![]() Intriguingly, it dates a full year after the others and, even more intriguingly, the same year as two polarizing books covering the state of American womanhood in 1963: Betty Frieden’s The Feminine Mystique was unveiled just three weeks before INCIDENT OF THE MARRIED WIDOW was aired and, eight months later in the week of the JFK assassination in Dallas, Helen Andelin’s Fascinating Womanhood came out as the counter point. This episode is cleverly tied with the preceding ones we’ve covered, thanks to a strong female character and a role that offers commentary on both 19th century and 20th century gender battles. It’s a clever episode with a proper denouement and I highly recommend it. ![]() Another bonus is an excellent dance party held inside the saloon to celebrate Gil and Abigail’s “marriage.” Plus we get some highly charged dialogue in a farcical bedroom scene that plays like a version of The Taming of the Shrew. It also works because of the fine chemistry between series lead Eric Fleming and Ms. We know that he was actually married to a society woman back in Philadelphia and has two daughters. The story works for me because it’s an interesting contradiction for Gil, given his true backstory. They wonder if Gil really did marry Abigail years ago and had abandoned her. The drovers go along with this, though they are somewhat confused. Gil then presents himself to the townsfolk as Abigail’s husband come back from the war, very much alive. Gil agrees to keep up the charade so Abigail doesn’t have to lose face, but she will have to sell the saloon and vamoose. Apparently they did know each other years ago but never married. Gil goes into town and sees the portrait and talks with Abigail. The next part of the story is slightly far-fetched but a lot of fun. It’s a flattering image of handsome Gil in his old military uniform, and apparently Abigail has been passing him off as her late husband! Of course the men return to camp and tell Mr. While there, they visit Abigail’s saloon and see a portrait of their boss Gil Favor on the wall behind the bar. Some of the drovers have time off and head into this town to unwind. ![]() On Rawhide she is cast as a sympathetic but scheming woman who has become a successful business owner in a rough and tumble western town. ![]() Even people who don’t know this actress by name probably remember the face and of course that lovely voice of hers. Soap fans fondly recall her role as homespun Addie Horton on Days of Our Lives her feisty portrayal of a southern madame named Miss Sally on Guiding Light and her turn as a blueblood matriarch on Loving. ![]() She guest-starred in countless primetime series for nearly 50 years and also was a mainstay on daytime soap operas. Barry started in motion pictures in the mid-1940s but by the 50s had transitioned to television where she most undoubtedly made her mark. This time it’s Patricia Barry in the form of saloon owner Abigail Fletcher. It’s quite enjoyable to watch.Īs always, we have a notable guest star. We are wrapping up our month-long discussion of Rawhide by focusing on a fifth season offering that plays like a western rom-com. I’ve written this before, but I feel the best episodes are found in the middle of the show’s run, primarily season 4 and season 5. Topbilled on Essential: Rawhide – ‘The Boss… Jinsinna13 on Neglected film: TOGETHER AGAIN… Topbilled on Neglected film: TOGETHER AGAIN… Neglected film: GOLDIE GETS ALONG (1933). ![]()
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