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Gunsmoke presents “The New Hotel,” episode 202 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on CBS on February 19, 1956. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this John Meston script, produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell.Wealthy rancher Enoch Mills plans a new Dodge City hotel to challenge Jim Dobie’s established Dodge House. As business competition becomes a matter of pride and threats, Matt Dillon works to keep the feud from turning violent.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consis...

Gunsmoke presents “Dirt,” episode 63 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast July 4, 1953. Written by John Meston and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot.A planned wedding brings unease to Dodge City when an ominous warning suggests the celebration could turn dangerous. As Polly’s family presses ahead, Dillon, Chester, Doc, and Kitty keep watch over a volatile situation.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consis...

Gunsmoke presents “Twelfth Night,” episode 194 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast December 25, 1955. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester.During the Christmas season in Dodge City, an Ozarks mountain man arrives carrying a long rifle and searching for an old enemy. As Dillon investigates a feud rooted in mountain custom, he and the regulars face the danger of violence between two families’ last survivors. The title reflects the Ozarks tradition of celebrating Christmas twelve days later, on Twelfth Night.Gunsmo...

Gunsmoke presents “Tag, You’re It,” episode 339 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast October 5, 1958. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this Norman Macdonnell-produced episode, written by Les Crutchfield.A reputed hired killer arrives in Dodge City but refuses to say who his target is. As suspicion and fear spread among the townspeople, Dillon must find a way to keep the stranger from setting off the confrontation he seems to be waiting for.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio...

Gunsmoke presents “Stage Smash,” episode 434 of the classic radio series, originally broadcast on July 31, 1960. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell.After Dillon arrests Cleary Small, a dangerous retaliation puts Dodge City under pressure. Written by Marian Clark, this late-run radio installment finds Dillon facing a tense hostage crisis without giving in to the demands behind it.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction<br...

Gunsmoke presents “Rock Bottom,” episode 261 of the classic CBS Radio Network series, originally broadcast April 7, 1957. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this Norman Macdonnell-produced episode, written by Les Crutchfield.In Dodge City, retired gunman Van Tover asks Matt Dillon to return the weapon he surrendered two years earlier. The arrival of his old enemy, Largo Greeland, threatens to pull Van Tover back toward a past he hoped to leave behind.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent list...

Gunsmoke presents “The Bear,” episode 91 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast on January 16, 1954. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester, Georgia Ellis as Kitty, and Howard McNear as Doc.In Dodge City, the good-natured Mike Blocker is preparing to marry when Joe Plummer’s jealousy and escalating practical jokes threaten to turn a personal dispute into something more serious. Matt Dillon and the familiar Gunsmoke circle find themselves drawn into the trouble.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly...

Gunsmoke presents “Bad Boy,” episode 97 of the classic CBS Radio Network series, originally broadcast on February 27, 1954. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this John Meston script, directed by Norman Macdonnell.When the young son of a respected rancher causes trouble at Dodge City’s Texas Trail saloon, Dillon worries that the boy’s older companion may be leading him astray. A shooting on the Vickers range and reports of missing cattle give Dillon and Chester a more serious mystery to investigate. Parley Baer co-stars as Chester, with Howard McNear and Georgia Ellis.Gunsmoke presents the orig...

Gunsmoke presents “Sheep Dog,” episode 266 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast May 12, 1957. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this fifth-season drama, written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Norman Macdonnell.After a poker-game dispute leaves a man wounded in Dodge City, Dillon sets out to bring the suspected shooter into custody. But the case becomes deeply personal when the young man’s sheep-farmer father—an old friend of Dillon’s—refuses to give him up. Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear co-star as Chester, Kitty, and Doc.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast wi...

Gunsmoke presents “Daddy-O,” episode 218 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast June 10, 1956. Written by John Meston, the episode stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell.Kitty’s new stake in Dodge City’s Long Branch Saloon is tested when her long-absent father arrives with ideas about the future she has built for herself. As family expectations collide with Kitty’s independence, Matt, Chester, and Doc Adams look on.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more con...

Gunsmoke presents “Reluctant Violence,” episode 431 of the classic CBS Radio Network series, originally broadcast July 10, 1960. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, in a script by Marian Clark.In Dodge City, Homer Ladely arrives carrying a sack of gold and preaching against guns and killing. His determined pacifism challenges the town’s frontier attitudes, leaving Dillon to contend with rising public hostility and the risks surrounding Ladely’s conspicuous fortune.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experien...

Gunsmoke presents “Doc’s Visitor,” episode 479 of the classic CBS Radio Network series, originally broadcast June 11, 1961. Written by Marian Clark and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Howard McNear as Doc Adams.An unexpected visit from sophisticated physician Dr. William Webber brings news from Doc’s past and invites a revealing look at the pressures and responsibilities of frontier medicine in Dodge City.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consiste...

Gunsmoke presents “How to Die for Nothing,” episode 77 of the classic CBS Radio Network series, originally broadcast October 10, 1953. Written by John Meston and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.After Matt Dillon kills a drunken Texas cowboy in a Dodge City confrontation, the man’s brother arrives determined to settle the score. As a trail-herd crew adds to the strain, Matt must prevent a personal grudge from igniting wider violence.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produc...

Gunsmoke presents “Old Friend,” episode 100 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast March 20, 1954. Written by John Meston and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon.In Dodge City, professional gambler Ben Corder attempts to bribe Dillon, then seeks help from gunman Toque Morlan—an old companion of the marshal’s. As pressure mounts, Dillon must balance his duty with a difficult personal connection from his past. Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear co-star.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announce...

Gunsmoke presents “Thoroughbreds,” episode 179 of the classic CBS Radio Network series, originally broadcast on September 17, 1955. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester.While on patrol outside Dodge, Dillon and Chester encounter a well-dressed stranger traveling with two exceptional thoroughbred horses. When the man’s behavior and the horses’ distinctive brand raise questions, a routine meeting develops into a troubling frontier investigation. John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, and Harry Bartell are featured in the supporting cast.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly pr...

Gunsmoke presents “The Blacksmith,” episode 111 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast on June 5, 1954. Written by John Meston and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, the episode stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester.In Dodge City, Emil, a good-natured German blacksmith, faces repeated harassment from local bully Gil Tallman. As tensions rise, Dillon and the town witness a searching test of the blacksmith’s patience, dignity, and resolve.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a...

Gunsmoke presents “Cheyennes,” episode 147 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast February 5, 1955. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this Norman Macdonnell-produced episode, written by John Meston.After a settler family is attacked, Dillon learns that a Cheyenne party led by Stone Eagle is carrying Spencer repeating rifles. With fear building across the frontier, he must uncover what is driving the newly armed threat before violence spreads.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.<br...

Gunsmoke presents “Cow Doctor,” episode 163 of the classic CBS Radio series, originally broadcast May 28, 1955. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Howard McNear as Doc Adams.When young Jerry Pitcher rides into Dodge asking for Doc, Matt is cautious: Jerry’s father has a reputation for hating doctors. Matt accompanies Doc to the isolated Pitcher farm, where an urgent call tests Doc’s sense of duty and leaves Dodge without its physician.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing...

Gunsmoke presents “Target,” episode 324 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast on June 22, 1958. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this Les Crutchfield story, produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell.Around Dodge City and the nearby ranch country, young Danny Leeds clashes with his father over his relationship with Naomi, a young woman from a traveling community. As family authority and local prejudice raise the stakes, Matt Dillon is drawn into a tense and deeply personal dispute.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently clea...

Gunsmoke presents “Gunsmuggler,” episode 93 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast on January 30, 1954. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester. The episode was written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell.When a homesteading family is killed by rifles linked to Pawnee raiders, Dillon investigates signs that someone is illegally supplying weapons on the frontier. With Chester and an Indigenous scout, he follows a dangerous trail through the country surrounding Dodge City before the violence can spread further.Gunsmoke presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a sh...