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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 litt…

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Synopsis

In the episode titled Old Faces from Gunsmoke, Tom Cook and his wife, Tilda, arrive in Dodge City, eager to start a new chapter in their lives. However, their hopes are quickly dashed when they encounter Ed Ivers, a man with a dangerous reputation. Ivers, having had a few too many drinks, makes inappropriate advances towards Tilda, igniting Tom's protective instincts. This incident sets the stage for a confrontation that could have dire consequences.

Host

G

George Walsh

Cast›

Harry Bartell

Jeanne Bates

John Dehner

Parley Baer

Vic Perrin

William Conrad

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CBS

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Gunsmoke 61-01-08 (457) Old Faces.mp3

Gunsmoke, Episode 457

Old Faces

Sunday, January 8, 1961 · 24:34

Gunsmoke, Episode 457

Old Faces

Sunday, January 8, 1961 · 24:34

Summary

Tom Cook confronts Ed Ivers after Ivers insults his wife, Tilda, leading to escalating tensions in Dodge City. The stakes rise as Tom's honor and safety are put on the line in a potential gunfight.

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