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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 US 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, 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 watchful and a little lonely.…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode titled Kitty Caught, the peace of Dodge City is shattered when the infamous Karp brothers, known bank robbers, make their way into town. U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon receives a tip about their arrival and immediately understands the danger they pose, not only to the bank but also to the people of Dodge. As he prepares to confront this new threat, he is particularly concerned for Kitty, who is unwittingly caught in the crossfire of their criminal intentions.

Host

G

George Walsh

Cast›

Georgia Ellis

John Dehner

J

Joseph Du Val

L

Lawrence Dobkin

Parley Baer

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · Kitty Caught

  • Oct161954

    Gunsmoke

    Kitty Caught

    Oct 16 · Ep 131

  • Jul211957

    Gunsmoke

    Kitty Caught

    Jul 21 · Ep 276

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Gunsmoke 57-07-21 (276) Kitty Caught (AFRTS).mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 276

Kitty Caught

Sunday, July 21, 1957 · 21:58

Gunsmoke, Episode 276

Kitty Caught

Sunday, July 21, 1957 · 21:58

Summary

The Karp brothers rob a bank in Dodge City and take Kitty hostage, forcing Marshal Matt Dillon to confront them to save her life. Tensions rise as the situation escalates and time runs out.

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