Laredo - S01E15: A Medal for Reese

Name: A Medal for Reese
Genre: Western
Released: 1965-12-30
Duration: 1 h

Dec 30, 1965WesternSeason 1, Episode 15

Reese is tricked into volunteering for stable duty by Chad and Joe, who are then sent out to escort a payroll wagon. They are distracted from the wagon by a runaway team and the payroll wagon is taken by a group of renegade French soldiers who want to return to the power and status they enjoyed under Maximilian. Reese is sent to the French camp as a spy by Parmalee. He does all right but is suspected and when he leads the French out after another payroll wagon Chad and Joe are caught sneaking into their camp by a reserve force. Parmalee and the Rangers guarding the second payroll wagon are taken back to the French camp with Reese, where it is decided Reese is to be shot as a spy. Meanwhile, Chad and Joe break their bonds and are dressed as Mexican soldiers allied with the French. Reese notices they are two of the four men in the firing squad and the brawl starts. Back in Laredo Chad and Joe convince Reese he is going to receive a medal. He finds out there is no medal from Parma

Director: Lawrence Dobkin, Edward J. Lakso

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

All Episodes - Season 1

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Laredo S01E15 Synopsis

Laredo "A Medal for Reese" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1965-12-30, this episode is part of Season 1 of Laredo. Directed by Lawrence Dobkin, 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. Reese is tricked into volunteering for stable duty by Chad and Joe, who are then sent out to escort a payroll wagon. They are distracted from the wagon by a runaway team and the payroll wagon is taken by a group of renegade French soldiers who want...