Calhoun (1964)
Unaired pilot for a drama/adventure series about a county agent.
Top billed cast
Jackie CooperEverett Calhoun
Barbara StanwyckAbby Rayner
Robert LansingEric Sloane
Beverly GarlandNan Sloane
BarBara LunaFelicia del Valle
R.G. ArmstrongZac Laird
Ken BerryOtis Sorenson
Howard DuffSid Rayner
Richard EyerHank Laird
Beverly WashburnRuth Laird
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