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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 where the 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. Just hold tight now, Matt. That's it now. I've got it. Almost. Ah, there it is, yeah. Well, a little piece of lead, just as we thought, you…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Gone Straight', Marshal Dillon and his loyal companion Chester set out on a mission to Tascosa, a town known for its lawlessness and the violent past of its inhabitants. Their target is Dave Shaw, a gunman who has recently attempted to turn his life around and go straight. However, the shadows of his former life as a member of Billy the Kid's gang still haunt him, and the stakes are high as Dillon must decide whether to uphold the law or consider Shaw's desire for redemption.

Host

G

George Walsh

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H

Helen Kleeb

Howard McNear

James Nusser

John Dehner

T

Tom Tully

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Gunsmoke 53-08-22 (070) Gone Straight.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 70

Gone Straight

Saturday, August 22, 1953 · 29:30

Gunsmoke, Episode 70

Gone Straight

Saturday, August 22, 1953 · 29:30

Summary

Marshal Dillon and Chester travel to Tascosa to apprehend Dave Shaw, a gunman seeking redemption. The stakes rise as they confront the violent past that threatens to pull Shaw back into crime.

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