“In the American West, a gun touched by evil passed from hand to hand, changing the lives of all who possessed it. Its origin unknown, its dark legend grew until it came to be known as the Dead Man’s Gun.”
The actual “star” of this syndicated Wild West anthology series – first broadcast on the Showtime cable network and narrated by the familiar craggy voice of Kris Kristofferson – was a cursed .44 single-action Smith and Wesson revolver that had been forged in Hell.
Episodes featured a different cast each week and followed the gun – and its deadly results – as it changed hands. The stories often featured twist endings and supernatural overtones.
The series of morality tales – filmed in British Columbia, Canada – was produced by Henry Winkler, Fonzie of Happy Days fame. He also appeared in the very first episode as Leo Sunshine, an unassuming and good-natured peddler who took on the identity of the new Marshal of a lawless town after picking up the titular weapon.
Host/Narrator
Kris Kristofferson
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The actual “star” of this syndicated Wild West anthology series – first broadcast on the Showtime cable network and narrated by the familiar craggy voice of Kris Kristofferson – was a cursed .44 single-action Smith and Wesson revolver that had been forged in Hell.
