". *

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and

Kenneth Tobey Kenneth Jesse Tobey (March 23, 1917 – December 22, 2002) was an extremely prolific American actor who performed in hundreds of productions during a career that spanned more than half a century, including his role as the star of the 1957-1 ...

appeared as Bass Williard and John Wallach, respectively, in "$50 for a Dead Man." *

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, Paul Sorensen,

Rex Lease Rex Lloyd Lease (February 11, 1903 – January 3, 1966) was an American actor. He appeared in over 300 films, mainly in Poverty Row westerns. Biography Lease arrived in Hollywood in 1924. He found bit and supporting parts at Film Booking ...

, and

Philip Ahn Philip Ahn (born Pillip Ahn (), March 29, 1905 – February 28, 1978) was an American actor and activist of Korean descent. With over 180 film and television credits between 1935 and 1978, he was one of the most recognizable and prolific Asi ...

appear as Charles McGowan, Benson, Tobin, and Charles Wong, respectively, in "The Cheater". * Douglas Fowley, as Wooley in "Wheel of Fortune", with Richard Webb as Duane, and

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as Phoebe West * Bruce Gordon, as Juan Cavanaugh in "A Sad Day for a Tinhorn" *

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Robert Vaughn Robert Francis Vaughn (November 22, 1932 – November 11, 2016) was an American actor noted for his stage, film and television work. His television roles include the spy Napoleon Solo in the 1960s series '' The Man from U.N.C.L.E.''; th ...

, and

Anna Karen Ann Harrison McCall (19 September 1936 – 22 February 2022), professionally known as Anna Karen, was a British actress best known for playing Olive Rudge in the ITV sitcom ''On the Buses'' from 1969 to 1973 including its film spin-offs and s ...

as Troy Bendick, Shelly Poe, and Bess, respectively" in the episode "Return." *

Skip Homeier George Vincent Homeier (October 5, 1930 – June 25, 2017), known professionally as Skip Homeier, was an American actor who started his career at the age of eleven and became a child star. Career Child actor Homeier was born in Chicago, Illino ...

, as Kading in "The Post" * Douglas Kennedy appeared as Dallas in "Thicker Than Water". *

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, as John Larkin in "The Bounty Man" *

Gardner McKay George Cadogan Gardner McKay (June 10, 1932 – November 21, 2001) was an American actor, artist, and author. He is best known for the lead role in the TV series '' Adventures in Paradise'', based loosely on the writings of James Michener. His ...

, Paul Richards,

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, and

Irene Tedrow Irene Tedrow (August 3, 1907 – March 10, 1995) was an American character actress in stage, film, television and radio. Among her most notable roles are as Janet Archer in the radio series '' Meet Corliss Archer'', Mrs. Lucy Elkins on the TV si ...

appeared as Simon Easton, Les Groves, Gideon Easton, and Mary Easton, respectively, in "Showdown". * Anna Karen Morrow appeared as Bess in the episode "Return". *

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and

Rand Brooks Arlington Rand Brooks Jr. (September 21, 1918 – September 1, 2003) was an American film and television actor. Early life Brooks was born in Wright City, Missouri. He was the son of Arlington Rand Brooks, a farmer. His mother and he moved ...

appeared as Grant and as Ray Comstock, respectively, in "Band of Iron". *

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, Denver Pyle, and

Charles Fredericks Charles Fredericks (born Fred Cockerham; or Crockenham; September 5, 1918 – May 14, 1970) was an American actor of stage, television, and film. Early years Fredericks was born Fred Cockerham (or Crockenham) the son of a Presbyterian ministe ...

appeared as Father Andrew Damon, Bart Resdake, and Warden Johns, respectively, in "Prison Hill". *

William Schallert William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. He is known for his roles on '' Richard Diamond, Privat ...

, as Polk Beauregard in "A Matter of Murder" * Karen Steele, in the titular role of "Madame Faro", with

Rick Vallin Rick Vallin (born Eric Efron; September 24, 1919 – August 31, 1977) was an actor who appeared in more than 150 films between 1938 and 1966. Early years Born in Feodosia, in the Crimea, Russia, Vallin came to the United States at age there ...

cast as Tanner * Barbara Stuart appeared twice as Ellie in 1958 episodes "The Bounty Man" and "The Outlaw". *

Karl Swenson Karl Swenson (July 23, 1908 – October 8, 1978) was an American theatre, radio, film, and television actor. Early in his career, he was credited as Peter Wayne.

, as Kiley in "The Lawless"

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

References

* McNeil, Alex. ''

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'' (1996). New York: Penguin Books * Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle, ''

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External links

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