Dirty Sally
A Gunsmoke spin-off about a cantankerous woman and a former outlaw.
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Dirty Sally, a comedic Western, follows a foul-tempered, heavy-drinking elderly woman and a young ex-outlaw as they head for California gold country with a mule named Worthless pulling their wagon. This Gunsmoke spinoff aired 14 half-hour episodes on CBS Friday nights from January to July 1974. Jeanette Nolan played Sally Fergus, earning an Emmy nomination, while Dack Rambo portrayed Cyrus Pike. Sally’s constant meddling in strangers’ troubles repeatedly delays their journey.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Western
- Starring
- Jeanette Nolan; Dack Rambo
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 14 (1 unaired)
- Creator
- Jack Miller
- Producer
- John Mantley; Leonard Katzman
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Jeanette Nolan was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role as Sally Fergus.
- Nolan's husband, John McIntire, and her son, Tim McIntire, both had guest roles on the series.
Synopsis
During the 16th season of Gunsmoke, a two-part episode titled "Pike" was broadcast on March 1 and March 8, 1971. Dirty Sally, an old woman who collected bottles and other discarded items to sell, found outlaw Cyrus Pike, who had been shot. Sally nursed Pike back to health and tried to protect him from the men who wanted him dead. According to TV Guide reviewer Cleveland Amory, the Gunsmoke office "received more mail on that episode than any other segment in the series' 19 years." The character of Dirty Sally was brought back during the next season of Gunsmoke in an episode titled "One for the Road." The character was spun off into a new series. In the series Pike is anxious to reach California, but the journey is often delayed by Sally becoming involved with the problems of people they meet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Dirty Sally?
Dirty Sally was created by Jack Miller.
When did Dirty Sally first air?
Dirty Sally first aired on 11 January 1974.
When did Dirty Sally end?
Dirty Sally last aired on 19 April 1974.
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