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Around Dodge City and in the territory on west there is just one way to handle the killers of the spoilers and that's where the US Marshal and the smell of guns smoke. Guns 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 that makes a man watchful and a little lone…

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Synopsis

In The Tragedian, part of the iconic Gunsmoke series, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in a precarious situation as he anticipates a jailbreak by Brad Kyler, a notorious criminal. Brad is determined to rescue his brother, Ray Kyler, who is locked up for his violent crimes. The tension in Dodge City is palpable as the townsfolk fear the consequences of Brad's potential actions. Dillon knows that with Brad on the loose, danger lurks around every corner.

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Gunsmoke 58-10-26 (342) The Tragedian.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 342

The Tragedian

Sunday, October 26, 1958 · 25:06

Gunsmoke, Episode 342

The Tragedian

Sunday, October 26, 1958 · 25:06

Summary

In The Tragedian, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces the threat of a jailbreak orchestrated by Brad Kyler, while an alcoholic actor complicates matters with his antics. The stakes rise as Dillon must navigate the tension between law and chaos in Dodge City.

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