Howard McNear

Ep 58

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Fall Semester,' Lee Dargan is convinced that his foreman, Jim Slater, is cheating him by stealing his cattle. Frustrated and desperate, Dargan turns to U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon for assistance in proving Slater's guilt. As tensions rise, Dargan's instinct…

Ep 56

In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke, a gambler named Hook approaches the bank for a substantial loan, claiming he has a winning hand in a high-stakes poker game. As U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon becomes involved, the tension escalates when the gamble takes a turn for the worse, threa…

Ep 52

In the Gunsmoke episode "Bum's Rush," U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon apprehends two men, Harlow and Gorse, who have committed murder during a robbery gone wrong. As Dillon prepares to bring them to justice, three witnesses unexpectedly emerge, claiming to support the men's innocence ba…

Ep 51

In the Gunsmoke episode titled 'Gonif,' Marshal Matt Dillon faces off against the notorious Frank Bissell and his gang, who have come to Dodge City looking for trouble. Dillon gives them until sundown to leave town, but the gang's presence stirs unrest among the locals. As the cl…

Ep 157

Johnny finds himself about to be dumped overboard off the coast of Panama.

Ep 159

In The Barton Russell Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover is called to investigate the discovery of a cabin cruiser adrift in the East River, which leads to the body of its owner, Barton Russell. As Clover delves into Russell's life, he encounters a cast of characters, including…

Ep 49

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Quarter Horse', an aging rancher, Thatcher, confronts local bully Butler, who has been taunting him about his prized quarter horse. In a bold move, Thatcher proposes a grudge race with his ranch as the stakes, seeking to prove the worth of his horse and r…

Ep 154

A $250,000 jewelry heist and murder off the coast of Cuba. See cat. #62995 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast.

Ep 152

A beautiful young girl is murdered...after she committed suicide! The script was used subsequently on "Johnny Dollar" on July 20, 1954 (see cat. #16506).

Ep 43

In the episode The Round-Up of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon prepares for the annual round-up in Dodge City, where he anticipates trouble from the influx of cowboys and homesteaders. His old friend, Zell Matlock, offers to help, but a tragic accident occurs when Dillon accidental…

Ep 42

In the Gunsmoke episode titled 'Cain', a quiet musician named Cain Vestal arrives in Dodge City, knowing he has little time left due to his illness. He unexpectedly purchases a gun and seeks out a confrontation with a man from his past, Joel Adams, who carries the weight of a tra…

Ep 498

In the year 2053, Zeno, an assembly line worker on Mars, is unexpectedly selected by the Grand Council for a critical mission as an Earth rocket approaches their planet. The Grand Council has prepared for this moment for decades, and Zeno is tasked with executing 'Plan X.' As he…

Ep 41

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Cavalcade', U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon enjoys a quiet breakfast when a deputy sheriff from Virginia, Ed Hunter, arrives with warrants for two murderers, one of whom is Calvin Moore. As Dillon learns that Moore is actually his friend Doc Adams, he grapples w…

Ep 38

In the Gunsmoke episode "Word of Honor," Doc treats a gunshot victim but is coerced into promising not to disclose the identity or whereabouts of the killers. When he returns to Dodge City, his absence raises concern for Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester, who fear for his safety. A…