Pistol Pete
Top 10 Billed Cast
Deputy Langley
Mayor
Townperson #2
Crowdperson #3
Pawnee Bob
Luke McCandles
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Overview
TV pilot created by Simpsons writer John Swartzwelder set in the Old West.
Release Date
1996-05-08
Average
7
Rating:
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