About this episode

This episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on August 25, 1957, features a dramatic story set in the Old West.

Original Air Date: August 25, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Ray Kemper• Bill James Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Topics covered

• Western
• Drama
• Fiction
• Radio
• Entertainment

Keywords

• Gunsmoke
• Western
• radio drama
• August 25 1957
• William Conrad
• Parley Baer
• Georgia Ellis
• Howard McNear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gunsmoke

Books & works: Roundup on the Prairie

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