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| 3 | ''Lawman'' is an American Western television series originally telecast from 1958 to 1962 on Creator/{{ABC}}. It starred John Russell as Marshal Dan Troop and Peter Brown as Deputy Marshal Johnny [=McKay=]. |
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| 5 | ''Lawman'' is the story of Marshal Dan Troop of Larmie, Wyoming and his deputy Johnny [=McKay=], an orphan Troop took under his wing. In the second season, Lily Merrill opens The Birdcage Saloon, where she sings and entertains, and has a close unspoken relationship with Troop. |
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| 8 | !!''Lawman'' contains examples of: |
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| 10 | * FastestGunInTheWest: Marshal Dan Troop (to his surprise) finds himself outdrawn by a professional gunfighter. While recovering from his wounds, the Marshal realises that while the gunman is faster, he doesn't have time to aim correctly, so he must goad his target into coming closer. Marshal Troop confronts the gunman again and this time keeps his distance, winning the fatal shootout. |
| 11 | * JobTitle: The title refers to the main character working as a marshal. |
| 12 | * LukeIAmYourFather: In "The Joker", outlaw Barney Tremain claims to be Johnny [=McKay=]'s real father. It is left unresolved whether he was telling the truth or not. |
| 13 | * OneWordTitle: The series is titled simply "Lawman". |
| 14 | * YoungGun: Johnny [=McKay=] is this in early seasons. He gains maturity as the show goes on. |
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