"TRACKDOWN" was a CBS western drama TV series that ran from 1957-1959. The 30th episode titled"THE END OF THE WORLD" was shown May 9, 1958.
Con man WALTER TRUMP attempts to SCAM the entire town. Tells the townfolks that meteors will strike the town at midnight but he WOULD PROTECT EVERYONE.
He would BUILD A WALL MADE OF MAGICAL METAL that would repel the meteors and keep everyone safe.
Quite prescient. I think ultimatum boy LOOKS LIKE A WALTER. ACTS LIKE A WALTER. TALKS LIKE A WALTER. SCAMS/CONS LIKE A WALTER.
