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Gun Smoke, brought to you by L and N Filters. This is it. L and M is best. Fans out from all the rest. Around God 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. Music 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, th…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Magnus, Chester Proudfoot is thrown into a state of panic when he learns that his brother, Magnus, has come to Dodge City. Chester describes Magnus as 'uncivilized' and worries that his brother's wild nature will cause chaos in the town. Magnus has spent years living off the land, and Chester's memories of his brother's eccentric behavior only heighten his anxiety about the visit.

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Gunsmoke 54-12-18 (140) Magnus.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 140

Magnus

Saturday, December 18, 1954 · 25:48

Gunsmoke, Episode 140

Magnus

Saturday, December 18, 1954 · 25:48

Summary

Chester's brother Magnus arrives in Dodge City, bringing with him a wild and uncivilized nature that unsettles Chester. As Magnus tries to fit into town life, Chester fears his brother's unpredictable behavior could lead to trouble.

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