About this episode

In this episode of Gunsmoke, the story unfolds with various characters navigating the challenges of the Wild West.

Original Air Date: April 04, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell• Sam Edwards• Jack Kruschen• James Nusser Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Guests: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Lawrence Dobkin, Harry Bartell, Sam Edwards, Jack Kruschen, James Nusser

Topics covered

• Western
• Drama
• Fiction
• Radio
• Classic

Keywords

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

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Roundup on the Prairie

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