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This episode closes the previous ones when Don Alejandro and Nacho Torres agree to being prosecuted, whereas they have been judged by the earnest and bon gourmet Judge Vasca (Sebastian Cabot), upon this conditions Monastario demands that Sgt. Garcia tries out postpone his arrival at Court, the cunning Diego figures out a possible set-up and disguises as Zorro follows the Garcia's garment who go toward of the Judge Vasca in the midway, already knowing that Vasca enjoys a good food, Sgt. Garcia provides a hearty meal, even Garcia is no match for such Vasca's stomach, then he and the barman put a massive sleeping pill at wine in attempt to make Vasca sleeps there, then Zorro and Bernardo have to make something, they inebriate Garcia, puts him on the bed to sleep, meanwhile Bernardo wearing Garcia's uniform leaves the place with Vasca, even Garcia awaking few minutes after wearing just a dirty underwear he and their soldier chasing Zorro until Los Angeles, arriving there he was railed and harshly warned by Monastario to presents himself almost naked, very funny episode!!

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First watch: 1973 / How many: 4 / Source: TV-DVD / Rating: 7.5

May I say that A Fair Trial is one of the funniest episodes from the whole series and possibly an example of sheer comedy in 50's television. It is not only a kid's show but also for the intelligent aficionados. Great performances from all but again Sargento Garcia as played by Henry Calvin steals the show. Fine acting from guest Sebastian Cabot and the usual fare for Williams and Guy Sheldon.

No spoilers here but there is a funny supper including a visual gag involving an apple and a pig... or two. I saw this episode from the colorized version used for syndication, but I guess the original black & white version looks great also. Zorro Stands as a landmark of early television shows and it's naiveté is so appalling that I plan to watch the whole series with my family. Did I gave a fair trial?