Episode
Peter Gunn: Last Resort
Overview
Clinton Hobart, former movie great, is trying to make a comeback. But hard-driving young producer Les Murdock isn't making matters any easier for the old fellow.
Details
- Series
- Peter Gunn
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 31
- Air date
- 1961-05-15
Episode context
Last Resort is Episode 31 in Season 3 of Peter Gunn. It aired on 1961-05-15.
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Episode 30: Till Death Do Us Part
Edward Candell is scheduled to die for the murder of his wife Leona. Tommy McDonald is surprised to hear the verdict - he just saw Leona.
Episode 32: A Matter of Policy
Gunman Frank Dineen never objected to killing people for money. This time, however he's going to do a job for himself.
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Episode 28: The Murder Bond
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Episode 34: Death Is a Four Letter Word
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Episode 27: Short Motive
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Episode 35: Deadly Intrusion
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Episode 26: A Penny Saved
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Episode 36: Voodoo
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Episode 25: Cry Love, Cry Murder
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Episode 37: Down the Drain
A man named Paul Condon calls the police and tells them where a cache of stolen jewels can be found. But before any more information can be passed on - Condon is shot down.