Spinster Maggie Dowling (Joanne Linville) has been told all her life that she is dowdy and unattractive. Joe Cartwright doesn't agree, further speculating that Maggie would make an ideal spouse for shy widower Jared Wilson (Tuck Dowling). To bring the two lonely souls together, Joe pretends to fall in love with Maggie-and guess what happens next! Jeff Corey rounds out the supporting cast as Ron Hayes. First telecast on December 4, 1966, "The Bridegroom" was written by Walter Black. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi