About this episode

This episode of Gunsmoke aired on July 18, 1953, featuring a cast of notable actors in a Western drama.

Original Air Date: July 18, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester) Special Guests:• Michael Ann Berret• Johnny McGovern• Joseph Kearns• John Dehner• Nestor Paiva Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup...

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Guests: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Michael Ann Berret, Johnny McGovern, Joseph Kearns, John Dehner, Nestor Paiva

Topics covered

• Western
• drama
• fiction
• radio
• entertainment

Keywords

• Gunsmoke
• Western
• radio drama
• William Conrad
• Parley Baer
• July 18, 1953

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Books & works: Gunsmoke

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