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Gun smoke brought to you by L and M filters. This is it. L and M is best. Stands out from all the rest. 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 the US Marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Gun smoke starring William Conrad, the French grud 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, the firs…

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In the Gunsmoke episode "Ben Tolliver's Stud," the story begins with U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon receiving an urgent visit from Nancy Creed, the daughter of a local rancher. She informs Dillon that her father, Jake Creed, is intent on killing Ben Tolliver, a man who has allegedly stolen one of his prized stud horses. Nancy's concern for Tolliver's life prompts her to seek the marshal's help, fearing that her father's wrath will lead to violence.

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G

George Walsh

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Bill James

E

Eleanor Tanin

Georgia Ellis

Howard McNear

Sam Edwards

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Ben Tolliver's Stud

  • Jul231955

    Gunsmoke

    Ben Tolliver's Stud

    Jul 23 · Ep 171

  • Jun21957

    Gunsmoke

    Ben Tolliver's Stud

    Jun 2 · Ep 269

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Gunsmoke 55-07-23 (171) Ben Tolliver's Stud.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 171

Ben Tolliver's Stud

Saturday, July 23, 1955 · 29:51

Gunsmoke, Episode 171

Ben Tolliver's Stud

Saturday, July 23, 1955 · 29:51

Summary

Ben Tolliver is accused of stealing a prized stud horse from Jake Creed, who threatens to kill him. As tensions escalate, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon intervenes to prevent violence.

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