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Gunsmoke: Old West Stories

Welcome to Gunsmoke: Old West Stories, a podcast that takes you back to the rugged plains of 1870s Dodge City, Kansas. Rediscover the timeless tales of bravery, justice, and survival in the American frontier with our re-broadcasts of the classic Gunsmoke radio program. First airing on April 26, 1952, Gunsmoke was celebrated as the first adult western radio show, renowned for its superb storytelling and exceptional production quality. Join Marshal Matt Dillon, portrayed by the

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20:54

Sunny Afternoon: A Winter’s Murder and a Father’s Guilt

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2025/07/12

Originally Aired: December 4, 1955 In Gunsmoke #191, “Sunny Afternoon,” Dodge City is gripped by its worst winter in memory, leaving the townsfolk desperate and tempers frayed. When young Jabil Siderow is found murdered in the snow outside his father’s barn, Marshal Matt Dillon faces a grim puzzle. Was it a rival rancher desperate for hay—or does the truth lie closer to home, buried under pride and old resentments? As Matt and Chester ride through

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20:55

Amy’s Good Deed: A Reckoning of Grudges and Grace

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2025/07/11

Originally Aired: November 27, 1955 In Gunsmoke #190, “Amy’s Good Deed,” an embittered woman named Amy Slater arrives in Dodge City, convinced she must die at the hand of Marshal Matt Dillon. But Matt’s compassion and restraint thwart her bizarre attempts to provoke a fatal showdown. As Amy’s troubled mind heals under the care of Doc and a quiet life with Ma Smiley, she reveals a dark secret from Matt’s past: her brother was Jim Band, a man

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20:54

Dutch George: A Herd of Lies and a Trail of Trouble

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2025/07/09

Originally Aired: November 20, 1955In Gunsmoke #189, “Dutch George,” Marshal Matt Dillon is forced to confront an old acquaintance turned notorious outlaw. Dutch George, once a boyhood idol to Matt, returns to Dodge City a free man after a dubious acquittal for horse theft. But when a determined young man named Jimmy McQueen tracks a stolen bay horse back to Dutch, Matt sees a rare chance to bring the elusive thief to justice. The pursuit across the prairie turns

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20:54

The Preacher: A Crisis of Faith and a Reckoning at...

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2025/07/07

Originally Aired: November 13, 1955In Gunsmoke #188, “The Preacher,” Marshal Matt Dillon confronts both physical violence and spiritual despair when a soft-spoken preacher named Seth Tandy arrives in Dodge, broken in spirit and persecuted by a brutal brawler named Sam Keeler. As Keeler seeks revenge and Tandy refuses to defend himself, Matt must navigate a tangled web of morality, faith, and courage. When Tandy is kidnapped, Matt rides into a deadly standoff,

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20:44

The Second Choice: A Fugitive’s Redemption and a...

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2025/07/06

Originally Aired: November 6, 1955 In Gunsmoke #187, “The Second Choice,” Marshal Matt Dillon faces a moral and legal dilemma when Andy Hill, a reformed fugitive living a quiet life in Dodge, is suddenly accused of murder in Oklahoma Territory. As Matt seeks the truth behind the charge, a mysterious deputy arrives with a warrant—but the story doesn’t add up. As suspicions grow, so does the danger. When deceit and vengeance collide, Matt must act quickly

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20:39

The Choice: A Gunman’s Redemption on the Open Plains

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2025/07/04

Originally Aired: October 30, 1955 In Gunsmoke #186, “The Choice,” a mysterious young drifter named Andy Hill arrives in Dodge looking for honest work—but a deadly confrontation and a quick draw soon reveal he’s more than he seems. Marshal Matt Dillon offers him a second chance as a stagecoach guard, but suspicion lingers. When a stage is held up and Andy refuses to fire, questions arise: is he a coward, or complicit? As truths about Andy’s outlaw

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20:38

Brush at Elkader: A Town’s Silence, A Marshal’s Trap

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2025/07/02

Originally Aired: October 23, 1955 In Gunsmoke #185, “Brush at Elkader,” Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the cold-blooded murder of a quiet rancher named Ben Williams, gunned down in the streets of Dodge City. The only clue: the name of a remote town—Elkader. Riding north with Chester, Dillon finds a town gripped by fear and silence, where every door is closed and every word cautious. As suspicion narrows on a wanted man named Lou Shippen, Dillon devises a

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20:42

Trouble in Kansas: Trail Tensions and a Jayhawker...

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2025/06/30

Originally Aired: October 16, 1955In Gunsmoke #184, “Trouble in Kansas,” Marshal Matt Dillon intervenes in a simmering conflict between Texan cattlemen and Kansas Jayhawkers—a gang of outlaws terrorizing herds and demanding protection money. When trail boss Jack Raven refuses to be extorted, the Texans prepare for a fight. Matt, suspecting an ambush, sets a trap to catch the Jayhawkers before another stampede erupts. But even after the danger passes, tensions

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21:14

The Coward: Shadows, Rumors, and a Marshal’s Test

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2025/06/28

Originally Aired: October 9, 1955 In Gunsmoke #183, “The Coward,” Marshal Matt Dillon faces a deadly threat that creeps in like a rumor on the wind. After a friend is murdered while sitting in Matt’s own chair, it becomes clear someone is hunting the Marshal—but not with the courage to face him. Whispers of an ambush spark fear, drawing out every would-be glory hunter, each more desperate than the last. As Matt tries to untangle who’s spreading the

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21:27

Good Girl – Bad Company: An Army Payroll, a Lonely...

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2025/06/27

Originally Aired: October 8, 1955 In Gunsmoke #182, “Good Girl – Bad Company,” the fragile peace of Dodge City is shattered when two Army soldiers are murdered and a government payroll is stolen. Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself caught between a furious Army Major threatening martial law and a powder keg town full of restless gunmen. The trail leads Matt to Jenny Lane, a new arrival with a mysterious past and ties to a runaway Army clerk, Corporal Stark. As

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26:42

Barton Boy: A Witness Too Young to Die

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2025/06/24

Originally Aired: October 1, 1955 When a train robbery leaves baggage clerk Ed Barton dead and his young son Billy gravely wounded, Marshal Dillon launches an urgent investigation into one of the coldest killings Dodge has seen. The strongbox is missing, the killer vanished, and the only witness is a ten-year-old boy with a bullet graze and a broken heart. As Matt shelters Billy in the jail for his protection, the boy’s memory of the killer’s voice becomes the key to

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26:47

Indian White: A Boy Between Two Worlds

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2025/06/23

Originally Aired: September 24, 1955 In Gunsmoke #180, “Indian White,” a white boy raised by the Cheyenne struggles to find his place after being returned to Dodge City. Taken in by a grieving woman named Mrs. Cullen—who believes he may be her long-lost son—the boy, now called Vigo Khan, clashes with townspeople who view him as an enemy. As tensions rise following a Cheyenne escape from Fort Dodge, Marshal Dillon must keep Vigo safe from growing

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26:30

Thoroughbreds: A Case of Mistaken Guilt and Stolen...

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2025/06/22

Originally Aired: September 17, 1955In Gunsmoke #179, “Thoroughbreds,” Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester encounter a well-dressed stranger named Jack Portis traveling with a pair of immaculate horses—thoroughbreds bearing a distinctive wineglass brand. Suspicious of the man’s aloof manner, Dillon investigates, only to learn that two men from Oklahoma have followed Portis to Dodge, claiming he stole the horses and murdered their uncle. Before the law can

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26:26

Alarm at Pleasant Valley: Birth, Bloodshed, and a New...

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2025/06/15

Originally Aired: September 10, 1955Alarm at Pleasant Valley: Birth, Bloodshed, and a New Beginning Marshal Dillon and Chester come upon a horrifying massacre at a remote homestead—evidence of a Kiowa renegade raid. As they return to Dodge, they cross paths with a new family bound for California, but tensions rise when the expectant mother’s condition and fear of further Indian attacks push them to consider abandoning their land. When the renegades strike again, the

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Change of Heart: A Brother’s Scheme and a Woman’s...

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2025/06/14

Originally Aired: September 3, 1955Change of Heart: A Brother’s Scheme and a Woman’s RedemptionWhen Jerry Cass falls for a charming saloon girl named Bella, his estranged brother Briscoe returns to Dodge with an agenda of his own. Briscoe’s hostility toward the match seems like simple disapproval—until Marshal Dillon uncovers the truth: a hidden clause in their father’s will that could strip Jerry of his inheritance if he leaves the ranch. Caught

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26:04

Doc Quits: A Fraud’s Cure and a Town’s Wake-Up Call

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2025/06/13

Originally Aired: August 27, 1955 Doc Quits: A Fraud’s Cure and a Town’s Wake-Up CallAfter a heartbreaking failure to save a dying man, Doc Adams decides to hang up his shingle for good—just as a new doctor, Jameson Betchell, rolls into Dodge with flashy promises and a greedy price tag. While Doc sinks into quiet retirement, Betchell charms the town and begins practicing dangerous, outdated treatments. But when a young boy nearly dies from Betchell’s

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26:02

Indian Scout: Betrayal, Blood, and a Brother’s Blade

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2025/06/12

When a cavalry patrol is slaughtered by Comanches, all eyes turn to Amos Cartwright—the scout who led them there and the only man to return alive. The town of Dodge seethes with suspicion, especially Will Bailey, whose brother lies among the dead. Amos, once married into the Comanche tribe, now finds himself hated by both sides. As tensions explode and Bailey is found murdered, Marshal Dillon rides into hostile territory to bring Amos back for justice. But before he can

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26:25

Johnny Red: A Son’s Return, A Mother’s Tragedy

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2025/06/11

A stranger rides into Dodge claiming to be Billy Crail, the long-lost son of an aging ranch owner. But Marshal Dillon recognizes him from a wanted poster as Johnny Red, a notorious outlaw. When “Billy” convinces his mother of his identity, Matt faces a moral dilemma: expose the truth and break her heart, or let the charade continue. But everything changes when a stagecoach robbery leads Matt to the Crail ranch—only to find a brutal murder, a deadly shootout,

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26:29

Innocent Broad: A Fiancé’s Secret and a Gunman’s Threat

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2025/06/05

Originally Aired: August 6, 1955Innocent Broad: A Fiancé’s Secret and a Gunman’s Threat Seventeen-year-old Linda Bell arrives in Dodge to reunite with her fiancé Lou Paxton, only to find herself entangled in a dangerous scheme. Marshal Dillon intervenes when a drunken passenger named Bassett harasses her on the stagecoach ride, but the trouble doesn’t end there. As secrets unravel, it’s revealed that Paxton is hiding his past and planning a

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26:58

Tap Day for Kitty: The Prospector’s Proposal

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2025/05/31

Originally Aired:July 30, 1955 Tap Day for Kitty: The Prospector’s Proposal When a love-struck old prospector named Nip Colors rolls into Dodge with a bag of gold and his heart set on marrying Kitty, he quickly becomes the talk of the town. Despite Kitty’s firm rejection, Nip insists she’s the only gal for him—and makes it his mission to win her over. His delusion spirals into chaos when a drunkard confronts him, leading to an accidental shooting that

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