Synopsis
In the Gunsmoke episode titled Hickok, the story begins with Wild Bill Hickok sending a telegram to Marshal Matt Dillon, warning him of two notorious killers, Teeters and Gridler, heading toward Dodge City. Hickok's message is clear: keep the men in town but do not arrest them until he arrives with a witness to their crimes. This unusual request sets the stage for a tense situation, as Dillon must protect his town while adhering to Hickok's wishes.
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