Despite that, Sally retains her spirits and is a delight to whoever encounters her.
Unfortunately, Mary Ellen, an orphan, is considered the exact opposite.
Thankfully, McCullough comes to her rescue.
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So,where does Christmas come in?
Well, the truth is, thisWagon Trainepisode isn’t even set at Christmas.
Though the episode aired on Christmas Eve 1958, the story itself takes place around September.
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Yet, Sally won’t have any of it.
Who would’ve thought that Christmas in the Old West would be so memorable?
Sally dies after her Christmas party.
While the holiday unites friends and foes alike, the magic doesn’t last.
It turns out, they were sisters after all, just a bit too late.
Another tragedy to add to Mary Ellen’s hard-knocked life.
The real stars are Patty McCormack and Jenny Hecht, who play these young girls.
