Jimmy Wakely is a law-abiding cowboy who poses as the outlaw known as The Melody Kid at Cannonball's suggestion. He agrees to help clean up Rainbow's End while Sheriff Sam Oldring recovers, confronts the gang, and tries to deliver the town's funds to the state commissioner. He is a friend of Cannonball and Oldring, and Judy hopes he will return to town.
Mary Croft's foreman and a central defender of her stage line, Jimmy works closely with Cannonball against the robbery threat. He suspects Lance Regan is manipulating Mary, investigates Patrick Collins, and ultimately pursues Regan in a gunfight, shooting him dead before riding away.
Musician directing the band performance
Companion of Cannonball who discovers Don Muquel's murdered body. Initially accused of the crime by Jose Esteban, but later exonerated by Don Esteban.
A trusted companion to the Marshal who helps drive off outlaws. Later appointed as the new Marshal by the town council after the Marshal's fatal wounding.
Jimmy is a central figure who accompanies Cannonball to visit the widow Fennamore at Firehole. He tests the reservoir and shows that its water is not deeply polluted, challenging the report arranged by Philip Judson. The plot also hints that Jimmy has a plan to expose the scheme and clear Cannonball after Judson frames him.
Jimmy is a musician and one of Steve Randall's collaborators; the summary identifies him as Jimmy Wakely. He joins Steve in forming a radio show with the Saddle Pals and later helps him wire the ranch for sound to investigate Marty's claim that the boys' home is a front for cattle rustlers. They are caught during the operation.
Jimmy Wakely has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Oklahoma Blues, Courtin' Trouble, Cowboy Cavalier. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
