Robert Horton takes center stage in one of those episodes aired and probably filmed after the death of Ward Bond when the producers were searching for a new wagonmaster. While away from the Wagon Train, Horton comes across a family of children with their grandfather Henry Hull just getting over the murders of the parents during an attack by the Mescelero Apaches.
Sometimes situations just present themselves and Horton has a mission to get this family to safety. The kids even adopt them as a substitute father. Along the way they pick up another kid who lost his family, but has a needed goat to give milk for the infant they have.
Horton takes his fatherly responsibilities seriously and gives them a fatherly lecture when a young Shoshoni missionary Indian kid crosses their path. In the end the bonds of Kiddom prove stronger than hate for the Indians who killed their folks.
Definitely a top drawer Wagon Train episode that's great family viewing and Robert Horton truly shines in this one.
Sometimes situations just present themselves and Horton has a mission to get this family to safety. The kids even adopt them as a substitute father. Along the way they pick up another kid who lost his family, but has a needed goat to give milk for the infant they have.
Horton takes his fatherly responsibilities seriously and gives them a fatherly lecture when a young Shoshoni missionary Indian kid crosses their path. In the end the bonds of Kiddom prove stronger than hate for the Indians who killed their folks.
Definitely a top drawer Wagon Train episode that's great family viewing and Robert Horton truly shines in this one.
