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James Stewart as the six shooter. The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged. His skin is sundyed brown. The gun in his holster is gray steel and rainbow mother of pearl. The six shooter is a six-year-old man with a six-year-old's handle unmarked. People call them both the six shooter. The NBC radio network presents James Stewart as the six shooter, a transcribed series of radio dramas based on the life of Brit Ponson, the Texas Plainsman who wandered through the weste…

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Synopsis

In A Pressing Engagement, Britt Ponset, affectionately known as the Six Shooter, unexpectedly finds himself in the town of Powder Creek while on business for the Double G Ranch. He is tasked with finalizing a cattle deal, but as he strolls through the town, he quickly realizes that the locals are abuzz with news of his supposed engagement. The warm October day contrasts sharply with the cold reality of the rumors swirling around him.

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1953-12-06 Ep 12 A Pressing Engagement.mp3

The Six Shooter, Episode 12

A Pressing Engagement

Sunday, December 6, 1953 · 28:06

The Six Shooter, Episode 12

A Pressing Engagement

Sunday, December 6, 1953 · 28:06

Summary

Britt Ponset, known as the Six Shooter, unexpectedly finds himself in Powder Creek, where rumors of his impending marriage circulate. As he navigates the town's gossip, he grapples with his own feelings about commitment.

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