This episode of Bat Masterson aired on December 24, 1958.
William T. Sherman Meets Bat Masterson
November 24, 2009 By 3 Comments
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Remember watching the Bat Masterson series, though not this episode.
Great Classic TV
I watched the entire episode. “So this is a Dodge City saloon?” inquires Sherman, and tells the piano player to play a tune. Then the music starts and the men start dancing with each other. “Sure,” replies Bat, “if you define “saloon” as western themed gay bar.”