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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 with a 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. Oh, you call this keeping the peace? Sitting around in the sun like a farmer on Sunday? Hello, Doc. Oh, I wish I was a US Marshal. Get paid with…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Greater Love, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself embroiled in a violent aftermath following a stagecoach robbery. Two gunmen are injured during the hold-up, one of whom is Howard Brand, a man who had previously seemed gentle and unassuming. As Matt investigates the incident, he learns that Howard is fatally wounded and that his wife, Miss Brand, is distraught over the situation. The tension escalates when it becomes clear that Doc has been kidnapped by Howard's accomplices, leaving Matt with a race against time to save his friend.

Host

G

George Walsh

Cast›

F

Frank Gerstle

Howard McNear

John Dehner

J

Joyce McCluskey

Ralph Moody

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Greater Love

  • Apr101954

    Gunsmoke

    Greater Love

    Apr 10 · Ep 103

  • Apr31960

    Gunsmoke

    Greater Love

    Apr 3 · Ep 417

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Gunsmoke 54-04-10 (103) Greater Love.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 103

Greater Love

Saturday, April 10, 1954 · 24:55

Gunsmoke, Episode 103

Greater Love

Saturday, April 10, 1954 · 24:55

Summary

In Gunsmoke: Greater Love, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon confronts the aftermath of a stagecoach robbery that leaves one of the robbers fatally wounded. As tensions rise, Doc is kidnapped, and Matt must navigate the complexities of friendship and sacrifice to save him.

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