The immortal Jack Elam! Remember his classic line on an actor's career trajectory in films, from the producer's perspective? "Who's Jack Elam? Get me Jack Elam. Get me a Jack Elam type. Get me a young Jack Elam. Who's Jack Elam?"
By the time season 4 rolled in they were really cooking with gas on Team Lone Ranger. Clayton was back in the saddle, as great as ever, scripts were improved, and the show was attracting bigger guest stars, such as Jack Elam in this episode.
Mrs. Russell is Elaine Edwards. Edwards was the First Lady of Louisiana for twelve non-consecutive years from 1972 to 1980 and again from 1984 to 1988, making her the state's longest-serving First Lady. On August 1, 1972 she was appointed to the U.S. Senate to serve the remaining few months of a deceased man's term. Edwin and Elaine Edwards divorced in 1989 after forty years of marriage. The couple had four children, two daughters and two sons.
