The movie Support Your Local Sheriff was directed by Burt Kennedy and released in 1969. It stars James Garner as Jason McCullough, the quick-witted drifter who becomes the accidental sheriff of the lawless town of Calendar. The film also features a cast of well-known actors, including Joan Hackett as Prudy Perkins, the clumsy love interest; Walter Brennan as Pa Danby, the leader of the trouble-making ranching family; and Harry Morgan as Olly Perkins, the town mayor.
As McCullough settles into his job as sheriff, he learns that the town is currently in the midst of a gold rush and is overrun with outlaws and troublemakers. He quickly establishes himself as a fair and skilled lawman, using his quick wit and impressive shooting skills to subdue any would-be troublemakers. Despite his reluctance to stay in the town for long, he begins to develop relationships with the townspeople, including Prudy Perkins, who slowly begins to win his heart with her quirky personality.
One of the major challenges McCullough faces as sheriff is dealing with the Danby family, who are determined to control Calendar and its gold. He butts heads with Pa Danby (Walter Brennan), the patriarch of the family, and eventually becomes embroiled in a hilarious showdown with the entire clan in the town square.
The film is filled with humorous moments, clever one-liners, and plenty of gunfights. It's a classic Western comedy that has become a beloved favorite among fans of the genre.