Episode
Peter Gunn: Death House Testament
Overview
Ten minutes before his execution a convicted murder hires Peter Gunn to find the $700,000 he stole, hand it over to the bond company, collect the 10% reward and give it to his daughter.
Details
- Series
- Peter Gunn
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1958-12-01
Episode context
Death House Testament is Episode 11 in Season 1 of Peter Gunn. It aired on 1958-12-01.
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