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Gunsmoke. 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 gunsmoke. Gunsmoke. Gunsmoke, starring William Conrad. The 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 first man they look for and the last they want to meet. It's a chancey job, and it makes a man watc…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Devil's Hindmost,' the story unfolds in Dodge City, where Rancy Weber has recently left her abusive husband, Buck. Seeking a fresh start, she finds work at the Long Branch saloon, a popular establishment in town. There, she meets Frisco Bates, a handsome and charismatic gambler who quickly becomes a source of intrigue and affection for her. However, Buck is not willing to let go easily; his jealousy and anger simmer beneath the surface as he learns of Rancy's new life and her association with Frisco.

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Gunsmoke 57-01-06 (248) Devil's Hindmost.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 248

Devil's Hindmost

Sunday, January 6, 1957 · 23:50

Gunsmoke, Episode 248

Devil's Hindmost

Sunday, January 6, 1957 · 23:50

Summary

Rancy Weber leaves her abusive husband and finds work at the Long Branch, where she becomes involved with a gambler named Frisco Bates. Tensions rise when her husband, Buck, vows revenge, leading to a murder in Dodge City.

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