William Conrad

Ep 355

In this episode of Gunsmoke, Zeno Smith, a once-feared gunfighter, now a drunken shell of his former self, tries to shield his young friend Tommy from the truth about his disgraceful past. As Zeno grapples with his alcoholism, he makes a promise to Tommy for a pair of boots for h…

Ep 354

In the Gunsmoke episode titled 'Kangaroo', a religious zealot named Ira Scurlock believes he must punish Chester for interfering with what he perceives as the work of the Lord. As tensions escalate, Scurlock threatens to cut off Chester's hand, leading to a confrontation that tes…

Ep 353

In The Wolfer, Webb, a solitary wolfer, is obsessed with killing a large white wolf that has been terrorizing Nate Guthrie's ranch. As tensions rise between Webb and Guthrie, accusations of deceit and ulterior motives surface, revealing deeper conflicts rooted in identity and bel…

Ep 352

In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Coward, Marshal Dillon faces a deadly threat when an unknown assailant aims to kill him. The situation escalates after an innocent man is murdered in Dillon's office, mistaken for the Marshal himself. With the townsfolk buzzing about the danger,…

Ep 351

In The Choice, Andy Hill, a former outlaw, attempts to start anew by taking a job riding shotgun on a stagecoach. His past catches up with him when he is forced to defend himself and others from a violent confrontation. As tensions rise, both Andy and Marshal Matt Dillon must nav…

Ep 349

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Kitty's Injury, Kitty suffers a serious injury after falling from her horse, prompting Marshal Dillon to rush to her aid. As he seeks shelter with a group of unfriendly Kansans, he faces hostility and danger while trying to secure medical assistance…

Ep 348

In the Gunsmoke episode 'The Grass Asp', chaos erupts in Dodge City when Red Bastion's wife is shot, leading him to suspect a group of Texas cowboys. With emotions running high, Red is determined to find the shooter and exact his own brand of justice, while U.S. Marshal Matt Dill…

Ep 347

In the Gunsmoke episode "Burning Wagon," Marshal Dillon and Chester stumble upon a charred wagon and a corpse in the desolate prairie. As they investigate, they find a woman who has survived but is deeply traumatized, fixating on her lost son. The mystery unfolds as Dillon learns…

Ep 779

The episode Misfire revolves around an atomic bomb test called Jack Hammer, set in a remote desert location. As the countdown begins, a small wrench becomes lodged in the bomb's door, causing a critical failure. With thousands of Marines and civil defense personnel in the vicinit…

Ep 346

In The Correspondent, Reed Norton, a journalist from St. Louis, seeks to expose the realities of life in the West, challenging Marshal Dillon's authority and methods. Norton believes that the tales of the frontier are often exaggerated, and he is determined to get the 'real story…

Ep 345

In Gunsmoke: Brush at Elkader, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon rides into the tough town of Elkader to track down Lou Shippen, the man responsible for the murder of Ben Williams. With limited information and a hostile environment, Matt faces the challenge of uncovering the truth while k…

Ep 344

In the episode titled Target - Chester, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous situation when he accidentally shoots Purd Leach's brother during a confrontation. Purd, filled with rage and seeking revenge, kidnaps Chester and manipulates the situation to force…

Ep 776

In Two for the Road, two television actors embark on a journey from New York to Hollywood, hoping for a fresh start. As they drive through Arkansas, they stop for coffee and unwittingly pick up a mysterious young woman. Their road trip takes a dark turn when they are arrested by…

Ep 343

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Old Man's Gold', Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in a delicate situation when Cassius Mayhew requests that he protect a locked suitcase filled with family heirlooms. Mayhew's wife is gravely ill, and he is desperate to ensure her treasures are safe whil…