Place for Abel Hix 

Hix sends for Paladin. When he arrives in town, he finds that Hix was killed in a gunfight even though he's the fastest man with gun who ever lived.

Director:

Andrew V. McLaglen

Writers:

Don Ingalls, John Kneubuhl (story)

Stars:

Richard Boone, Robert Blake, Paul Tripp

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Richard Boone	...	Paladin
Robert Blake	...	Lauro - Mexican Man
Paul Tripp	...	Reverend Harper
Jean Engstrom	...	Mrs. Hix
Kevin Hagen	...	Judd Bowman
Stewart East	...	Man
Kam Tong	...	Hey Boy (credit only)
Bill Hart	...	Olney
Jerry Gatlin	...	Weaver
Hal Needham	...	Zimmer
Tom Sweet	...	Moon
Linda Cordova	...	Linda - Saloon Gal

Storyline

Hix sends for Paladin. When he arrives in town, he finds that Hix was killed in a gunfight even though he's the fastest man with gun who ever lived.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 1962 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Television Network

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Interesting how in the end scene, Lauro matches his stride to Paladin's as they walk down the street.

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Goofs

Paladin has 'hat hair' when he removes his hat in reverence to the casket of his friend, Abel Hix. In the scene immediately following, his locks have been nicely rearranged.

User Reviews

Refreshing Addition to Paladin's Character Development

I taught a course examining five episodes of "Have Gun, Will Travel," two years ago; and I would include this episode if I taught it again. Although the conflict involves ambush and vindication of Paladin, Abel Hix's wife, best friend and pastor serve as able reflectors to facilitate yet one more dimension of Paladin's ability to pan for golden ore in loss and suffering, despite the scurvy slime of some craven bully's hubristic power trip. The plot reveals nothing ahead by not disclosing spoilers with foreshadowing clues, which promotes suspense. The writing is memorable, concise and succinct; and Robert Blake provides four surprising twists unique to this episode in contrast with the 224 other episodes over the course of the series. The greatest strength resides, however, in what is not spoken. The most skillful actors do not require language with which to communicate the Human Condition.