The Deputy: 1959-1961
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Actor: Henry Fonda, James Coburn, LeeVan Cleef, Robert RedfordDirector: N/a
Brand: DEPUTY
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 300 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-10-14
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Timeless Media Group
DVD Reviews of The Deputy: 1959-1961
DVD Review: The Deputy
Summary: 2 Stars
The Deputy was a 30 minute television western that was on NBC for two seasons in the late fifties. Henry Fonda was billed as the star of the series which was a major coup because he was still a major star of the silver screen. The truth is that he was rarely the central character. The title of the show was The Deputy which means it focused more on Allen Case's character, Clay McCord. Simon Fry was a U.S. Marshall that relied on McCord to fill as a peace officer when the need arose.
There are twelve episodes on three discs with more episodes coming from the second season. There are a few differences in cast between the two seasons. The first season had an aging town Marshall, Herk Lemson (Wallace Ford) & Clay's sister, Fran (Betty Lou Keim). In the first season Clay owned a general store & that was how he made a living. He was assisted in running it by his sister. In one episode his store is burned down & he's left without his main source of income. The second season finds him taking over as the town Marshall of Silver City, gone is his sister & the aging Lemson. Also added to the cast was the character of Sarge (Read Morgan) who helped McCord in his duties.
As to Henry Fonda, I don't know how or why he got roped into doing this series. It's reminiscent of his movie, The Tin Star, yet there are some differences. In the vast majority of episodes Simon Fry would appear for two or three minutes at the beginning of the show & then the same thing at the end of each show. In these twelve episodes only once is Simon Fry the main focus. So for Fonda this had to be an easy gig.
As to the quality of these episodes, buyer beware. They haven't been remastered & the quality of the video is only so-so. As other reviewers have mentioned two of the episodes are in such bad shape that there is a disclaimer at the beginning of those particular episodes. The rest are watchable but there are a lot of problems in the film.
There are some good guest stars in these episodes, the biggest one is Robert Redford though he was still several years away from star status. There's also James Coburn who already had a name but had yet to achieve star status. There are Edgar Buchanan, Alan Hale, Jr. (Skipper from Gilligan's Island), Elisha Cook, Jr. & Whitney Blake.
This set is overpriced but, fortunately, I got it through another seller through Amazon & it was considerably less. The product info lists that this set is 414 minutes; I have no clue where that figure comes from. The episodes put together are approximately 300 minutes; there aren't any bonus features, even if you throw in the logos & show opening you still don't get close to 414 minutes. Unless you're a big fan of The Deputy my recommendation is that you should pass on this set.
Description of The Deputy: 1959-1961
Genre: Television: Series
Rating: NR
Release Date: 14-OCT-2008
Media Type: DVD
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