Howard McNear

Ep 116

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Hack Prine,' the return of an old friend, Hack Prine, to Dodge City complicates Marshal Dillon's life. Hack, a notorious gunman, is drawn into a web of violence when he is accused of murder after a confrontation with his brother, Dolph. As tensions mount,…

Ep 115

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Word of Honor', Doc finds himself in a precarious situation after treating a gunshot victim. He promises not to disclose the identities or whereabouts of his criminal patients, putting his own life at risk. As tension mounts, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon and…

Ep 114

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Claustrophobia, Obie Ridgers finds himself in a dire situation after killing a man named Bob Riley, who was involved with dangerous outlaws. Despite his claustrophobia and the circumstances surrounding the killing, the judge sentences Obie to life i…

Ep 113

In the Gunsmoke episode titled 'Going Bad,' young Dave Robbins finds himself in the company of the notorious Luke Quiller, a man with a violent reputation. As tensions rise, Dave's choices become increasingly dire, and he must navigate the dangerous world of Dodge City while grap…

Ep 112

In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a complex case when both Barnaby Hoffer and Art Long are found dead. Initially, it appears that Hoffer, who had threatened Long, is the prime suspect. However, as Dillon investigates, he discovers that the real…

Ep 111

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Blacksmith, Emil, a gentle German blacksmith, is bullied by the local tough, Gil Tallman. As Emil prepares to welcome his fiancée, Gretchen, to Dodge City, he finds himself increasingly provoked by Tallman, who disrespects him and threatens his futu…

Ep 107

In Gunsmoke: The Constable, Marshal Dillon finds himself at odds with local merchants who are concerned about the impact of his strict law enforcement on their businesses. After a confrontation with a trail boss, Dillon agrees to ease up on his policing, which could lead to an in…

Ep 106

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Cara, Marshal Matt Dillon faces a troubling situation when he learns that his former girlfriend, Cara, may be part of a gang planning to rob the Dodge City bank. With the notorious Ben Tolliver and his crew on their way, Dillon is torn between his f…

Ep 105

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Murder Warrant', the peaceful life of Lee Prentiss is shattered when he is shot while tending to his ranch. As he recuperates, Marshal Matt Dillon faces the challenge of protecting him from Jake Harbin, a deputy sheriff with a personal vendetta and a warr…

Ep 104

In What the Whisky Drummer Heard, Wilbur Hawkins, a whiskey drummer, approaches Marshal Dillon with alarming news: someone is planning to kill him. Skeptical yet intrigued, Dillon concocts a plan to pretend he is dead, hoping to draw out the conspirators. As the tension builds, D…

Ep 103

In the episode Greater Love, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a dire situation when a stagecoach robbery goes awry, leaving one of the robbers, Howard Brand, critically injured. As Matt investigates, he discovers that Doc has been kidnapped by the remaining gang members, leading to…

Ep 102

In the episode Mr. and Mrs. Amber from Gunsmoke, Neil Amber finds himself in a precarious situation after being caught stealing seeds, leading to accusations against his wife for cattle theft. As tensions rise between the wealthy rancher Pete Fletcher and the struggling Ambers, t…

Ep 100

In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in a perilous situation when gambler Ben Corder attempts to bribe him, only to resort to hiring a hitman, Toque Morlan, to eliminate the lawman. As Dillon navigates the treacherous waters of Corder's threats,…

Ep 99

In the Gunsmoke episode titled 'Confederate Money', Neil Butler finds himself out of work after a confrontation at the local saloon leads to his dismissal by the hard-nosed Fate Ender. The stakes escalate when Ender is bushwhacked and wounded, igniting a dangerous feud as he swea…