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Ned Blessing

TV·1993–1993·1 season, 4 episodes·CBS·Western, Action & Adventure, Drama·1h·Created by William D. Wittliff

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Alone on Executioner's Row, Ned Blessing is a haggard, old cowboy and former sheriff. With nothing more than reflections on a life that's been filled with danger and excitement, he marks his time waiting and hoping that the man responsible for his imprisonment makes an appearance before the hangman does. With only a few days left to live, Blessing recounts his unbelievable life story.

Castfull cast & details

Rob CampbellRob CampbellBill McKinneyBill McKinneyLuis ÁvalosLuis ÁvalosBrad JohnsonBrad JohnsonWes StudiWes StudiRichard RiehleRichard RiehleBrenda BakkeBrenda BakkeRusty SchwimmerRusty Schwimmer

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes1993Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Return to Plum CreekAugust 18, 1993—
  2. S01E02A Ghost StoryAugust 25, 1993—
  3. S01E03The Smink BrothersSeptember 1, 1993—
  4. S01E04OscarSeptember 8, 1993—

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