Whispering Smith (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, Whispering Smith is a western series.
What it’s about. Whispering Smith is an American Western series that aired on NBC. Based on a 1948 movie, the series stars Audie Murphy as Tom "Whispering" Smith, a police detective in Denver, Colorado. Filming of the series began in 1959, but the program did not air until May 8, 1961, because of unexpected production problems. Whispering Smith combines elements of CBS's Have Gun – Will Travel starring Richard Boone, NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo starring Dale Robertson, the syndicated Shotgun Slade with Scott Brady, and ABC's The Man From Blackhawk, a Stirling Silliphant production starring Robert Rockwell. While the setting of the series is unique, it is otherwise a standard detective program.
Who’s in it. Whispering Smith stars Audie Murphy as Tom 'Whispering' Smith, Guy Mitchell as George Romack, James Best and Lyn Thomas as Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Whispering Smith has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whispering Smith page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whispering Smith tend to enjoy The Mandalorian, Cowboy Bebop, Dutton Ranch and Yellowstone.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whispering Smith (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whispering Smith change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Whispering Smith worth watching?
- Whispering Smith holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whispering Smith?
- Whispering Smith stars Audie Murphy, Guy Mitchell, James Best, Lyn Thomas and Sam Buffington.
- When was Whispering Smith released?
- Whispering Smith was released in 1961.