Most people remember Denver Pyle as the Uncle Jesse on "The Dukes of Hazard," Buck on "The Doris Day Show," or perhaps Briscoe Darling on "The Andy Griffith Show." Before he began playing father figures and gruff older men, Pyle had many dramatic roles, mostly in westerns. He was one of director John Ford's go-to actors. Pyle has a substantial one in this episode as a troubled self-proclaimed preacher with character flaws., and he does well with it.
Most remember Glenn Strange as Sam the bartender in "Gunsmoke." Strange was well-cast in Westerns, because he was a cowboy himself. His talents on the guitar and violin are showcased in various episodes of Gunsmoke. In this episode, he has the role of a down-to-earth rural type who is sympathetic towards Pyle's preacher character.
To tell more is to provide spoilers for the plot, but fans of the series should see this episode when it airs on TV.
Most remember Glenn Strange as Sam the bartender in "Gunsmoke." Strange was well-cast in Westerns, because he was a cowboy himself. His talents on the guitar and violin are showcased in various episodes of Gunsmoke. In this episode, he has the role of a down-to-earth rural type who is sympathetic towards Pyle's preacher character.
To tell more is to provide spoilers for the plot, but fans of the series should see this episode when it airs on TV.
