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Around Dodge City and in the territory on West there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers and that's with the US Marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Guns Smoke starring William Conrad, the story of the violence that moved west with young America, the story of a man who moved with it, Matt Dillon, United States Marshal. Hey you pretty travelers, you listen to me. You gotta get welcome to Dodge City proper like it. Hey you there mister. I said you. Are you add…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Doc Holiday, the notorious gunfighter Doc Holliday arrives in Dodge City with a singular purpose: to kill Big Jack Finley. Finley, a powerful cattleman who wields significant influence in the region, is not the only threat in this volatile situation. His son, Thorne Finley, is a reckless and spoiled young man whose arrogance and entitlement create a dangerous atmosphere. As tensions rise, it becomes clear that Thorne's actions may have dire consequences, not only for himself but for those around him.

Host

R

Roy Rowan

Cast›

Harry Bartell

L

Lee Millar Jr.

N

Nestor Paiva

Parley Baer

Ralph Moody

T

Tom Tully

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Gunsmoke_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Gunsmoke 52-07-19 (013) Doc Holiday.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 13

Doc Holiday

Saturday, July 19, 1952 · 30:28

Gunsmoke, Episode 13

Doc Holiday

Saturday, July 19, 1952 · 30:28

Summary

Doc Holliday arrives in Dodge City with a deadly intent to confront Big Jack Finley, but his son Thorne becomes a significant obstacle in the unfolding conflict.

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