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Now, post-toasties, the Heap Good Corn Flakes is proud to present Gunsmoke. 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 U.S. Marshal and the smell of Gunsmoke. Gunsmoke, 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. It's easy to do your whole tribe a big favor, Mother. Just pour every big and little India…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode titled The Cast, the story begins with Doc Adams receiving an urgent call from Roof Tucker, the son of Shell Tucker. Roof informs Doc that his mother has swallowed a nail while working on the chicken house, and she is in severe pain. Despite the urgency, there is an underlying tension due to Shell's known hatred for doctors. As Doc prepares to leave with Roof, he is acutely aware that Shell's return could spell trouble for him.

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Parley Baer

Paul Frees

Sam Edwards

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Cast

  • Dec121953

    Gunsmoke

    The Cast

    Dec 12 · Ep 86

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Gunsmoke 53-12-12 (086) The Cast.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 86

The Cast

Saturday, December 12, 1953 · 25:14

Gunsmoke, Episode 86

The Cast

Saturday, December 12, 1953 · 25:14

Summary

Doc Adams faces a dire situation when he attempts to save Shell Tucker's wife after she swallows a nail. When she dies, Shell vows revenge against Doc, leading to a tense confrontation.

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