Laredo (TV Series) Anybody Here Seen Billy? (1965) User Reviews

One dangerous woman

[bkoganbing · 7/10 · 29 November 2016]

Outlaw John McCann has one dangerous woman as his companion in Joan Staley. She's quite the asset to him as well. After getting Peter Brown in a most compromising position she steals his horse, clothes and gun. Brown's so mad he takes a horse from the Texas Ranger corral and pursues.

Naturally his pals Neville Brand and William Smith aren't going to let him down in the clinch. Quite unofficially they're off to do some chasing themselves.

Staley is one tricky piece of work. You can't believe how she cons these three over and over again. And she does it so innocently.

This episode of Laredo belongs to Joan Staley.

Joan Staley Turns on the Charm

[wes-connors · 5/10 · 4 October 2008]

Chad (Peter Brown) returns early from a case, in his long underwear; as it turns out, he's been ambushed by outlaw prisoner Billy Harker's sexy girlfriend Joan Staley (as Laurie Martin). Parmalee (Philip Carey) sends Reese (Neville Brand) and Joe (William Smith) out to assist the slightly embarrassed Chad, and salvage the mission. Pretty-in-pink Ms. Staley proves to be a formidable feminine obstacle, during the search for her outlaw boyfriend Billy.

Skin watchers should note that studly Chad and hunky Smith perform their opening scenes shirtless. And, later on, "Playboy Playmate" Staley gets to show her bare shoulders and legs while dressing (behind a conveniently large tree, however). This episode features a very enjoyable guest performance, by Staley. She and Mr. Brown perform their "re-encounter" scene exceptionally well. "Anybody Here Seen Billy?" is very nicely directed, by non-appearing actor Lawrence Dobkin; and, Andrew Jackson's color photography is just right. Finally, Mr. Smith, unmoved by Staley's wiles, gets to orchestrate an exciting conclusion.

***** Anybody Here Seen Billy? (10/21/65) Lawrence Dobkin ~ Peter Brown, Joan Staley, Neville Brand