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Synopsis
In the Gunsmoke episode titled Cow Doctor, the story begins with Doc Adams being summoned by a young boy named Jerry, who is desperate to get help for his father, Ben Pitcher. Known for his intense aversion to doctors, Pitcher has fallen ill, and the urgency of the situation is underscored by his son's insistence that Doc must come. The Marshal, Matt Dillon, senses the tension surrounding the Pitcher family, especially given Ben's notorious reputation for threatening medical professionals.
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