In this episode, John McIntire gets a chance to show off his often under stated, and underrated acting skills. Michael Burns' army bugler harbors ill will towards his hard-edged CO, also his father, played by Morgan Woodward. He deserts, and is found by The Virginian and Clay Grainger. The ensuing teleplay is well done, as veteran character actor Myron Healy also turns in a good performance as Woodward's executive officer, charged with bringing in the bugler deserter. However, Alan Hale is wasted as a grizzled sergeant. It is McIntire's very understated acting, however, that makes this episode.
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