Howard McNear

Ep 480

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Letter of the Law, Marshal Matt Dillon is faced with the difficult task of evicting Brandon Teak, a reformed gunfighter, from his land due to a court order. Teak's failure to legally register his deed puts him at risk of losing everything he has wor…

Ep 472

In the episode Father and Son from Gunsmoke, the brutal actions of Zach Wilkins and his son, Buford, against an Indian woman set off a chain of violent events. After they assault her and kill her husband, the son is later discovered scalped, raising the stakes for justice in Dodg…

Ep 467

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Joe Phy', U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon rides into the town of El Cader, where he learns that the local law is being enforced by the ruthless Marshal Joe Phy. Phy has instilled fear among the townsfolk, eliminating any threats to his authority, including notor…

Ep 466

In the Gunsmoke episode "Sweet and Sour," Rena Decker's arrival in Dodge City stirs trouble as men fight for her attention. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon quickly finds himself in the middle of escalating tensions when Rena's past connections resurface, leading to confrontations that t…

Ep 465

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Melinda Miles', Tom Potter's life takes a dark turn after he loses a poker game to Roy Taylor, who is later found murdered. As Tom prepares to propose to Melinda Miles, the daughter of a local rancher, his sudden financial windfall raises suspicions about…

Ep 464

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Joe Sleet', the infamous gunfighter Joe Sleet suffers a critical injury that leaves him unable to use his dominant hand. As he struggles with this new reality, he attempts to prove himself once more, practicing with his left hand and seeking validation th…

Ep 458

In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Wake, Gus Mather comes to Dodge City with the body of his friend, Orson Boggs, intending to hold a grand wake in his honor. As Mather spends freely on drinks and food, the townspeople grow suspicious of the events surrounding Boggs' death, espec…

Ep 443

In The Big Itch, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into a troubling case when Samantha Church reports her husband, George, missing after he rode into Dodge City with money from a successful cattle sale. As Matt begins his search, he learns that George was last seen with a man nam…

Ep 705

The fifth anniversary of Bob Bailey in the role of Johnny Dollar.

Ep 441

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Two Mothers', the tragic death of Lorinda Henshaw's son at the hands of Hattie Misener's son, Jake, ignites a fierce conflict. As the law prepares to hang Jake for his crime, Hattie Misener confronts Marshal Dillon, vowing to take his life if her son face…

Ep 440

In this episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Dillon and Chester set out to find Doc Adams, who has been missing for four days. As they search the territory, Chester stumbles upon a series of complications that threaten to derail their mission. The stakes rise as the duo navigates the dan…

Ep 703

Alvin Peabody Cartwright is frantic...once again.

Ep 439

In The Peace Officer, Matt Dillon rides into Tascosa to deal with the corrupt sheriff, Clegg Rawlings, who has turned the town into a lawless camp. The Citizens Committee seeks Dillon's help to restore order, but Rawlings is determined to maintain his grip on power, threatening D…

Ep 438

In the season finale of Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces the arrival of Henry Maples, a notorious hangman who brings his gallows to Dodge City, igniting fear and unrest among the residents. As tensions rise, simple-minded Boog Wilson, seeking friendship and belonging, bec…

Ep 433

In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Imposter, Sheriff Ab Stringer comes to Dodge City with the intention of bringing in a prisoner named Sam Frazer. However, he encounters Rob and Sara Curtin, who are entangled in a web of deception and danger. As tensions escalate, the true ident…