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Bret Maverick

TV·1981–1982·NBC·Action, Western·1h·7.2·Created by Gordon T. Dawson

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In this continuation of the 'Maverick' series, poker player and conman Bret Maverick moves to the town of Sweetwater, AZ, and tries to take up a normal life as a cattle breeder. However, Brett's past and the troubles of Sweetwater won't leave him alone, and he soon finds himself putting his skills to use to help out his fellow citizens.

Cast

James GarnerJames GarnerBret MaverickEd BruceEd BruceTom GuthrieDavid KnellDavid KnellRodney CatlowDarleen CarrDarleen CarrMary Lou "M.L." SpringerRichard HamiltonRichard HamiltonCy WhittakerJohn ShearinJohn ShearinSheriff Mitchel DowdRamon BieriRamon BieriElijah Crow

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