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Helen of Abajinian

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An Armenian winemaker hires Paladin to find his runaway daughter and make certain that she marries the young cowhand he believes has seduced her. - Source:  tv.com

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• Richard Boone as Paladin

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• Harold J. Stone as Samuel Abajinian
• Wright King as O'Riley
• Lisa Gaye as Helen
• Vladimir Sokoloff as Gourken
• Nick Dennis as Jorgi
• Naomi Stevens as Marga
• Kam Tong as Hey Boy

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• Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
• Written by: Gene Roddenberry
• Created by: Herb Meadow and Sam Rolfe
• Produced by: Julian Claman
• "Ballad of Paladin" Recorded by: Johnny Western
• Production Manager: Glenn Cook
• Assistant Director: Howard Joslin
• Director of Photography: William Margulies
• Art Director: James W. Sullivan
• Property Master: Mike Gordon
• Supervising Editor: Fred W. Berger , A.C.E.
• Editor: Michael Luciano , A.C.E.
• Makeup Artist: William Wood
• Hair Stylist: Madine Danks
• Wardrobe: Joseph Dimmitt
• Script Supervisor: Richard Chaffee
• Set Decorator: Raymond Boltz, Jr.
• Optical Effects: Jack Rabin & Louis DeWitt
• Sound: Roderick Sound, Inc.
• Casting: Lynn Stalmaster and Associates

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Have Gun-Will Travel — “Helen of Abijinian”

The very existence of the radio show is an odd duck, in that while not unique it was one of the very rare radio shows to be a spinoff of a successful tv show, which is backwards from the usual sequence of events, with the radio show coming first, then the tv show (for examples of the usual order, see Gunsmoke , Dragnet , and The Lone Ranger ). In this case, Have Gun–Will Travel on television first aired in 1957 and its radio counterpart aired its first episode just over a year later in 1958. The original CBS tv series would run from September 1957 through April of 1963 and proved quite popular. Richard Boone (1917-1981) starred as Paladin, a cultured, educated, gun-for-hire living in San Francisco’s swanky Carlton Hotel during the period following the Civil War to approximately 1875 as a well-appointed man of wealth and sophistication, who earned his living by putting ads in local newspapers as a high-priced gunslinger with the simple calling card of “Have Gun–Will Travel.” While expensive to hire ($1,000 per day plus expenses) and ready, willing, and able to use his trademark gun when necessary, he often was a master at settling disputes or resolving issues in a diplomatic and bloodless manner.

Famed radio director of such shows as Suspense , Escape , and later the popular tv westerns such as The Virginian and Gunsmoke , Norman Macdonnell championed the idea of spinning off a successful tv show to radio, and Have Gun–Will Travel on radio was born. One of my favorite radio and tv actors, John Dehner (1915-1992), was cast as radio’s Paladin, his resonating baritone perfect for the role. Dehner himself was in many ways like the character he played, for his father traveled a lot and Dehner went to school and was educated mostly in Europe (though he was born in New York). Along the way, he learned to speak four languages fluently and others to a lesser degree (including Norwegian, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, and even some Hopi Indian). In the early 1940s Dehner worked for Walt Disney Studios as an animator and did work for such iconic animated features as Fantasia (1940), Bambi (1942) and some Pluto, Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse cartoons. After a stint in the Army during World War II he held jobs as a radio news editor and disc jockey, then graduated to numerous acting roles of various sizes, including, but not limited to shows such as The Hermit’s Cave (as host), and supporting roles in The Whistler , Gunsmoke , Suspense , Escape , Philip Marlowe, Frontier Gentleman (star), and the week following the demise of Frontier Gentleman , the star of Have Gun–Will Travel .

John Dehner’s television and film roles are far too many to list here, but he appeared in 125 feature films and shorts, and in well over another 100 tv roles from mystery to western to science fiction and is easily recognizable for his blue eyes, moustache, and again his iconc baritone that Radio Life Magazine said was the industry’s “best radio voice.” Of interest to SF fans, Dehner appeared three times on the original The Twilight Zone : in the first season as Captain Allenby in “The Lonely,” as engineer Alan Richards in “The Jungle” in its third season, and in its fifth and final season as Jared Garrity in “Mr. Garrity and the Graves.”

Last but not least, from an article in AVClub from 2014 by Brandon Nowalk titled “The Adult Western Peaked with Have Gun–Will Travel”: “…the adult Western, nominal or otherwise, is what TV audiences were looking for in the late ’50s. Have Gun – Will Travel wasn’t the first, it wasn’t the most popular, and it didn’t last the longest. But it was the best. Have Gun picked up the pieces of the adult Western and assembled them into something greater. There was Gunsmoke ’s dramatic power, Earp ’s pretension, and Cheyenne ’s rootless energy. And where those others lost cast members, dipped in quality, or completely transformed, Have Gun stayed steady, a strong half-hour black-and-white adventure leading into Gunsmoke every Saturday night for six years.” Though it is true that Have Gun wasn’t the most popular show of its time, Nielsen ratings confirm that it ranked near the very top of the heap with a #3 or #4 rating for its first four years. ( Gunsmoke would take top honors as the #1 show for four years, from 1958-61.)

This episode finds Paladin relaxing at his customary residence in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco, which also serves as his business address where he can be reached if his services are required. The time is 1875. He decides to take a lucrative job for a fee of $1,000. It seems an Armenian traveling company must cancel its annual wine festival because its principal dancer has run away with a passing cowboy. Paladin’s job is to bring the dancer back. Well, yes, he accomplishes his task, but along the way we learn about some tasty Armenian dishes, a little about the customs of the Armenian traveling company, and are briefly asked to consider a topic we would call today one of gender roles:  who should pursue a possible romantic partner—the male or the female? When the announcer listed the actors at the end of the episode I was mildly surprised to learn than none other than Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry wrote this episode. I had known that Roddenberry wrote in other genres besides SF, and for radio as well as TV prior to ST , but was surprised to learn that he wrote this story, which is not of the sort  usually associated with him. “Helen of Abijinian” is a warm, lighthearted tale of young lovers from different cultures, and how they manage a unique solution to the question of whether they should marry or not. Recommended.

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[ Below : Paladin on radio, John Dehner, left — Paladin on tv, Richard Boone, right]

[ Below : Paladin’s iconic business card]

{This episode aired on a Sunday, which meant the neighborhood gang would gather at the nearby newsstand the next day after school, the winter holiday break now over. They were in luck when they spotted some of their favorite SF magazines just begging to be taken home. Astounding SF (1930-present, now Analog ) was an instant selection and had been for years, but the easily recognizable Kelly Freas cover was the icing on the cake with this issue. That said, the gang was in for a couple of pleasant surprises when it saw who some of the fiction contributors were. Close friends Gordon R. Dickson and Poul Anderson had stories in this issue, and the (then) husband and wife team of Robert and Barbara Silverberg collaborated on a novelette (“Deadlock”) . ASF was a monthly in 1959. The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction (1949-present) would celebrate its 10th anniversary in October of 1959 and had quickly found a home with a growing readership due to its balance between classic reprints and new stories, and its willingness to showcase SF & F with different themes and a more literary approach to the story telling. Fans loved it. The issue below featured a short novel by Fritz Leiber, “The Silver Eggheads,” which is one of my favorite satirical tales by the late, great, Leiber. Ballantine Books under its Del Rey imprint published it as a paperback novel in 1961. F&SF was also on a monthly schedule in 1959. Fantastic Universe (1953-60) saw only 69 issues during its run, but attracted many of the top names in the field before outside forces caught up with it. The issue below looks like it was a fun one, with stories by L. Sprague de Camp & Fletcher Pratt, Harry Harrison, and the Horatio Hornblower of SF A. Bertram Chandler. It managed 8 issues in 1959.}

[ Left : Astounding SF , 1/59 – Center : F&SF , 1/59 – Right : Fantastic Universe , 1/59]

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Have Gun Will Travel: The Helen of Abajinian

Have gun will travel: helen of abajinian.

The classic Western TV series Have Gun Will Travel starred Richard Boone as the mysterious and laconic Paladin, a gunfighter-for-hire who traveled the Old West righting wrongs and helping those in need. In one of the show’s most memorable episodes, Paladin meets a young woman named Helen of Abajinian, who is seeking his help in finding her missing father.

The episode, titled “Helen of Abajinian,” aired on January 24, 1961. It was written by William T. Kelley and directed by Joseph Pevney. In the episode, Paladin travels to the small town of Abajinian, where he meets Helen and her uncle, a wealthy rancher named John Abajinian. Helen tells Paladin that her father, a prospector, has been missing for several months. Paladin agrees to help her find him, and the two of them set out on a journey that takes them across the Old West.

Along the way, Paladin and Helen encounter a variety of dangers, including outlaws, Indians, and a corrupt sheriff. But they also find friendship, love, and hope. In the end, Paladin finds Helen’s father and helps him to reunite with his daughter.

“Helen of Abajinian” is a classic episode of Have Gun Will Travel. It is a well-written story with strong characters and a suspenseful plot. The episode also features some beautiful cinematography and some of the best acting in the series. If you have never seen Have Gun Will Travel, I highly recommend checking out “Helen of Abajinian.” It is a great to the show and one of its most memorable episodes.

Overview of the episode

“Helen of Abajinian” is the 14th episode of the first season of the American Western television series Have Gun Will Travel. It was written by John Meston and directed by Robert Gist. The episode originally aired on CBS on December 10, 1957.

The episode follows Paladin (Richard Boone) as he helps a young woman named Helen Abajinian (Barbara Hale) find her missing father. Helen’s father, Dr. Abajinian, is a renowned archaeologist who has been working on a dig in the Middle East. When he fails to return from the dig, Helen travels to San Francisco to hire Paladin to find him.

Paladin tracks down Dr. Abajinian and learns that he has been kidnapped by a group of bandits. Paladin rescues Dr. Abajinian and returns him to Helen. In the end, it is revealed that Dr. Abajinian was kidnapped because he had discovered a valuable treasure.

Summary of the plot

The episode begins with Helen Abajinian arriving in San Francisco to hire Paladin to find her missing father. Paladin agrees to help Helen and tracks down Dr. Abajinian in the Middle East. Dr. Abajinian tells Paladin that he has been kidnapped by a group of bandits. Paladin rescues Dr. Abajinian and returns him to Helen. In the end, it is revealed that Dr. Abajinian was kidnapped because he had discovered a valuable treasure.

Major characters and their roles

The major characters in the episode are:

• Paladin (Richard Boone): A gunfighter who helps Helen find her missing father.
• Helen Abajinian (Barbara Hale): A young woman who hires Paladin to find her father.
• Dr. Abajinian (Michael Pate): Helen’s father, a renowned archaeologist who has been kidnapped.
• The bandits: A group of men who kidnap Dr. Abajinian.

Historical context of the episode

The episode “Helen of Abajinian” was written and produced during the Cold War. The episode reflects the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the episode, Dr. Abajinian is kidnapped by a group of bandits who are working for the Soviet Union. The bandits are trying to steal Dr. Abajinian’s research, which they believe will help the Soviet Union win the Cold War.

The episode “Helen of Abajinian” is a reminder of the Cold War tensions that existed during the 1950s. The episode also shows how the Cold War affected the lives of ordinary people, such as Helen Abajinian.

Analysis of the episode

The episode “Helen of Abajinian” can be analyzed on several levels. On a superficial level, the episode is a simple story about a young woman who hires a gunfighter to find her missing father. However, the episode also explores deeper themes, such as the Cold War, the importance of family, and the power of love.

The episode “Helen of Abajinian” is a classic example of the Cold War Western. The episode reflects the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. The bandits in the episode are working for the Soviet Union, and they are trying to steal Dr. Abajinian’s research, which they believe will help the Soviet Union win the Cold War. The episode also shows how the Cold War affected the lives of ordinary people, such as Helen Abajinian. Helen’s father is kidnapped because of his research, and she is forced to travel to a foreign country to find him.

The episode “Helen of Abajinian” also explores the importance of family. Helen is a young woman who is deeply devoted to her father. She is willing to travel to a foreign country and risk her life to find him. The episode shows how the love between a father and daughter can overcome any obstacle.

Finally, the episode “Helen of Abajinian” explores the power of love. Paladin is a gunfighter who is known for his skills with a gun. However, in this episode, Paladin is more interested in using his skills to help Helen find her father than he is in fighting bandits. The episode shows how love can change a person and make them want to do good in the world.

Critical reception of the episode

The episode “Helen of Abajinian” received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the episode for its suspenseful plot and strong performances. Other critics criticized the episode for its stereotypical portrayal of Arabs.

Despite the mixed reviews, the episode “Helen of Abajinian” is considered to be a classic episode of Have Gun Will Travel. The

“Helen of Abajinian?” is the 16th episode of the second season of the American Western television series Have Gun – Will Travel. It was aired on CBS on November 21, 1958. The episode was written by Henry Denker and directed by Thomas Carr.

In the episode, Paladin (Richard Boone) is hired by a young woman named Helen Abajinian (Dina Merrill) to find her missing father, Dr. Abajinian (Philip Bourneuf). Paladin tracks Dr. Abajinian to a small town in the Arizona Territory, where he discovers that the doctor has been kidnapped by a group of bandits led by a man named El Lobo (Michael Pate). Paladin rescues Dr. Abajinian and helps him to return to his home.

“Helen of Abajinian?” is a well-crafted episode of Have Gun – Will Travel. The story is engaging, the characters are well-developed, and the acting is excellent. The episode also features some stunning cinematography, particularly the scenes of Paladin riding through the desert.

One of the most interesting aspects of the episode is the relationship between Paladin and Helen Abajinian. Helen is a strong and independent woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself. She is also a good judge of character, and she quickly realizes that Paladin is a man of honor. The relationship between Paladin and Helen is one of mutual respect and admiration, and it is one of the highlights of the episode.

Another interesting aspect of the episode is the character of El Lobo. El Lobo is a ruthless and cunning bandit who is not afraid to use violence to get what he wants. He is also a charismatic leader who is able to inspire loyalty in his followers. El Lobo is a complex and well-developed character, and he is one of the most memorable villains in the series.

Overall, “Helen of Abajinian?” is a classic episode of Have Gun – Will Travel. It is a well-written, well-acted, and well-directed episode that is sure to please fans of the series.

Overall assessment of the episode

“Helen of Abajinian?” is a well-written, well-acted, and well-directed episode of Have Gun – Will Travel. The story is engaging, the characters are well-developed, and the acting is excellent. The episode also features some stunning cinematography, particularly the scenes of Paladin riding through the desert.

Suggestions for further reading and research

For further reading and research on the episode “Helen of Abajinian?”, the following sources are recommended:

• The Have Gun – Will Travel episode guide by Mark Dawidziak
• The Have Gun – Will Travel episode book by Robert S. Birchard
• The Have Gun – Will Travel episode blog by David Schwartz
• The Have Gun – Will Travel episode discussion forum at the Classic TV Lounge
• “Have Gun – Will Travel: Helen of Abajinian?”. IMDb. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
• “Have Gun – Will Travel: Helen of Abajinian?”. TV.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

A: The episode “Helen of Abajinian” is significant for several reasons. First, it is one of the few episodes in which Paladin (Richard Boone) is not the main character. Instead, the focus is on Helen Abajinian (Jean Peters), a woman who is trying to escape from her abusive husband. Second, the episode deals with the complex issues of domestic violence and arranged marriage. Third, it is a visually stunning episode, with beautiful cinematography and set design.

Q: What is the plot of the episode “Helen of Abajinian”?

A: The episode begins with Helen Abajinian arriving in the town of Abalone, California. She is seeking help from Paladin, who is known for his ability to help people in need. Helen tells Paladin that she is married to a man named Aram Abajinian, who is a wealthy landowner. However, Aram is also a violent and abusive man. Helen has tried to leave him in the past, but he has always found her and brought her back.

Paladin agrees to help Helen, and he sets out to find Aram. He tracks Aram down to a nearby ranch, where he finds him drunk and passed out. Paladin takes Aram to jail, and he arranges for Helen to get a divorce. However, Aram is released from jail shortly after, and he vows to get revenge on Helen.

Aram tracks Helen down to a remote cabin in the mountains. He attacks her, but she is able to fight him off. She then flees to the cabin of a local hermit, who helps her to escape. Aram follows her to the hermit’s cabin, but he is unable to find her. He eventually gives up and returns home.

Helen is now free from Aram’s abuse, and she is able to start a new life. She thanks Paladin for his help, and she tells him that she will never forget what he did for her.

Q: What are the themes of the episode “Helen of Abajinian”?

A: The themes of the episode “Helen of Abajinian” include domestic violence, arranged marriage, and the power of love. The episode shows how domestic violence can destroy a person’s life, and it highlights the importance of helping victims of abuse. The episode also explores the complex issues of arranged marriage, and it shows how such marriages can lead to unhappiness and violence. Finally, the episode shows the power of love, and it demonstrates how love can help people to overcome difficult situations.

Q: What is the significance of the title “Helen of Abajinian”?

A: The title “Helen of Abajinian” is a reference to the Greek myth of Helen of Troy. In the myth, Helen is a beautiful woman who is kidnapped by Paris, the prince of Troy. This leads to the Trojan War, a conflict that lasts for ten years. The title “Helen of Abajinian” suggests that Helen Abajinian is a modern-day Helen of Troy. She is a beautiful woman who is trapped in a loveless marriage, and her story is a tragedy.

Q: What is the legacy of the episode “Helen of Abajinian”?

A: The episode “Helen of Abajinian” is considered to be one of the best episodes of the series “Have Gun Will Travel.” It is a powerful and moving story that deals with important social issues. The episode has been praised for its strong performances, its beautiful cinematography, and its thought-provoking themes.

Q: Where can I watch the episode “Helen of Abajinian”?

A: The episode “Helen of Abajinian” is available to watch on several streaming services, including Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix.

the episode of Have Gun Will Travel titled Helen of Abajinian is a classic example of the shows formula. Paladin is hired by a beautiful woman to help her find her missing husband. Along the way, he uncovers a web of deception and murder. The episode is full of suspense, action, and humor. Paladins character is portrayed as a man of honor and integrity, who is always willing to help those in need. The episode also features some memorable guest stars, including John Carradine and Anne Francis. Overall, Helen of Abajinian is a well-crafted episode of Have Gun Will Travel that is sure to please fans of the show.

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