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  • Stoney Burke The Contender (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Sport, Western

Stoney Burke

The Contender (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Sport, Western

In his striving to be a rodeo champion, Stoney Burke must contend with a self-serving friend, an unscrupulous promoter, a young punk itching for a fight, a beautiful woman betrothed to a rival, and the meanest bronc on the circuit--Megaton.See moreIn his striving to be a rodeo champion, Stoney Burke must contend with a self-serving friend, an unscrupulous promoter, a young punk itching for a fight, a beautiful woman betrothed to a rival, and the meanest bronc on the circuit--Megaton. Written by Gary R. Peterson See less
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Director
Producer
Cinematographer
Ted D. McCord (as Ted McCord)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 1, 1962

Release date
Oct 1, 1962 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 win

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14 cast members
Name Known for
Jack Lord
Stoney Burke Stoney Burke   See fewer
Warren Oates
Ves Painter Ves Painter   See fewer
Robert Dowdell
Cody Bristol Cody Bristol   See fewer
Bruce Dern
E.J. Stocker E.J. Stocker   See fewer
Kate Manx
Erlie Bristol Erlie Bristol   See fewer
Philip Abbott
Royce Hamilton Royce Hamilton   See fewer
Carl Benton Reid
Clay Bristol Clay Bristol   See fewer
Bartlett Robinson
Everett B. Fields Everett B. Fields   See fewer
Cleo Tibbs
Ruby Lee (as Cleo Ann) Ruby Lee (as Cleo Ann)   See fewer
Wag Blesing
Cowboy (uncredited) Cowboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Rudy Doucette
Cowboy (uncredited) Cowboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Lally
Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Rod McGaughy
Cowboy (uncredited) Cowboy (uncredited)   See fewer
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