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Whispering Smith

★5.8 1961 1 Season TV-MA

Whispering Smith is an American Western series that aired on NBC. Based on a 1948 movie, the series stars Audie Murphy as Tom "Whispering" Smith, a police detective in Denver, Colorado. Filming of the series began in 1959, but the program did not air until May 8, 1961, because of unexpected production problems. Whispering Smith combines elements of CBS's Have Gun – Will Travel starring Richard Boone, NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo starring Dale Robertson, the syndicated Shotgun Slade with Scott Brady, and ABC's The Man From Blackhawk, a Stirling Silliphant production starring Robert Rockwell. While the setting of the series is unique, it is otherwise a standard detective program.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 26 episodes

The Blind Gun

Episode 01

The Blind Gun

May 8, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

The Grudge

Episode 02

The Grudge

May 15, 1961 · 30 min

Smith suspects an influential businessman of murdering his brother when he announces he has an iron-clad alibi without being asked.

The Devil's Share

Episode 03

The Devil's Share

May 22, 1961 · 30 min

Smitty becomes suspicious when a woman claims to have shot an alleged mugger who is found wearing a distinctive ring but didn't have a mark on his finger showing he wore it for any length of time.

Stakeout

Episode 04

Stakeout

May 29, 1961 · 30 min

Members of an outlaw gang that George Romack formerly rode with try to blackmail the Denver police detective into assisting them pull a robbery. When Romack refuses to resume his criminal career, the gang abducts his wife to force his cooperation.

Safety Value

Episode 05

Safety Value

Jun 5, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

Stain of Justice

Episode 06

Stain of Justice

Jun 12, 1961 · 30 min

A stagecoach is held up and a passenger onboard is killed for $5,000.

The Deadliest Weapon

Episode 07

The Deadliest Weapon

Jun 19, 1961 · 30 min

An English lord who is also a noted poet is hired to recite his poetry at the Denver Opera House as a benefit for the widows and orphans of miners killed in a recent mine disaster.

The Quest

Episode 08

The Quest

Jun 26, 1961 · 30 min

An alcoholic lawyer who threatened the owner of a casino the night before is framed for his foe's murder.

Three for One

Episode 09

Three for One

Jul 3, 1961 · 30 min

A match race between two feuding family's prize horses ends in tragedy when one of the jockeys is shot from the saddle by an unknown assailant.

Death at Even Money

Episode 10

Death at Even Money

Jul 10, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

The Hemp Reeger Case

Episode 11

The Hemp Reeger Case

Jul 17, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

The Mortal Coil

Episode 12

The Mortal Coil

Jul 24, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

Cross Cut

Episode 13

Cross Cut

Jul 31, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

Double Edge

Episode 14

Double Edge

Aug 7, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

The Trademark

Episode 15

The Trademark

Aug 14, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

The Jodie Tyler Story

Episode 16

The Jodie Tyler Story

Aug 21, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

Poet and Peasant Case

Episode 17

Poet and Peasant Case

Aug 28, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

Dark Circle

Episode 18

Dark Circle

Sep 4, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

Swift Justice

Episode 19

Swift Justice

Sep 11, 1961 · 30 min

No description available.

The Idol

Episode 20

The Idol

Sep 18, 1961 · 30 min

Ole Brindessen sees swindler Eddie Royce commit murder.

String of Circumstances

Episode 21

String of Circumstances

Sep 25, 1961 · 30 min

Smith and Romack investigate a series of bombings that rock Denver. The detectives can find no apparent connection between the two victims, one a mine owner, the other an Irish traveling salesman, until they discover a ball of twine in a popular boarding house that was linked to both crimes.

The Interpreter

Episode 22

The Interpreter

Oct 2, 1961 · 30 min

Enrico Spanato, a Sicilian interpreter is accused of killing a fellow Italian by several of the dead man's friends. Although Smith finds evidence that someone might have fired a shot at the interpreter, he can find no one who who will testify that the shooting was self-defense because the Italians in the neighborhood fear the growing power of the Mafia.

The Homeless Wind

Episode 23

The Homeless Wind

Oct 9, 1961 · 30 min

Whispering Smith captures Sam Chandler, a fugitive near the Mexican border. His plans to return him to Denver where he is wanted for murder are dashed when the two men are captured by Mexican bandits who only keep them alive to serve as personal slaves.

Trial of the Avengers

Episode 24

Trial of the Avengers

Oct 16, 1961 · 30 min

Smith and Romack have their hands full investigating a violent death that might be murder and dealing with a gang of ex-convicts who have suddenly descended on Denver. The former wards of the state appear to be planning to settle an old score, but who is the would-be victim? And is the gathering related to the late night shooting that Bob Mullet claims was self-defense?

Prayer of a Chance

Episode 25

Prayer of a Chance

Oct 23, 1961 · 30 min

Two outlaws steal a valuable jeweled statue from a Catholic church, but the parish priest refuses to give Smith a description of the villains unless he agrees to pursue them unarmed. The Denver detective reluctantly agrees and manages to catches up with the culprits in the desert. Smith begins a deadly game of cat-and-mouse in the middle of the waterless wasteland using canteens of water as deadly weapons.

Hired to Die

Episode 26

Hired to Die

Oct 30, 1961 · 30 min

A not-so-devoted husband hires a Kansas City killer to travel to Denver to murder his wife when the couple arrive by stagecoach several days later. After the young woman dies, he sets about arranging for his mother's return to England after an absence of 14 years. The older woman, however, becomes suspicious of her doting "son's" true identity.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.8 /10

based on 4 votes

Synopsis

Whispering Smith is an American Western series that aired on NBC. Based on a 1948 movie, the series stars Audie Murphy as Tom "Whispering" Smith, a police detective in Denver, Colorado. Filming of the series began in 1959, but the program did not air until May 8, 1961, because of unexpected production problems. Whispering Smith combines elements of CBS's Have Gun – Will Travel starring Richard Boone, NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo starring Dale Robertson, the syndicated Shotgun Slade with Scott Brady, and ABC's The Man From Blackhawk, a Stirling Silliphant production starring Robert Rockwell. While the setting of the series is unique, it is otherwise a standard detective program.

Western

Cast

2 principal cast

Audie Murphy

Audie Murphy

Tom 'Whispering' Smith

Guy Mitchell

Guy Mitchell

George Romack

Where to watch Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The western has 1 season and 26 total episodes, rated 5.8/10 by 4 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Whispering Smith have?

Whispering Smith has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.

Is Whispering Smith still on the air?

Whispering Smith has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Whispering Smith?

Whispering Smith airs on NBC.

When did Whispering Smith first air?

Whispering Smith first aired on May 8, 1961.

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