Laredo - S01E12: The Land Grabbers

Name: The Land Grabbers
Genre: Western
Released: 1965-12-09
Duration: 1 h

Dec 09, 1965WesternSeason 1, Episode 12

Parmalee has only 3 rangers, Reese, Chad and Joe to keep order at a land rush. He reminds them that any rangers found showing any favoritism will face prison. While patrolling the area Chad meets lovely widow Alice Coverly and walks her back to her wagon. Reese gets into a discussion with her young brother Robert concerning western Indians versus real Indians that his British grandfather fought against. Reese goes to meet Robert's grandfather, Major Donaldson, and he and Chad have tea with the family. Parmalee breaks up the tea party and expresses his wishes to have an extra hour before the noon starting time to give those trying to file deeds illegally time to come in and be caught, Reese steals Commissioner Smoot's glasses, giving the Captain his extra hour. The rush begins and Major Donaldson is able to stake out the river land he wants but collapses after doing so. Chad puts on the Major's uniform and rides the Major's horse. He then has to pretend to be Major Donaldson to

Director: R.G. Springsteen

Cast: William Smith, Philip Carey, Neville Brand, Robert Wolders, Peter Brown

All Episodes - Season 1

00We've Lost A Train [An Episode Of The Virginian]Nov 12, 2026 01Lazyfoot, Where Are You?Sep 16, 1965 02I See By Your OutfitSep 23, 1965 03YahooSep 30, 1965 04Rendezvous at ArilloOct 07, 1965 05Three's CompanyOct 14, 1965 06Anybody Here Seen Billy?Oct 21, 1965 07A Question of DisciplineOct 28, 1965 08The Golden TrailNov 04, 1965 09A Matter of PolicyNov 11, 1965 10Which Way Did They Go?Nov 18, 1965 11JinxDec 02, 1965 12The Land GrabbersDec 09, 1965 13Pride of the RangersDec 16, 1965 14The Heroes of San GillDec 23, 1965 15A Medal for ReeseDec 30, 1965 16The Calico KidJan 06, 1966 17Above the LawJan 13, 1966 18That's Noway, ThatawayJan 20, 1966 19Limit of the Law LarkinJan 27, 1966 20Meanwhile, Back at the ReservationFeb 10, 1966 21The Treasure of San DiabloFeb 17, 1966 22No Bugles, One DrumFeb 24, 1966 23Miracle at Massacre MissionMar 03, 1966 24It's the End of the Road, StanleyMar 10, 1966 25A Very Small AssignmentMar 17, 1966 26Quarter Past ElevenMar 24, 1966 27The Deadliest Kid in the WestMar 31, 1966 28Sound of TerrorApr 07, 1966 29The Would-Be Gentleman of LaredoApr 14, 1966 30A Taste of MoneyApr 28, 1966

Laredo S01E12 Synopsis

Laredo "The Land Grabbers" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1965-12-09, this episode is part of Season 1 of Laredo. Directed by R.G. Springsteen, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from William Smith, Philip Carey, Neville Brand among the cast. As part of this Western series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Parmalee has only 3 rangers, Reese, Chad and Joe to keep order at a land rush. He reminds them that any rangers found showing any favoritism will face prison. While patrolling the area Chad meets lovely widow Alice Coverly and walks her back to her...