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Sugarfoot

Tom Brewster, a correspondence-school law graduate, heads west to pursue his fortune, but his cowboy skills are lacking, earning him the humiliating nickname "Sugarfoot", a step below the already derogatory term "Tenderfoot".

Tom Brewster, a law graduate from the East, moved to the Oklahoma Territory in search of employment. Despite being able to handle guns, he was reluctant to use them. He was also a teetotaler who enjoyed sarsaparilla with a dash of cherry. Initially, he was hired as a replacement sheriff to investigate the murder of his predecessor. Nicknamed Sugarfoot by the predecessor's daughter due to his perceived lack of fighting skills, Tom ultimately solved the murder. He went on to take on various jobs, traveling throughout the Old West and Mexico.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Brannigan's Boots

1. Brannigan's Boots

Aired: Sep 17, 1957

When the crooked politicians who run Bluerock see what a lousy shot Tom is, t...

Episode 2 Reluctant Hero

2. Reluctant Hero

Aired: Oct 1, 1957

Tom takes a job on a ranch, not knowing that his new boss is involved in a ra...

Episode 3 The Strange Land

3. The Strange Land

Aired: Oct 15, 1957

A bitter old rancher, with a grudge against the world, hires a gunman to aven...

Episode 4 Bunch Quitter

4. Bunch Quitter

Aired: Oct 29, 1957

Tom is appointed to lead a cattle drive when the trail boss is shot by outlaw...

Episode 5 Trail's End

5. Trail's End

Aired: Nov 12, 1957

Tom runs into his childhood sweetheart, but finds out that she is now a dance...

Episode 6 Quicksilver

6. Quicksilver

Aired: Nov 16, 1957

The owner of a silver mine can't meet his payroll because he's been robbed. T...

Episode 7 Misfire

7. Misfire

Aired: Dec 10, 1957

Sugarfoot unknowingly figures in a scheme by Mercy Preston to get rid of two ...

Episode 8 Stallion Trail

8. Stallion Trail

Aired: Dec 24, 1957

While up in the mountains, Tom manages to capture a beautiful wild horse. How...

Episode 10 Bullet Proof

10. Bullet Proof

Aired: Jan 21, 1958

In order to trap a gang of bank robbers, Tom lets word slip out that he knows...

Episode 11 Deadlock

11. Deadlock

Aired: Feb 4, 1958

Tom is forced to serve on a jury in the case of a rancher accused of rustling...

Episode 12 Man Wanted

12. Man Wanted

Aired: Feb 18, 1958

Tom's friend Sandy Randall has sent for his Swedish mail-order bride. But ins...

Episode 13 The Dead Hills

13. The Dead Hills

Aired: Mar 4, 1958

Tom comes to the aid of a young woman who is trying to keep her late uncle's ...

Episode 15 Hideout

15. Hideout

Aired: Apr 1, 1958

On the road, Tom meets up with a sick older man contemplating suicide. A hoth...

Episode 16 Guns for Big Bear

16. Guns for Big Bear

Aired: Apr 15, 1958

A merchant hires Tom to deliver a wagon load of blankets and medicinal suppli...

Episode 17 Price on His Head

17. Price on His Head

Aired: Apr 29, 1958

The stagecoach Tom is riding on is held up, and its driver killed. When the b...

Episode 18 Short Range

18. Short Range

Aired: May 13, 1958

After taking a job working for a pretty Asian woman in her road show, Tom mee...

Episode 20 Mule Team

20. Mule Team

Aired: Jun 10, 1958

Tom is informed by letter that an uncle of his died and left him one-quarter ...

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Preview Clip | Sugarfoot | Warner Archive

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Info about Sugarfoot

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Genres:Western