Howard McNear

Ep 340

In the Gunsmoke episode "Doc's Showdown," Doc Adams becomes the target as he seeks to capture the killers of a young boy named Lemmy. After the boy is brutally shot and sent home tied to his horse, Doc is determined to find out who is responsible, believing that the boy's silence…

Ep 339

In the Gunsmoke episode "Tag, You're It," Carl Killian comes to Dodge City, stirring fear and uncertainty as he is rumored to be a hired killer. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is on high alert, trying to discern who Killian is after while the townspeople panic over their safety. As the…

Ep 338

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Kitty's Rebellion', Billy Kritt comes to Dodge City from Louisiana to visit Miss Kitty Russell, an old family friend. He is eager to defend her honor, but Kitty is fiercely independent and resents his attempts to protect her. When Billy confronts a local…

Ep 337

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Big Girl Lost, Laura Simmons, a young woman working at the Long Horn saloon, faces an unexpected visit from her ex-fiancé, Philip Luck, who is determined to find her. Philip believes something has happened to Laura since she hasn't been seen at the…

Ep 336

In the Gunsmoke episode titled False Witness, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a moral dilemma when the testimony of Romy Hawkins leads to the conviction of Tom Maury. As Tom's execution looms, Dillon struggles with the weight of the law versus his personal beliefs about Tom's inno…

Ep 335

In this episode of Gunsmoke, tensions rise in Dodge City when Hank Jurgens confronts U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon about his turkeys being shot by young Eddie Cates. Grover Cates, Eddie's father, is quick to defend his son, leading to a heated standoff fueled by accusations and person…

Ep 767

Set in an unnamed country during a time of political upheaval, The Wait follows a group of revolutionaries who have just executed several supposed traitors. As they await the arrival of their leader, the characters engage in a tense dialogue about honor, betrayal, and the cost of…

Ep 334

In the Gunsmoke episode "I Thee Wed," Hester Lackett is trapped in a cycle of abuse at the hands of her husband, Sam. Despite the physical harm he inflicts, she remains unwilling to sign a complaint against him, illustrating the complexities of domestic violence and loyalty. U.S.…

Ep 333

In The Blacksmith, Emil, a gentle German blacksmith, is tormented by the local bully, Gil Tallman, just as he is about to marry his sweetheart, Gretchen, arriving from St. Louis. Emil's good nature is put to the test as Tallman's harassment intensifies, causing him to question hi…

Ep 332

In this episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Dillon and Chester are on the trail of two stagecoach robbers after a violent hold-up leaves a driver critically injured. Their pursuit leads them to Mrs. Hamford, an elderly Southern lady who is deeply entrenched in her memories and the remna…

Ep 329

In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Cast, Doc Adams faces a dire situation when he is called to help Shell Tucker's wife, who has swallowed a nail. Despite his best efforts, she dies, igniting Shell's wrath and a vow of revenge against Doc. As tensions rise, the stakes become even…

Ep 328

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Marshal Proudfoot, Chester Proudfoot's father arrives in Dodge City, eager to see the son he believes has become a successful U.S. Marshal. However, the visit quickly turns awkward as Chester grapples with his father's inflated perception of his ach…

Ep 327

In The Proving Kid, a young man named Bravo feels humiliated by Marshal Dillon and vows revenge. After killing a man in jail, he confronts Dillon in the Long Branch saloon, determined to prove his worth to the townsfolk. The stakes rise as Dillon tries to defuse the situation, ch…

Ep 326

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Chester's Choice, Chester inadvertently discovers a plan to rob the Dodge City bank in broad daylight. Realizing the danger this poses to his friends, Doc and Kitty, he desperately tries to convince Marshal Dillon to leave town for their safety. As…