Ray Montgomery

Herman's preoccupation with his ham radio set leads to difficulties when he mistakes some children at play for a group of visitors from another planet. In a nearby playground, two young boys play with a walkie-talkie set and decide to pretend that they are men from Mars. At the same time Herman's radio signal picks up the message and believes he has made contact with outer space.

Herman is roped into competing in the Saturday afternoon drag races after learning that Eddie told his young friend, Sandy Baylor, that Herman could beat Sandy's father. Although Herman doesn't know it, Sandy's father is a champion driver. In spite of a few mechanical difficulties, the car is made ready and arrives to the track where the Herman and Sandy's father agree that the winner will take both cars home.

Ward is confident that Wally and Beaver can babysit Puddin, Herb Wilson's 4-year-old daughter. However, Puddin becomes a handful for the boys when she locks herself in the bathroom and the boys have to call Gus the fireman to help get her out.

The boys have saved up enough money to call Don Drysdale at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles -- long distance. However, they wind up running the bill to $9.35 plus tax. They decide not to tell any of their parents, but Ward and June soon find out because of Kenny's big mouth.

Trying to guide a lost wagon train, Cheyenne and Smitty tangle with a gang of cattle rustlers.

Gamblers place a hired killer on Wyatt's trail.