Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones is an American Western series that originally aired on ABC from 1971 to 1973. It stars Pete Duel as Hannibal Heyes and Ben Murphy as Jedediah "Kid" Curry, a pair of cousin outlaws trying to reform. The governor offers them a conditional amnesty, as he wants to keep the pact under wraps for political reasons. The condition is that they will still be wanted— until the governor can claim they have reformed and warrant clemency.
Richard reviewed
November 3, 2025•
Saw it on TV back in the 80's and it felt like the Wild West had traded shootouts for second chances, with charm, wit and just enough trouble to keep things interesting.
Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry, two outlaws trying to go straight, are offered amnesty by the governor, but there’s a catch: they have to stay out of trouble long enough for the deal to go public.
So they ride from town to town under assumed names, dodging bounty hunters, helping strangers and trying not to get shot or recognized.
Pete Duel and Ben Murphy bring warmth and charisma to the roles, with Duel’s Heyes as the smooth talker and Murphy’s Curry as the quick draw with a conscience.
The chemistry is effortless, the banter sharp and the tone? Light-hearted with just enough grit to feel grounded.
Watching it is like revisiting a show that believed redemption was possible, even in the Old West.
And for those of us who remember the tragic loss of Pete Duel during the series’ run, it’s a show that carries a quiet ache beneath the charm. Roger Davis stepped in, but the magic was never quite the same.