Episode
Peter Gunn: The Long Green Kill
Overview
A convicted man being escorted to prison via the train is freed by a confederate. The man's wife contacts Gunn to hire him to recapture her husband. Due to him believing she tipped the police and caused his arrest, she fears her husband will kill her.
Details
- Series
- Peter Gunn
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1960-11-28
Episode context
The Long Green Kill is Episode 9 in Season 3 of Peter Gunn. It aired on 1960-11-28.
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