Gunsmoke presents “The Man Who Would Be Marshal,” episode 206 of the classic CBS Radio series, originally broadcast March 18, 1956. Written by John Meston and produced 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.

Former Army major Emmett Egan arrives in Dodge City determined to take Matt Dillon’s job, convinced that money and military experience qualify him for the badge. Dillon lets the ambitious newcomer observe frontier law enforcement firsthand, as Egan discovers what the marshal’s work truly demands.

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 experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:46 Original Broadcast
19:51 Closing

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Gunsmoke presents “Doc’s Reward,” episode 212 of the classic CBS radio series, originally broadcast April 29, 1956. Written by John Meston and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Howard McNear as Doc Adams.

Doc is headed out of Dodge City to treat a patient when trouble on the road puts him under unexpected scrutiny back in town. As tensions build around Matt Dillon’s longtime friend, the marshal must sort through a difficult situation 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 consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:57 Original Broadcast
20:02 Closing

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Gunsmoke presents “Matt for Murder,” episode 119 of the classic CBS Radio series, originally broadcast July 26, 1954. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester and Georgia Ellis as Kitty. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this archival recording comes from Dodge City’s most perilous frontier-law cases.

When Matt Dillon is accused of murdering Lou Price, an eyewitness account makes the charge seem dangerously convincing. With his badge, reputation, and freedom at stake—and Wild Bill Hickok arriving to take him into custody—Matt and his friends must examine the evidence behind the accusation.

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
00:51 Original Broadcast
25:53 Closing

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This episode features Target - Chester [episode 344], Broadcast 11/9/1958, a classic Gunsmoke western radio drama.

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This episode features Kitty Caught [episode 276], Broadcast 7/21/1957, a classic Gunsmoke western radio drama.

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This episode features Pokey Pete [episode 384], Broadcast 8/16/1959, a classic Gunsmoke western radio drama.

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This episode features Twelfth Night [episode 194], Broadcast 12/25/1955, a classic Gunsmoke western radio drama.

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This episode features Dirty Bill's Girl [episode 238], Broadcast 10/28/1956, a classic Gunsmoke western radio drama.

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This episode features Lost Rifle [episode 225], Broadcast 7/29/1956, a classic Gunsmoke western radio drama.

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This episode features Custer [episode 83], Broadcast 11/21/1953, a classic Gunsmoke western radio drama.

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