Lawrence Dobkin

Ep 85

In the episode The Lamb from Gunsmoke, Lew Madellon, known as the fastest gunfighter in Colorado Territory, comes to Dodge City, drawing attention and curiosity from the townsfolk. With a reputation for violence, Madellon’s presence raises the stakes in the already tense atmosphe…

Ep 84

In the Gunsmoke episode titled 'Kick Me', tensions rise when Tobiel, an Indian scout, vows to kill two white men who played a humiliating prank on him. The men, Weiser and Durbin, fear for their lives as Tobiel stalks them, declaring his intent for revenge. U.S. Marshal Matt Dill…

Ep 82

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Professor Lute Bone', the arrival of a charismatic professor selling a miracle tonic captures the attention of Dodge City. The tonic, touted as a cure-all, quickly becomes popular among the locals, but U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon and Doc are skeptical of its…

Ep 80

In this gripping episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon faces the aftermath of a brutal stagecoach robbery that leaves a passenger dead. As he delves into the case, he suspects Jesse Daggett, the owner of a nearby station, may be involved with the notorious gunman Nat Pilcher.…

Ep 78

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Yorky, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon encounters a wild young boy named Yorky Kelly, who has been living with the Rappahos after the death of his parents. When Yorky is discovered injured and alone, Dillon is faced with the challenge of helping him while…

Ep 76

In Gunsmoke: How to Kill a Friend, Marshal Matt Dillon faces a dangerous challenge when two gamblers, Ben Quarter and Harry Dougan, arrive in Dodge City with plans to undermine his authority. They hire Toque Morlan, an old friend of Dillon's, to eliminate him, setting the stage f…

Ep 74

In the Gunsmoke episode 'There Was Never a Horse', Ken Creed, a notorious gunman, comes to Dodge City seeking a challenge to his speed with a revolver. Marshal Matt Dillon, aware of Creed's violent reputation, tries to maintain order while navigating the dangerous dynamics of a t…

Ep 73

In Gunsmoke's episode Prairie Happy, Dodge City is gripped by fear of a supposed Pawnee attack set for dawn. As rumors circulate, Marshal Matt Dillon returns to find the townsfolk in a frenzy, stockpiling ammunition and preparing for battle. Dillon is skeptical of the claims and…

Ep 844

The last show of the "summer season." A woman returns home to her family to find everyone has changed, herself most of all. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre."

Ep 71

In the episode Jesse from Gunsmoke, young Jesse Pruitt comes to Dodge City with his sinister friend Staph, driven by a desire to avenge his father's death. As they navigate the dangers of the frontier, Jesse's resolve to kill the man responsible is tested by the brutal realities…

Ep 843

An insane bedroom comedy about a sweet young thing who falls in love with everyone she meets. AFRS program name: "Hollywood Radio Theatre." The program was produced subsequently on The Lux Radio Theatre on June 7, 1955.

Ep 177

In The Hilda Bruce Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover is called to a grim scene where Hilda Bruce lies dead, leaving her young son, Jimmy, traumatized. As Clover navigates the complexities of the case, he encounters various witnesses, including a neighbor who saw a man fleeing t…

Ep 67

In this episode of Gunsmoke, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon navigates the quiet yet tense atmosphere of Dodge City, where a newcomer, Webb Johnson, has taken over the Long Horn saloon. Johnson's charm hides a darker intent, as he entices a young boy into a deadly scheme. As Dillon inve…

Ep 66

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Hickok, Wild Bill Hickok sends an urgent telegram to Marshal Dillon, alerting him that notorious killers Teeters and Gridler are en route to Dodge City. Hickok instructs Dillon to keep the men in town but not to arrest them until he arrives with a w…