About this season
Destry is a Western television series starring John Gavin that aired on the ABC television network from February 14, 1964 until May 8, 1964. Destry was based on the classic James Stewart Western, Destry Rides Again, and a subsequent remake, Destry, starring Audie Murphy. In the original films, the main character was Tom Destry, a Western lawman who was a crack shot, but who preferred non-violent solutions to problems with outlaws. In the television series, Gavin played Harrison Destry, son of Tom, who had himself been a lawman until he was framed for a crime and sent to prison. The show followed Harrison Destry upon his release from prison as he wandered the West looking for the people that framed him. Just like the feature films, many comedic situations arose because Destry went to great lengths to avoid violence even though he was always running into trouble. Destry never caught on with television audiences, especially since the popularity of the Western genre had begun to wane, and the series only lasted for thirteen episodes. Among the guest stars were Chris Alcaide, Ron Hayes, Roger Mobley, Stuart Randall, and Barbara Stuart.
Episodes (13)
1. The Solid Gold Girl
Aired 14 February 1964 • 60 min
2. Destry Had A Little Lamb
Aired 21 February 1964 • 60 min
3. Law And Order Day
Aired 28 February 1964 • 60 min
4. Stormy Is A Lady
Aired 6 March 1964 • 60 min
5. The Nicest Girl In Gomorrah
Aired 13 March 1964 • 60 min
6. Big Deal At Little River
Aired 20 March 1964 • 60 min
7. Go Away, Little Sheba
Aired 27 March 1964 • 60 min
8. Deputy For A Day
Aired 3 April 1964 • 60 min
9. Ride To Rio Verde
Aired 10 April 1964 • 60 min
10. Blood Brother-In-Law
Aired 17 April 1964 • 60 min
11. Red Brady's Kid
Aired 24 April 1964 • 60 min
12. The Infernal Triangle
Aired 1 May 1964 • 60 min
13. One Hundred Bibles
Aired 8 May 1964 • 60 min