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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. Hey. Huh? Hello Kitty. I didn't see you. You'll get shot someday walking around in a daze like that. You'll get sunstrokes sitting out here…

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Synopsis

In the episode Last Fling of Gunsmoke, Dodge City is buzzing with the usual mix of excitement and danger. Two elderly men, John Peavy and Milligan Rives, arrive in town, eager to enjoy a break from their mundane lives on the farm. However, their idea of fun quickly turns dark when Peavy is shot, leading them to accuse Kitty, a local saloon worker, of the crime. The tension escalates as Peavy insists he will take matters into his own hands, threatening Kitty and creating a volatile situation.

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John Dehner

Ralph Moody

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Gunsmoke 54-02-20 (096) Last Fling.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 96

Last Fling

Saturday, February 20, 1954 · 24:52

Gunsmoke, Episode 96

Last Fling

Saturday, February 20, 1954 · 24:52

Summary

In Gunsmoke: Last Fling, two old men arrive in Dodge City looking for fun but end up accusing Kitty of attempted murder after one of them is shot. As tensions rise, Matt Dillon must navigate the chaos and protect Kitty from the old men's threats.

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