Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith (1961)

EndedScripted showWestern

Whispering Smith was a detective on the Denver, Colorado Police Department in the 1870s. This show took case histories from Smith's adventures. George Romack was Smith's partner and John Richards was the police chief.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 09:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Hired to Die
Season 1Episode 2660 min

Hired to Die

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.
Oct 30, 1961

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26Hired to DieOct 30, 1961
S01E25Prayer of a ChanceOct 23, 1961
S01E24Trial of the AvengersOct 16, 1961
S01E23The Homeless WindOct 9, 1961
S01E22The InterpreterOct 2, 1961
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Whispering Smith' premiere?

'Whispering Smith' premiered on May 8, 1961.

Who played the lead role in 'Whispering Smith'?

Audie Murphy played the lead role of Whispering Smith.

What was the genre of 'Whispering Smith'?

'Whispering Smith' was a western crime drama series.

Where was 'Whispering Smith' set?

'Whispering Smith' was set in the American Old West.

What was the main occupation of the character Whispering Smith?

Whispering Smith was a railroad detective.

Who was the creator of 'Whispering Smith'?

The creator of 'Whispering Smith' was Frank Burt.

How many episodes were there in 'Whispering Smith'?

'Whispering Smith' had a total of 26 episodes.

What was the runtime of each episode of 'Whispering Smith'?

Each episode of 'Whispering Smith' had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.

Who was the main antagonist in 'Whispering Smith'?

The main antagonist in 'Whispering Smith' was a character named Murray Sinclair.

Which network aired 'Whispering Smith'?

'Whispering Smith' was aired on NBC.

Did 'Whispering Smith' receive any awards or nominations?

No, 'Whispering Smith' did not receive any major awards or nominations.

What was the overall premise of 'Whispering Smith'?

'Whispering Smith' followed the adventures of a railroad detective who solved crimes and maintained law and order in the Old West.

Did 'Whispering Smith' have any notable guest stars?

Yes, 'Whispering Smith' featured guest appearances by actors such as Lee Van Cleef and James Best.

Did 'Whispering Smith' have a theme song?

Yes, 'Whispering Smith' had a theme song titled "Whispering Smith's Theme."

Did 'Whispering Smith' have any spin-offs or related shows?

No, 'Whispering Smith' did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

What was the critical reception of 'Whispering Smith'?

'Whispering Smith' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances while others found the plots predictable.

Cast

Sam Buffington

Sam Buffington

plays John Richards
Guy Mitchell

Guy Mitchell

plays George Romack
Audie Murphy

Audie Murphy

plays Detective Tom "Whispering" Smith
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Characters

John Richards

John Richards

played by Sam Buffington
George Romack

George Romack

played by Guy Mitchell
Detective Tom

Detective Tom "Whispering" Smith

played by Audie Murphy
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