The Great Race

Overview

Hank Thackery is the owner of the Shady Rests rival hotel, the Pixley House. He plans to set up a jitney service between Pixley and Hooterville as an alternative to the Cannonball. He bets Joe that he can be faster from Pixley to Hooterville than the Cannonball. The loser to act as the bellboy at the other's hotel for a month. Part of Joe's problem in winning is getting Wendell into racing mentality. Hank also convinces the county commissioner that the Cannonball's fate should depend on the outcome of the race. The Cannonball wins with some unexpected help. Hal Smith appears as Jug Gunderson

Guest Stars

June Lockhart

Dr. Janet Craig

Byron Foulger

Wendell Gibbs

Jonathan Hole

Hank Thackery

Sarah Selby

Mrs. Grundy

Hal Smith

Jug Gunderson