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Around Dodge City and in the territory on West, there is just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with a U.S. Marshal and the smell of 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, the United States Marshal, the first man they look for and the last they want to meet. It's a chancy job, and it makes a man watchful and a littl…

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Synopsis

In the episode Word of Honor, Doc is drawn into a dangerous game when he treats a wounded criminal and promises not to reveal any details about his patients. This promise becomes a double-edged sword, as it places him in the crosshairs of the very criminals he has vowed to protect. The tension escalates when U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon learns of Doc's predicament and must find a way to safeguard his friend while navigating the treacherous world of outlaws.

Host

G

George Walsh

Cast›

B

Bill James

Howard McNear

J

John Meston

Parley Baer

R

Ray Kemper

William Conrad

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This story returned to the dial 3 more times · Word of Honor

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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 57-07-07 (274) Word of Honor.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 274

Word of Honor

Sunday, July 7, 1957 · 20:36

Gunsmoke, Episode 274

Word of Honor

Sunday, July 7, 1957 · 20:36

Summary

Doc gives his word of honor not to reveal the identities or location of his criminal patients, putting him in a dangerous position when those patients come looking for him. As tensions rise, Matt Dillon must navigate the perilous situation to protect Doc and uphold justice.

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