Cherry Red: A Widow’s War and a Stranger’s Truth

Originally Aired: December 16, 1956 In Gunsmoke #245, “Cherry Red,” fiery widow Cherry Odell is still clinging to hope that her long-absent husband Slim will return—until a handsome stranger named Red Larned rides into Dodge with a shocking revelation. Claiming to be Slim’s former partner, Red tells Cherry her husband is dead—killed by Indians. But Marshal Dillon has reason to believe Red is lying, especially when a Wells Fargo bulletin paints a darker truth. As lies unravel and loyalties are tested, a secret guest at Cherry’s ranch might prove deadly. A suspenseful tale of betrayal, identity, and a woman caught between grief and vengeance. Cast: William Conrad, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Parley Baer, Sammy Hill, Vic Perrin, Bill Lally Tags: western, betrayal, widow, outlaw, stagecoachrobbery, WilliamConrad, GeorgiaEllis, Gunsmoke, 1950sradio, oldtimeradio, classicwestern, suspense, deception, lescrutchfield, revenge, frontierjustice, suspensepodcast