It was meant to be a TV-movie, presumably for NBC. However, Universal thought they could score a box office hit with "The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County", a raucous Western comedy about a blacksmith looking to hook up with a mail order bride.
Dan Blocker (Bonanza) has the lead, joined by Jim Backus (ex-Gilligan's Island, Blondie), Mickey Rooney, Jack Cassidy (ex-He & She), Wally Cox (The Hollywood Squares), Nanette Fabray, Henry Jones (ex-Channing), Jack Elam, Noah Beery, Jr., Iron Eyes Cody, Don "Red" Berry, and Stubby Kaye (ex-Shenanigans).
Listen carefully to when Wally Cox speaks. Not exactly the meek milquetoast of Mister Peepers, but more along the heroic timbre of Underdog. Go figure.
No rating. Just a public service.
In 2 weeks: More with The Lone Ranger.
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