About this episode

The episode features a dramatic story set in the Old West, focusing on law enforcement and community peacekeeping.

Original Air Date: August 18, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Virginia Christine• Lawrence Dobkin• John Dehner Writer/Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Guests: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Virginia Christine, Lawrence Dobkin, John Dehner

Topics covered

• Western
• drama
• fiction
• law enforcement
• radio play

Keywords

• Gunsmoke
• Western
• radio drama
• August 18 1957
• law enforcement
• William Conrad
• Parley Baer
• Georgia Ellis
• Howard McNear

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