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Gun Smoke, brought to you by L&M Filters with the miracle tip, king size, regular, both at the same low price. 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 Gun Smoke. Gun Smoke, starring William Conrad, the transcribed story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man who moved with it. I'm that man, Matt Dillon, United States Marshal…

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Synopsis

In The Patsy, the tranquility of Dodge City is shattered when U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon discovers the body of Dave Thorpe, shot in the back and left to die in an alley. As Dillon arrives on the scene, he is met with the frantic pleas of Joe Thorpe, Dave's brother, who is inconsolable and demands justice for his sibling's murder. The atmosphere is thick with tension, as the townsfolk gather, whispering about the violence that seems to plague their community.

Host

G

George Walsh

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J

Jill Jarmyn

L

Lawrence Dobkin

Parley Baer

Vic Perrin

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Gunsmoke_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Gunsmoke 54-10-30 (133) The Patsy.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 133

The Patsy

Saturday, October 30, 1954 · 29:01

Gunsmoke, Episode 133

The Patsy

Saturday, October 30, 1954 · 29:01

Summary

In The Patsy, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the murder of Dave Thorpe, who is shot in the back. As tensions rise, suspicions fall on those closest to him, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal.

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