The Gene Autry Show Season 5 Episode 2 S5 E2 - Stage To San Dimas

The Gene Autry Show was a Western television series that aired from 1950-1956. The show starred legendary cowboy actor Gene Autry as the main character, a singing cowboy and rancher named Gene Autry. In the fifth season, episode two, entitled "Stage to San Dimas," Gene helps his friend Sheriff Tom Blaine transport a dangerous criminal on a stagecoach to the town of San Dimas.

The episode begins with the arrival of a dangerous outlaw named Sam Bass to the town of Mesa. Sam had recently escaped from prison and had been on the run for weeks. Sheriff Tom Blaine (played by Harry Lauter), who is an old friend of Gene, is in charge of transporting Sam Bass to San Dimas to face trial. Gene decides to accompany Tom on the stagecoach trip to ensure the safe arrival of Sam Bass and to lend a hand if trouble arises.

Once on the road, Gene and Tom discover that several of Sam's henchmen are following them with the intent to free their leader. Gene knows that they will have to be smart and resourceful if they want to make it to San Dimas safely. Along the way, Gene and Tom encounter a band of Native American Apache who offer them a warning about a dangerous stretch of land ahead. Gene heeds their warning and uses his knowledge of the terrain to find a safer route to San Dimas.

As they travel, Gene sings several songs, including "Cool Water" and "Silver Spurs on the Golden Stairs," which add to the show's appeal and make a nice contrast to the action sequences. The episode also features several gun battles, horse chases, and fistfights, which were standard elements of Western shows of this era.

Once they arrive in San Dimas, Gene and Tom must overcome one final hurdle. The local jail is overcrowded, so they must keep Sam Bass in a hotel room under watchful eyes until he can be transferred to a more secure jail. This proves to be a tricky task as Sam's henchmen are still on their trail. With some clever decoys and a well-timed intervention by Gene, they are able to keep Sam safe until he can be transferred to a more secure facility.

In the end, Sam Bass is safely transported to jail, and Gene and Tom reflect on their adventure. The episode ends on a positive note, with Gene singing a final song as he rides off into the sunset. Overall, "Stage to San Dimas" is a classic episode of The Gene Autry Show that features all of the elements that made this show so beloved by fans of all ages.