Howard McNear

Ep 139

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Bone Hunters', the peace of Dodge City is shattered when a violent altercation between buffalo bone hunters Noley Meeker and Bill Zant leaves Zant severely injured. Marshal Matt Dillon suspects that the situation is more complicated than it appears, as he…

Ep 135

In the Gunsmoke episode "Wrong Man," Sam Rickers brings a dead body to Dodge City, claiming it to be the notorious outlaw Bob Hulburt, hoping to collect a $1,000 reward. However, as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon investigates, it becomes clear that the body is not Hulburt's, and the ci…

Ep 895

It's the lumbermen vs. the homesteaders among the giant redwoods of northern California. AFRTS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 132

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Ma Tennis, the tension escalates when Andy Tennis, a hot-headed young man, murders an unarmed gambler in a fit of rage. Marshal Dillon swiftly apprehends Andy, but the situation intensifies with the arrival of his mother, Ma Tennis, who is armed and…

Ep 568

In Rave Notice, an actor named Sam becomes increasingly unhinged after shooting his director, Norman, during a heated argument. As he awaits the police, he tries to convince them that he is insane to avoid the consequences of his actions. However, the evidence against him mounts,…

Ep 131

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Kitty Caught, the Karp Brothers execute a brazen bank robbery in Dodge City, taking Kitty hostage in the process. As U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon learns of their arrival, he must act quickly to devise a plan to save her from the clutches of these danger…

Ep 130

In Love of a Good Woman, Coney Thorn, recently released from prison, is intent on avenging his wrongful imprisonment by targeting Marshal Dillon. However, his recovery is aided by Abby Twilling, a nurse who once cared for him during the war. As Abby rekindles her friendship with…

Ep 127

In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into a murder investigation when Onie Becker is found shot in the back. With the town in turmoil, Dillon learns that Becker had a confrontation with gambler Al Clovis just before his death. As Dillon and his…

Ep 126

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Dooley Surrenders', Emmett Dooley approaches Marshal Dillon with a shocking confession: he has killed a man in a drunken rage. However, Dillon's investigation reveals inconsistencies in Dooley's story, leading him to question the truth behind the murder.…

Ep 124

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Obie Tater, the titular character finds himself in a dangerous predicament when two tough men confront him about a rumored stash of gold. Despite his protests of being broke, they resort to intimidation tactics, escalating the situation. As Obie nav…

Ep 122

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Mavis McCloud, a young woman named Mavis arrives in Dodge City with hopes of finding a husband. She quickly captures the attention of Marshal Dillon and the townsfolk, but her arrival brings unforeseen troubles. Mavis's past is not as simple as it s…

Ep 121

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Joe Phy, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon arrives in the town of Elkader, where he discovers that another Marshal, Joe Phy, has established a reign of fear. Phy has run off several gunmen, including the notorious killer Cary Post, creating an uneasy peace i…

Ep 120

In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a dire situation as settlers are brutally murdered and scalped. The community is gripped by fear, with accusations flying at the Pawnees, but Matt suspects something more sinister is at play. As he investigates,…

Ep 119

In Matt for Murder, Marshal Dillon returns to Dodge City only to find himself accused of murder by Red Samples, whose partner Lou Price has been found dead. Samples claims to have witnessed Dillon committing the crime, and with a group of armed men backing him, he sets out to ens…