About this episode

This episode of Gunsmoke features a classic Western drama with a star-studded cast.

Original Air Date: July 04, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Sam Edwards• Joyce McCluskey• Joe Cranston• Elaine Williams• Pat McGeehan Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check...

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Guests: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Lawrence Dobkin, Sam Edwards, Joyce McCluskey, Joe Cranston, Elaine Williams, Pat McGeehan

Topics covered

• Western drama
• radio play
• fiction
• performing arts
• character-driven story

Keywords

• Gunsmoke
• Western
• radio drama
• July 04, 1953
• William Conrad
• Parley Baer
• John Meston
• Norman Macdonnell
• Rex Koury

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