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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 a US Marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Gun 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. Good evening, Mr. Sybert. Oh, hello. Hello, Henry. Have a drink? No, thank you, sir. What do you come into a saloon for if you ain't gonna drin…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Dirt,' the town of Dodge City is abuzz with preparations for the wedding of Nat Sybert and Polly Troyman. However, the excitement is overshadowed by a sense of foreboding. Nat, a wealthy rancher, is caught in a precarious situation as he faces threats from both Polly's family and her former suitor, Henry. The tension escalates when a mysterious warning arrives, indicating that he will be killed if he goes through with the marriage. The stakes are high, and the town's residents are anxious about the impending nuptials.

Host

G

George Walsh

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J

Joseph Cranston

J

Joyce McCluskey

L

Lawrence Dobkin

Parley Baer

Sam Edwards

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Dirt

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    Dirt

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Gunsmoke 53-07-04 (063) Dirt.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 63

Dirt

Saturday, July 4, 1953 · 29:59

Gunsmoke, Episode 63

Dirt

Saturday, July 4, 1953 · 29:59

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In Dodge City, a wedding is set to take place, but tensions rise as the groom faces threats from both sides. With a mysterious warning about a potential killing, the stakes are dangerously high.

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