About this episode

In this episode of Gunsmoke, the story unfolds in a classic Western setting with a cast of notable characters.

Original Air Date: January 03, 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:• Sam Edwards• Barney Phillips• John Dehner• Tom Tully• Lawrence Dobkin• James Nusser Writer:• Les Crutchfield Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Guests: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Sam Edwards, Barney Phillips, John Dehner, Tom Tully, Lawrence Dobkin, James Nusser

Topics covered

• Western
• drama
• fiction
• radio play
• classic
• entertainment

Keywords

• Gunsmoke
• Western
• radio drama
• January 03, 1953
• William Conrad
• Parley Baer
• Georgia Ellis
• Howard McNear

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