Loading transcript…
Synopsis
In the Gunsmoke episode titled Yorky, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in a precarious situation when he is approached by a rancher named Mr. Brandt. Brandt reveals that a young boy, Yorky Kelly, has been found injured after a raid by the Rappahos. The boy, who is white but has been raised by the tribe, poses a unique challenge for Dillon. Brandt, unable to care for Yorky any longer, insists that Dillon must help the boy, setting the stage for a complex moral dilemma.
Nights on the air
This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Yorky
Featured in playlists
Goldie Originals that include this night
Suspense
Kaleidoscope
In 'Kaleidoscope', a spaceship explodes, leaving the surviving crew members to confront their impending doom as they drift through the vastness of space.
Fort Laramie
Nature Boy
The Quiring family arrives at Fort Laramie, bringing their eccentric interests in Indian culture and nature. As Captain Quince tries to escort them, he discovers their adventurous spirit leads to unexpected complications.
Have Gun — Will Travel
Bitter Wine
Paladin steps in to stop a feud between an Italian vineyard owner and an Irish oil driller. See cat. #46807 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast. The script was use
Lux Radio Theatre
Rawhide
Zimmerman and his gang take over a stagecoach station and imprison a man, a woman and a baby. See cat. #7252 for a network version of this broadcast. AFRTS program name: "Hollywo
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
The Circus Animal Show Matter
A black leopard at the circus is essential to Johnny's case.
Escape
The Lost Special
A special train vanishes in England, leaving its passengers and crew unaccounted for. Inspector Collins investigates the mysterious disappearance, uncovering a web of intrigue and danger.
Gunsmoke
Spring Freshet
In Gunsmoke: Spring Freshet, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a tense standoff when two wanted men kidnap Kitty and take refuge in a building in Dodge City. The stakes rise as Dillon must navigate the dangerous situation to save her life.
Gunsmoke
Boy
In Dodge City, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon confronts Webb Johnson, a newcomer with a dangerous agenda involving gambling and violence. Tensions rise as a young boy is manipulated into committing a crime for Johnson.
Gunsmoke
The F. U.
Marshal Dillon investigates the murder of Onie Becker, who was shot in the back, and suspects gambler Al Clovis is involved. As Dillon pursues Clovis, the stakes rise with a bank robbery in the mix.
Gunsmoke
Thoroughbreds
Jack Portas arrives in Dodge with two exquisite horses and a desire to make friends, but his past may catch up with him as suspicions arise about his character.
Gunsmoke
Bloody Hands
Marshal Dillon grapples with the weight of his violent past and resigns from his position, but the chaos in Dodge City forces him to confront his decision when a dangerous outlaw resurfaces.
Gunsmoke
Gonif
Marshal Dillon confronts Frank Bissell and his gang in Dodge City, giving them until sundown to leave town. Tensions rise as Bissell's crew threatens trouble before their deadline.
Tense
Same mood, other nights on the dial
Suspense
Sorry, Wrong Number
An invalid woman overhears a chilling conversation about a planned murder while struggling with a malfunctioning telephone. As she fights to alert the authorities, the stakes rise with each passing moment.
The Lone Ranger
Cold Spring Showdown (Last Original 'Live' Broadcast)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto prepare to defend Cold Spring against a band of outlaws led by Red Eagle, who are intent on stealing a chest of gold. Tensions rise as the outlaws launch their attack on the stagecoach station.
Dangerously Yours
The Highwayman
In The Highwayman, a daring outlaw confronts a wealthy coachman while seeking romance with the landlord's daughter, Bess. The stakes rise as love and danger intertwine under the moonlit sky.
X Minus One
At the Post
A race track tout struggles to save his wife, who has fallen into a catatonic state, believing she is being controlled by aliens. He uses his knowledge of horse racing to uncover the truth behind her condition and the impending doom of mankind.
The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe
Stamped for Murder
Nero Wolfe faces a pressing dilemma when a young woman seeks his help to recover her inheritance, which her father has squandered on a dubious treasure map. As Wolfe reluctantly takes on the case, the stakes rise with the revelation of swindlers and hidden value.
Survival
More stories in this vein
Suspense
The Most Dangerous Game
Sanger Rainsford finds himself stranded on a mysterious island after a shipwreck, where he becomes the prey in a deadly game orchestrated by the enigmatic General Zaroff.
The Devil and Mr O
Rocket from Manhattan
In Rocket from Manhattan, a group of astronauts returns from the moon, but their journey takes a dark turn as they face a dire situation in space. Tensions rise as they confront the consequences of their mission and the implications of their discoveries.
The Six Shooter
Jenny
The Six Shooter encounters a young man injured in a gully and helps him reach safety, only to find himself in a tense situation with a mysterious woman at a nearby cabin.
Escape
Sire De Maletroit's Door
In 1429 Paris, a young cavalier finds himself lost and pursued by soldiers, leading him to a mysterious house where he encounters the enigmatic Sire de Maltois and a beautiful woman named Blanche. The stakes rise as he navigates the dangers of love and honor amidst the chaos of war.
Mystery House
A Short Life for Mary
A young woman named Mary faces a dire situation that threatens her life as she navigates the eerie atmosphere of the Mystery House.
Chet Chetter's Tales from the Morgue
Escape From The Mysterious Island 1
Cecil Ferris wins a cruise contest and takes his friends to Galveston, but they end up on a garbage tugboat instead. As a storm approaches, they find themselves trapped in a cave surrounded by prehistoric creatures.
