"Be Not Forgetful of Stangers" is the Christmas-themed episode of the CBS Western series Have Gun, Will Travel, produced and aired as fifthteenth episode of its sixth season.
Summary[]
Paladin rides into a Texas town at Christmas time and encounters a saloon full of merrymakers. Soon afterward a cowboy brings in a pregnant girl who may not survive the impending birth. The town doctor is down for his annual drunken stupor. Paladin tries to enlist help but the the patrons would rather party.
Cast[]
| Actor/actress | Character(s) |
|---|---|
| Richard Boone | Paladin |
| Duane Eddy | Young Cowboy |
| Josie Lloyd | Cowboy's Wife |
| Roy Barcroft | Simon |
| Pat Newby | Annie (Saloon Gal) |
| Robert J. Stevenson | Jake (Bar Proprietor) |
| Ed Faulkner | Ben |
| Perry Cook, Charles Kuenstle Danny Borzage (uncredited) Bill Hart (uncredited) Jack Kenny (uncredited) Ethan Laidlaw (uncredited) Bert Madrid (uncredited) Sid Troy (uncredited) |
Barflies |
| Hal Needham | Harry Beldon |
| Howard Lewis Shapiro | The Baby |
| Herman Hack (uncredited) | Dr. R.A. Thomas |
Notes[]
- There are several parallels to the birth of Jesus:
- It is Christmas Eve, a man with his pregnant wife arrives at a town and there is no room for them.
- After the baby is born, three men give presents to the parents, and the name of the town is Bethlehem.