Episode
Peter Gunn: Sisters Of The Friendless
Overview
A young man is accused of murder, and the only witnesses for the defense are two nuns who are unable to leave their convent.
Details
- Series
- Peter Gunn
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1958-12-22
Episode context
Sisters Of The Friendless is Episode 14 in Season 1 of Peter Gunn. It aired on 1958-12-22.
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Episode 13: The Jockey
Billy Arnet's girlfriend falls through a skylight, to her death. Peter Gunn is hired prove it was not an accident but murder.
Episode 15: The Leaper
An elderly circus performer is shot by a man using a high-powered rifle while standing on the ledge of an apartment building. The man's wife asks Peter Gunn to investigate the death of her husband.
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Episode 12: The Torch
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Episode 16: The Fuse
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Episode 11: Death House Testament
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.
Episode 17: Let's Kill Timothy
A couple of safe-crackers realize too late that the lookout on their jewel store burglary is no longer looking out, he's absconded with the most valuable jewels. The double-crosser bursts into Mother's nightclub to beg Peter Gunn to protect a mysterious 4th conspirator, Timothy, who turns out to be a trained seal. Why would anyone want to kill Timothy?
Episode 10: The Man with the Scar
Roy Davidson the D.A.'s son is being framed for a crime he did not commit, Gunn investigates and is surprised by what he undercovers.
Episode 18: The Missing Night Watchman
A body gets dumped off the pier, and Peter is hired by the proprietor of an antiquities shop to locate a stash of diamonds owned by an eccentric collector. Be prepared for some great dialogue.
Episode 9: Image of Sally
Nightclub singer Sally Hall is caught between two crime bosses who intend to have her at all costs.
Episode 19: Murder On The Midway
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Episode 8: Rough Buck
A famous boxer is murdered. Pete is hired by the dead fighter's brother to find the killer. Peter Gunn's investigation leads him to a shady fight manager and a nightclub stripper.
Episode 20: Pecos Pete
There's trouble in Texas when a cowboy gets clobbered, and his brother, a cattle baron, hires Pete to find his killer. The welcome is none too warm, even when Pete goes native and dons the local attire. Mancini's score takes on a western swang. Marks the introduction of the new series logo design.