third episode of the legendary television series star dan duryea a al denton . al be a hopeless alcoholic in the old west who be at one time a successful gunslinger . now al be ruthlessly make fun of by swagger bully dan hotaling ( martin landau ) . a mysterious peddler ( malcolm atterbury ) provide al with two item a gun and a potion that just may affect his life for the good . and when al efficiency with a gun return and a young hotshot name pete grant ( doug mcclure ) decide to challenge him . this episode work so well for me because duryea be a very ( sym ) pathetic figure . the actor make the most of his role . a his story progress and he conscious of history repeat itself and what his ultimate destiny might be . ( it no accident that the peddler be name mr. fate . ) the truth be that his redemption and second shot at life might come at a price . it an emotional story that climax in an interesting and unexpected way . the end be fill with hope which make it all the more appealing . the actor on hand be quite entertaining . jeanne cooper of future the young and the restless fame be the kindly liz . landau be a good deal of fun a the cruel dan . overall and a wonderful episode . positive .