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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 the U.S. Marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Gun Smoke 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 littl…

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Synopsis

In the Gunsmoke episode 'Target', the narrative centers around Danny Leeds, a young man caught between his father's authoritarian rule and his love for a gypsy girl named Naomi. Danny's father, Cater Leeds, is a harsh and domineering figure who believes in maintaining control over his land and family. When Danny falls for Naomi, tensions rise, as Cater vehemently disapproves of their relationship, viewing the gypsies as trespassers and a threat to his authority.

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George Walsh

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Gunsmoke 58-06-22 (324) Target (AFRTS).mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 324

Target

Sunday, June 22, 1958 · 25:28

Gunsmoke, Episode 324

Target

Sunday, June 22, 1958 · 25:28

Summary

Danny Leeds struggles against his father's oppressive nature as he falls in love with a gypsy named Naomi, leading to tensions and potential violence.

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