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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 spell of Gunsmoke. Gunsmoke 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. You're going out soon Mr. Dillon? It's a little early yet Chester, things seem quiet enough. Why don't you ask? Well sir I thought I might read…

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Synopsis

In the gripping Gunsmoke episode 'Spring Term', U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse when an innocent man is shot on Front Street. The victim, Shaw, is left bleeding and confused, unable to identify his assailant. As Dillon tends to the situation, he learns that the attack may have been a case of mistaken identity, with the real target being himself. This revelation sets the stage for a tense confrontation with a vengeful killer.

Host

R

Roy Rowan

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Harry Bartell

John Dehner

Lou Krugman

Parley Baer

Vic Perrin

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Spring Term

  • Jun131953

    Gunsmoke

    Spring Term

    Jun 13 · Ep 60

  • Jan11961

    Gunsmoke

    Spring Term

    Jan 1 · Ep 456

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Gunsmoke 53-06-13 (060) Spring Term.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 60

Spring Term

Saturday, June 13, 1953 · 29:51

Gunsmoke, Episode 60

Spring Term

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Matt Dillon faces a deadly threat when an innocent man is mistakenly killed, leading him to confront a vengeful killer named Danch, who has sworn to take his life.

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