Howard McNear

Ep 155

In Bloody Hands, Marshal Matt Dillon faces the consequences of his violent lifestyle after a brutal encounter with the notorious outlaw Jack Brand and his gang. After taking down three of Brand's men, Dillon resigns from his role as U.S. Marshal, overwhelmed by the bloodshed that…

Ep 153

In The Mistake, a Faro dealer named Earl Hanley is discovered with a fatal head injury, and suspicion falls on Sam Bostick, who claims Doc is his alibi. However, Doc is away, leaving Bostick vulnerable to accusations. The tension escalates when another murder occurs, mirroring Ha…

Ep 152

In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Trial, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces the arrival of Judge Stokes, who is set to preside over a significant case involving a murder and a robbery. The stakes are high as Dillon must ensure that justice is served amidst the chaos of Dodge City, w…

Ep 151

In the Gunsmoke episode "Kite's Reward," Andy Travis, a skilled but reluctant gunfighter, arrives in Dodge City hoping to leave his violent past behind. However, his quick draw attracts the ire of Joe Kite, a man looking to make a name for himself. When a confrontation leads to a…

Ep 587

On Thanksgiving Day, a little girl named Margaret hears a woman screaming from a vacant lot, convinced that she is buried alive beneath the dirt and debris. As she rushes home to tell her family, her mother and father dismiss her frantic claims, prioritizing their holiday dinner…

Ep 150

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Crack-Up, the infamous gunman Nate Springer comes to Dodge City, stirring unease among its residents. Known for his ice-cold demeanor, Springer is rumored to have lost his nerve after spending time in prison. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon learns of Sprin…

Ep 149

In the Gunsmoke episode "Poor Pearl," Willie Calhoun comes to Dodge City with a rifle, intent on marrying Pearl Bender. However, his arrival stirs up trouble as he faces the wrath of Webb Thorn, Pearl's current lover, who has made threats against anyone trying to take her away. A…

Ep 146

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Young Love, Jesse Wheat is shot dead by two drifters, Jim Box and Rod Allison, who have their eyes set on his cattle and his wife. As U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the murder, he uncovers a web of deceit and ambition that complicates the cas…

Ep 144

In the Gunsmoke episode "Chester's Murder," Chester finds himself in a precarious situation when Charlie Pickard is shot dead while Chester is escorting him to jail. The evidence against Chester is overwhelming, leading to a tense atmosphere as he tries to defend himself. With Ma…

Ep 142

In The Bottle Man, Tom Cassidy, a long-time drunk, is pushed to the edge after being assaulted by gambler Bill Clell. Cassidy, known for his mild demeanor, is determined to take justice into his own hands, leading to a dangerous showdown. As U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon navigates the…

Ep 140

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Magnus, Chester's unconventional brother, Magnus Proudfoot, comes to Dodge City, and Chester is immediately on edge. Magnus, who has lived off the land for years, seems out of place in a civilized town, and Chester worries about what his brother's p…

Ep 139

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Bone Hunters', the peace of Dodge City is shattered when a violent altercation between buffalo bone hunters Noley Meeker and Bill Zant leaves Zant severely injured. Marshal Matt Dillon suspects that the situation is more complicated than it appears, as he…

Ep 135

In the Gunsmoke episode "Wrong Man," Sam Rickers brings a dead body to Dodge City, claiming it to be the notorious outlaw Bob Hulburt, hoping to collect a $1,000 reward. However, as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon investigates, it becomes clear that the body is not Hulburt's, and the ci…

Ep 895

It's the lumbermen vs. the homesteaders among the giant redwoods of northern California. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."