The Restless Gun
The Restless Gun is an American western television series that appeared on NBC between 1957 and 1959, with John Payne in the role of Vint Bonner, a wandering cowboy in the era after the American Civil War. A skilled gunfighter, Bonner is an idealistic person who prefers peaceful resolutions of conflict wherever possible. He is gregarious, intelligent, and public-spirited. The half-hour black-and-white program aired seventy-eight episodes. Jeanne Bates appeared in varying roles with Payne in five episodes of The Restless Gun. The Restless Gun theme song begins: "I ride with the wind, my eyes on the sun, and my hand on my restless gun..." The song composer is probably Paul Dunlap, credited as the primary series composer, but could have been contributed to by either of the two other series composers, Dave Kahn and Stanley Wilson, also. Two versions are currently posted on YouTube, but neither posting lists any composer or performance credits.
The Restless Gun — Season 1 Episode 1
Episode 1
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Duel at Lockwood
Episode 2
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Trail to Sunset
Episode 3
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Revenge at Harness Creek
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Episode 4
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Rink
Episode 5
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Jenny
Episode 6
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The Shooting of Jett King
Episode 7
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Jody
Episode 8
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General Gilford's Widow
Episode 9
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The New Sheriff
Episode 10
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Man and Boy
Episode 11
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Cheyenne Express
Episode 12
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Thicker Than Water
Episode 13
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Silver Threads
Episode 14
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The Child
Episode 15
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The Gold Buckle
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Episode 16
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The Coward
Episode 17
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Friend in Need
Episode 18
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Strange Family in Town
Episode 19
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Hang and Be Damned
Episode 20
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Quiet City
Episode 21
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Hornitas Town
Episode 22
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Imposter For A Day
Episode 23
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A Pressing Engagement
Episode 24
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The Woman from Sacramento
Episode 25
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Sheriff Billy
Episode 26
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The Hand is Quicker
Episode 27
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The Suffragette
Episode 28
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The Whip
Episode 29
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The Crisis at Easter Creek
Episode 30
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Aunt Emma
Episode 31
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The Outlander
Episode 32
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The Battle of Tower Rock
Episode 33
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The Torn Flag
Episode 34
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Hiram Grover's Strike
Episode 35
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The Gold Star
Episode 36
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More Than Kin
Episode 37
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The Manhunters
Episode 38
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The Peddler
Episode 39
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Gratitude
Cast
John Payne
Vint Bonner
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