The Adventures of Spin and Marty
Marty Markham is a spoiled rich kid who has lost his parents. His father's war buddy has arranged for Marty to come to his ranch, the triple R where boys get to live in the big outdoors. Marty shows up in his grandmother's chauffeur driven limousine. The chauffeur, played by J. Pat O'Malley, is also Marty's manservant. He is assigned to help the cook Spin is a popular boy at the ranch who has to earn money between summers to come. Marty and Spin clash.
- 1955-1955
- 1 season
- ABC
- Action & Adventure, Family
Marty Markham is a spoiled rich kid who has lost his parents. His father's war buddy has arranged for Marty to come to his ranch, the triple R where boys get to live in the big outdoors. Marty shows up in his grandmother's chauffeur driven limousine. The chauffeur, played by J. Pat O'Malley, is also Marty's manservant. He is assigned to help the cook Spin is a popular boy at the ranch who has to earn money between summers to come. Marty and Spin clash.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1955
Episode 0
An Introduction
Fri, Nov 4, 1955
Marty gives and overall introduction to the series showing clips from episodes. Spin joins Marty at the end of the introduction to invite viewers to watch the show "starting next week."
Episode 1
The 'Triple R'
Mon, Nov 7, 1955
Ollie, head wrangler for the Triple R Ranch, herds the riding stock from the range into the corral where the boys arriving for summer camp can see them. Spin, a highly competent camper from last summer, jumps from the fence onto the bare back of his horse from last year, Sailor. Bill Burnett, the camp counselor, reprimands him. Freddy is a glasses-wearing tenderfoot whose parents are very protective. Speck has a penchant for pets of all sorts. Last to arrive is Martin Markham, the spoiled grandson of a rich grandmother who has raised him after his parents died. He has even brought his butler Perkins who will stay at the camp with him helping out in the kitchen.
Episode 2
The Misfit
Tue, Nov 8, 1955
Martin is aloof, dressed in a suit and way too proper for the other campers. He greets them with, "How do you do, gentlemen?" He is more than happy to let Mr. Burnett carry his luggage to the bunk house and wonders why he can't have a private room. He winces when Burnett calls him Marty, not Martin. When Bill asks Marty about what sports he likes, he replies no to all of them. He does have a collection of books about horses that he brought along, although he admits to having never been on a horse. The other boys feel a bit sorry when they learn he has no parents. Camp director Logan tell Burnett that Marty's dad was one of his military officer pals who was killed in action during WWII.
Episode 3
The White Stallion
Wed, Nov 9, 1955
Marty is fascinated by the horse at Triple R Ranch. He leaves a gate open and the white stallion corners him. At dinner, not wanting to seem too bookish, he says his hobby is playing polo.
Episode 4
A Froggy Day
Thu, Nov 10, 1955
Joe catches a frog and gives it to Spin who, in turn, slips it under the covers of Marty's bed while he still asleep. Marty suddenly feels it and flies out of bed thinking it's a snake. He is so angry at Spin that Bill says that he'll set up a boxing match to work out the friction. The other boys volunteer to set up ropes into a boxing ring. Biff offers to be Spin's corner man while Ambitious offers to do the same for Marty. Perkins is worried that Marty will get hurt. Marty can't be found as the match time draws near. Ambitious finds him hiding in the hay loft.
Episode 5
The Battle
Fri, Nov 11, 1955
The boxing match is nearly a forfeit win for Spin because Marty shows up just before they call the fight. Marty does not hold back, throwing lots of punches. Many miss, but there are enough that don't to keep Spin more than busy in defensive moves. He does land a couple of good hits. After three rounds, Burnett calls it a draw. Spin requests to be moved to the other bunk house so that he won't have to deal so much with Marty. Marty tells Perkins, "We're going home."
Episode 6
A Surprise Decision
Mon, Nov 14, 1955
All the boys except Marty mount up on their Triple R horses. They have a great time chasing a woodchuck on horseback. Ollie observes that Marty is afraid of horses and devises a plan to gently get him accustomed to being around them. He brings the horse Sky Rocket to repair a loose shoe and has Marty pet him. Oliie also reveals that last year Spin was afraid of horses at the start of camp, just like Marty is this year. Eventually, Ollie coaxes Marty into brushing Sky Rocket.
Episode 7
Homesick
Tue, Nov 15, 1955
Perkins begins to pack Marty's things as he announced his intention to leave. At the evening campfire, director Logan tells the boys that he wants to win the rodeo competition against the North Fork Ranch at summer's end. Freddie is homesick and wants to leave with Marty when he does. Marty spends lots of time brushing his horse Sky Rocket. The boys short sheet Marty's bunk; he just takes it in stride as a sign that the others are beginning to accept him. When Freddie is heard crying from lonesomeness in bed, Marty takes the blame for it. He firmly announces, "I'm staying".
Episode 8
Logan's Lesson
Wed, Nov 16, 1955
Marty's friends help him 'fix' his brand new jeans. The boys learn about horses and riding. Marty blows away the others with his knowledge.
Episode 9
The Chase
Thu, Nov 17, 1955
Marty is embarrassed by not knowing how to ride a horse so he does something drastic. Mr. Burnett offers to let Marty ride a horse away from the others.
Episode 10
Ride-'Em-Cowboy
Fri, Nov 18, 1955
Marty gets in front of the others and shows he can ride. Spin and Mr. Burnett set up a snipe hunt.
Episode 11
The Snipe Hunt
Mon, Nov 21, 1955
Spin and the other returning campers get Marty and the other greenhorns to do silly things in the quest to attract snipes. Perkins brings back a 'snipe' from the hunt.
Episode 12
The Secret Ride
Tue, Nov 22, 1955
The tenderfoot give the older boys a little payback for the "snipe hunt". Marty borrows an alarm clock from Ambitious so he secretly practice riding before the others wake up.
Episode 13
Tragedy!
Wed, Nov 23, 1955
Burnett realizes Marty has gone riding alone. After Marty gets thrown off, Skyrocket saves him from a rattlesnake. Marty's arm is broken.
Episode 14
Perkins' Decision
Thu, Nov 24, 1955
Everyone waits to learn if Marty must leave because of his broken arm. Perkins lies to Marty's grandmother so he can stay.
Episode 15
Tossing the Calf
Fri, Nov 25, 1955
The boys celebrate Marty getting to stay. The boys learn calf-throwing for the rodeo.
Episode 16
Rope Artist
Mon, Nov 28, 1955
Al and Ollie offer to teach Marty how to rope. Marty is allowed to ride again.
Episode 17
Nothing Happens on Sunday
Tue, Nov 29, 1955
Marty has been teaching Skyrocket to do tricks. Perkins wants to learn how to ride a horse. Speck and Russell accidentally cross paths with a bear.
Episode 18
Perkins and the Bear
Wed, Nov 30, 1955
Speck and Russell are trapped in a tree by a bear. Perkins and the mule frighten it away. Marty gets his cast removed.
Episode 19
Runaway!
Thu, Dec 1, 1955
Marty worries about getting to go on a pack trip. Freddie's horse runs off with him. Marty saves him.
Episode 20
Haunted Valley
Fri, Dec 2, 1955
Perkins tells the story of Jags the ghost. Spin takes a dare to sleep in the haunted cabin.
Episode 21
The Live Ghost
Mon, Dec 5, 1955
Marty and Ambitious try to scare Spin and buddies by dressing up as Jags. Back at the ranch, the boys start practicing for the rodeo. Spin won't be able to come back to the Triple R if he doesn't win.
Episode 22
The Big Rodeo
Tue, Dec 6, 1955
On the day before the rodeo, Spin's horse is injured. The Triple R boys get their first look at the Northfork team.
Episode 23
Off on the Wrong Foot
Wed, Dec 7, 1955
The competition goes badly for Triple R when Freddie puts his boots on the wrong feet. Marty and Al help the team come back with their calf roping skills.
Episode 24
Skyrocket's Trick
Thu, Dec 8, 1955
Marty pretends his wrist is hurting so Spin can win the points he needs to win another summer at Triple R but Spin doesn't fall for it. Skyrocket's trick helps Marty win the bridling contest.
Episode 25
The Last Campfire
Fri, Dec 9, 1955
Triple R wins the rodeo. Spin will get to come back to Triple R for free. Logan tells Spin and Marty they can stay to help with the round-up.
