Howard McNear

Ep 305

In The Joke's on Us, the wrongful lynching of rancher Claib Tillman sets off a chain of events that disrupts the fragile peace in Dodge City. The U.S. Marshal, Matt Dillon, grapples with the aftermath of the mob's decision, as two of the lynchers are later murdered, raising quest…

Ep 573

A former insurance man, now running a chicken farm in New Jersey, is in trouble with his flock. All his chickens are sick...and there's a good reason why!

Ep 304

In the episode Kitty's Killing from Gunsmoke, a man named Jacob Leach comes to Dodge City, claiming he is compelled by God to kill a sinner named Radford. As Leach seeks refuge in jail to avoid succumbing to his violent urges, Marshal Matt Dillon faces the challenge of containing…

Ep 572

Vincent Price, who plays himself, has been the victim of a $100,000 theft. The trail leads to Paris, a seedy cafe (with the theme from "The Third Man" playing in the background) and a Peter Lorre clone named "The Gray Cat."

Ep 303

In the Gunsmoke episode titled One for Lee, Senator Hooper's visit to Dodge City takes a violent turn when he is shot shortly after his arrival. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon and his companions, Doc and Chester, are left to unravel the mystery surrounding the attack, which seems to st…

Ep 302

In the episode Moo Moo Raid from Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a pressing dilemma when Oney Hager and his valuable cow go missing. The cow is essential for leading a herd across a river, and rival cattleman Burt Collins is poised to take advantage of the situation. As…

Ep 301

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Second Son', Sedgely Carstairs finds himself in a precarious situation after losing his horse to Pete Knutson during a poker game. With a sense of honor driving him, Sedgely heads to Dodge City to reclaim his prized possession, but the stakes are higher t…

Ep 300

In Pucket's New Year, Ira Pucket grapples with feelings of inadequacy after losing his foot, which leads him to plot a bank robbery in Dodge City. His desire to reclaim his manhood drives him to desperate measures, but he soon learns that his actions have consequences. With the h…

Ep 299

In the holiday-themed episode Where'd They Go from Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is called to investigate a robbery at a local store, where Clint Doty is accused of the crime. As Dillon and Chester prepare to ride out to apprehend Doty, they face the impending threat of a bl…

Ep 566

A touching Christmas show about an old prospector, dying in the desert, and his faithful mule "Carmen." The body of the show only.

Ep 295

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Jud's Woman,' Jennie Barton turns to Marshal Dillon for help as she flees her violent husband, Judd. Judd's jealousy and possessiveness threaten not only Jennie's freedom but also her life, forcing Matt to take action. The stakes escalate when Judd confro…

Ep 293

In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Queue, Chen Wong, an educated Chinese man, comes to Dodge City seeking work as a cook. However, he quickly becomes the target of two local bullies, Clif Braden and Howard Grant, who harass him for his appearance and heritage. U.S. Marshal Matt D…

Ep 292

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Gun Shy, Tom Wilson arrives in Dodge City from Baltimore, feeling out of place in the rugged West. As he grapples with his identity, he tries to prove his bravery but ends up in a life-threatening situation. When he intervenes during a robbery, his…

Ep 290

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Man and Boy,' Crowley Tobin, a fresh-faced special deputy, comes to Dodge City with the intent to arrest the dangerous outlaw Jess Ricker. Tobin's bravado and inexperience lead him into a perilous situation, prompting U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon to step in.…