Bill Gunter, U.S. Marshal

Bill Gunter, U.S. Marshal is a Christian children's western program produced by Willie George Ministries produced from 1992-1994. It was available direct-to-video on VHS via Willie George Ministries' video club. It was a spin-off of The Gospel Bill Show, utilizing the same sets and many of the same characters. It was also known as The Cimarron Trail at different times. All episodes were filmed in Oklahoma, some on a sound stage in Tulsa, others at Dry Gulch, USA.

Characters

• Bill Gunter, U.S. Marshal (Willie George) – U.S. Marshall of the Oklahoma Indian Territory. Bill serves both as representative of the law and as moral guidance counselor to the citizens of Dry Gulch.
• Nicodemus (Ken Blount) – deputy and sidekick of Bill Gunter. Nicodemus was once a drunk of ill-repute until Gunter leads him to the Lord in the series premiere episode, "God Answers Prayer."
• Miss Lana (Lana Osborn) – runs the town's general store, which doubles as a telegraph office. She serves as the town's maternal figure, although in the series she is not known to have any husband or children.
• Elmer Barnes (Jeff Merrill) – runs the blacksmith shop in Dry Gulch and is friends with the main characters. He is portrayed as somewhat mentally challenged and is often confused on Biblical matters.
• Lefty Wright (Jim Wideman) – runs the local barbershop.

Premise

Bill Gunter is a United States Marshall in the difficult days of the Oklahoma Indian Territory. Striving to maintain a strong Christian testimony in the midst of lawlessness, Gunter is a powerful role model for young children. The action, excitement, and romance of the Old West combine with solid Biblical principles for an unforgettable viewing experience.

Episode Listing

(not in correct order)

• When A Good Man Stumbles (part 1)
• When A Good Man Stumbles (part 2)
• The Fall of Miles Parker
• The Best Medicine
• The Color of Love
• A Terror to Evil
• Nicodemus Takes A Bride
• The Brasswell Curse
• God Answers Prayer
• Can Bad People Go To Heaven
• Decisions, Decisions
• The Seeds of Discord
• Jason and the Bank Robbers
• I Can Do All Things
• How to Receive the Holy Spirit
• A Man's Word
• Answering God's Call
• The Whiskey Peddlers
• The Bravest of Men
• Wisdom is Better Than Might

References

https://www.churchonthemove.com/