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Gunsmoke: Old West Stories

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Welcome to Gunsmoke: Old West Stories, a podcast that takes you back to the rugged plains of 1870s Dodge City, Kansas. Rediscover the timeless tales of bravery, justice, and survival in the American frontier with our re-broadcasts of the classic Gunsmoke radio program.

First airing on April 26, 1952, Gunsmoke was celebrated as the first adult western radio show, renowned for its superb storytelling and exceptional production quality. Join Marshal Matt Dillon, portrayed by the incomparable William Conrad, as he faces the challenges of maintaining law and order in a tumultuous town. Alongside him are unforgettable characters like Chester Proudfoot (Parley Baer), the steadfast deputy; Kitty (Georgia Ellis), the resilient saloon owner; and Doc Adams (Howard McNear), the town’s compassionate physician.

What sets Gunsmoke apart is not just its stellar cast and engaging plots but the immersive sound effects that bring each scene to life. Every gunshot, horse gallop, and whisper of the wind transports you directly to the heart of the Old West.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a new listener, Gunsmoke: Old West Stories promises to deliver gripping adventures and a nostalgic journey through one of radio’s most iconic series. Tune in and let the legends of Dodge City captivate your imagination.

479 episodes

  1. Jayhawkers: Cattle Drives, Kansas Hatred, and a Gunman's Justice

    Jan 17, 2026 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: August 11, 1957 In Gunsmoke #279, “Jayhawkers,” Marshal Matt Dillon rides out with a Texas trail herd to help ease tensions between Kansans and bitter cattlemen—only to find himself embroiled in a deadly ambush by marauding Jayhawkers. When a trusted drover is murdered and suspicion falls on a newcomer named Studer, Dillon’s instincts prove true. As violence flares and tempers rise, Matt must act fast to deliver frontier justice before Dodge becomes a war zone. A rugged, character-driven tale of vengeance, law, and uneasy truces on the open range. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, cattle drive, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, Jayhawkers, frontierjustice, DodgeCity, oldtimeradio, 1950sradio, ambush, betrayal, TexasvsKansas, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, vintageradio, traildrama

  2. Big Hands: A Stranger’s Strength and a Widow’s Secret

    Jan 16, 2026 · 22 min

    Originally Aired: August 4, 1957 In Gunsmoke #278, “Big Hands,” Marshal Matt Dillon encounters a murder mystery when a homesteader’s wife brings her husband’s body into Dodge, claiming he was shot by a stranger with massive shoulders. As Dillon investigates, the description leads him to Bull Logan, a drifter with a criminal past. But when the widow inexplicably denies recognizing the man, the Marshal’s suspicions grow. With the truth buried beneath loneliness and lies, Dillon must uncover a deadly pact forged in desperation. A stark, emotional tale of frontier justice, hard choices, and the burden of survival. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, mystery, frontierjustice, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, BullLogan, 1950sradio, oldtimeradio, classicdrama, loneliness, betrayal, murdermystery, suspensepodcast, DodgeCity, homesteader, vintageaudio

  3. Cow Doctor: A Debt Beyond Money

    Jan 15, 2026 · 24 min

    Originally Aired: July 28, 1957 In Gunsmoke #277, “Cow Doctor,” Doc Adams is lured out to the homestead of Ben Pitcher under false pretenses—only to find he's been summoned not for a man, but to treat a cow. Doc does his duty, but the deception proves costly when his absence leads to a woman’s death back in Dodge. Enraged, Pitcher turns violent and stabs Doc, who barely survives. But when Pitcher himself falls gravely ill, it's the same Doc who risks his life again to save him. A powerful tale of stubborn pride, moral duty, and unexpected redemption on the frontier. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, medicaldrama, WilliamConrad, HowardMcNear, forgiveness, frontier, betrayal, redemption, gunsmoke, oldtimeradio, 1950sradio, classicwestern, morality, cowdoctor, stubbornpride

  4. Kitty Caught: Hostage on the Prairie

    Jan 14, 2026 · 22 min

    Originally Aired: July 21, 1957 In Gunsmoke #276, “Kitty Caught,” a routine morning turns to horror when Kitty is taken hostage during a bank robbery by the infamous Carp brothers. With her life hanging in the balance, Marshal Dillon and Chester set out on a desperate and agonizingly cautious pursuit—knowing one wrong move could get Kitty killed. A tense standoff unfolds at a remote prairie cabin, culminating in a deadly rescue. A taut, emotionally charged episode that tests the limits of courage, patience, and marksmanship. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, hostage, suspense, WilliamConrad, GeorgiaEllis, rescue, bankrobbery, outlaw, prairie, survival, gunsmoke, oldtimeradio, 1950sradio, classicwestern, tension, sharpshooting, frontierjustice

  5. Bloody Hands: The Marshal’s Breaking Point

    Jan 13, 2026 · 22 min

    Originally Aired: July 14, 1957 In Gunsmoke #275, “Bloody Hands,” Marshal Matt Dillon brings in notorious outlaw Jack Brand, killing three of his gang in a brutal shootout. But the bloodshed haunts him, and when another killer, Joe Stanger, provokes him to a showdown, Dillon hesitates—and resigns. For a brief moment, he tries to live a peaceful life, free from violence. But when Stanger murders a woman and another innocent man, Dillon faces the truth: some men are born to fight the darkness, whether they like it or not. A powerful tale of duty, fatigue, and reluctant heroism. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin Tags: Western, redemption, burnout, WilliamConrad, reluctanthero, justice, JoeStanger, bloodshed, marshal, resignation, gunsmoke, oldtimeradio, 1950sradio, classicwestern, morality, gunslinger

  6. Word of Honor: A Doctor’s Dilemma

    Jan 12, 2026 · 22 min

    Originally Aired: July 7, 1957 In Gunsmoke #274, “Word of Honor,” Doc Adams returns to Dodge after disappearing for two days—summoned by outlaws to save a dying boy. But when the boy dies, Doc finds himself sworn to secrecy under threat of death. The victim turns out to be Hank Worth, the son of a powerful rancher, and Marshal Dillon is under pressure to find the killer fast. As vengeance looms and tensions rise, Doc must weigh the value of his promise against the need for justice. A gripping story of loyalty, integrity, and peril on the frontier. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Lawrence Dobkin, Vic Perrin, Harry Bartell, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, moralconflict, oath, WilliamConrad, ParleyBaer, HowardMcNear, justice, integrity, honor, secrecy, frontierlaw, oldtimeradio, 1950sradio, classicwestern, doctor, gunsmoke

  7. The Buffalo Hunter: Death in the Hollow

    Jan 11, 2026 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: June 30, 1957 In Gunsmoke #273, “The Buffalo Hunter,” Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the suspicious death of a buffalo skinner who suffered a horrifying accident—being doused in molten lead. As Dillon digs deeper, he uncovers the greed and cruelty of the man responsible: the ruthless hunter Gatliff. But justice is a long ride across the prairie, and when Gatliff descends into madness, his brutal end is delivered not by the law—but by the land he helped desolate. A haunting frontier tale of murder, guilt, and retribution amid the dying herds of the American West. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Lawrence Dobkin, Vic Perrin, Richard Deacon, Harry Bartell, Jack Moyles Tags: Western, buffalo, frontierjustice, WilliamConrad, ParleyBaer, HowardMcNear, greed, madness, oldtimeradio, 1950sradio, classicwestern, tragedy, buffalohunter, moltenlead, revenge, nativejustice, gunsmoke

  8. Home Surgery: Desperation on the Prairie

    Jan 11, 2026 · 24 min

    Originally Aired: June 23, 1957 In Gunsmoke #272, “Home Surgery,” Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester come across a desperate teenage girl named Tara Hortree whose father lies dying from blood poisoning after a horse accident. With no doctor for miles and the only man who promised help suspiciously missing, Dillon is forced to attempt a brutal, risky operation himself—amputating the man’s infected leg. As the truth about Ben Walling’s betrayal comes to light, the stakes rise, and justice takes on a deeply personal meaning. A harrowing tale of courage, isolation, and frontier justice. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear Tags: Western, frontiermedicine, survival, suspense, WilliamConrad, ParleyBaer, GeorgiaEllis, HowardMcNear, homesurgery, justice, betrayal, bloodpoisoning, isolation, oldtimeradio, 1950sradio, classicwestern, drama, mattdillon

  9. Summer Night: A Baby, a Lie, and a New Beginning

    Jan 5, 2026 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: June 16, 1957 In Gunsmoke #271, “Summer Night,” the dusty trails of Dodge are left in silence as a wagon train rolls west—leaving behind something unexpected: a newborn baby. When Marshal Dillon finds the infant abandoned at Doc’s office, a quiet search begins for the mother. But the woman who returns may not be who she claims to be. As truths unravel in the heat of the prairie night, an unexpected act of compassion leads to a second chance for love, family, and redemption. A delicate tale of loss, longing, and human connection under the wide Kansas sky. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear Tags: Western, drama, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, classicradio, abandonedbaby, compassion, motherhood, redemption, DodgeCity, babyadoption, emotionaldrama, summernight, oldtimeradio, moralitytale, heartwarming, frontierlife

  10. Dodge Podge: A Father’s Fury and a Fatal Mistake

    Jan 4, 2026 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: June 9, 1957 In Gunsmoke #270, “Dodge Podge,” a troubled father’s rage blinds him to the truth. Leif Sutter is determined to mold his son Packy into a hardened cattleman, forbidding him from fraternizing with the gentle, educated sheepherder Jason Roe. When Packy disappears, Sutter’s obsession spirals into deadly vengeance. Despite Marshal Dillon’s warnings, the elder Sutter mistakes violence for justice—and kills the one person he never meant to hurt. A tragic tale of pride, projection, and the peril of letting fear masquerade as strength. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear Tags: Western, drama, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, classicradio, fatherandson, tragedy, JasonRoe, LeifSutter, sheepherder, DodgeCity, mistakenidentity, comingofage, emotionaldrama, frontierjustice, oldtimeradio, moralitytale, toxicmasculinity

  11. Ben Tolliver’s Stud: Pride, Payback, and the Price of a Horse

    Jan 3, 2026 · 24 min

    Originally Aired: June 2, 1957 In Gunsmoke #269, “Ben Tolliver’s Stud,” a drifting horseman’s pride—and a stolen stud—ignite a deadly conflict. When Ben Tolliver flees his abusive employer, Jake Creed, with a horse he believes he's earned, Creed vows revenge. Marshal Dillon tries to keep the peace, but pride and cruelty escalate matters. As tensions build and a beloved animal suffers, justice hangs in the balance. What begins as a wage dispute ends in death, with a brutal twist of irony that leaves even vengeance hollow. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear Tags: Western, drama, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, classicradio, horsetheft, justice, cowboydrama, pride, revenge, BenTolliver, JakeCreed, Mustang, moralitytale, DodgeCity, oldtimeradio, frontierjustice, suspense

  12. Pal: A Dog, A Drunk, and Domestic Desperation

    Jan 2, 2026 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: May 26, 1957 In Gunsmoke #268, “Pal,” a stray dog poisoned and half-dead sets off a chain of chaos in Dodge City. When Chester rescues the animal—dubbed Pal—he unwittingly becomes entangled in the twisted marriage of Spiny Murphy and his brutal wife, Mal. As the dog recovers, tensions rise, secrets surface, and violence looms on the horizon. Marshal Matt Dillon must confront not just domestic abuse but the bitter consequences of pride, alcohol, and misplaced loyalty. A darkly humorous yet sobering tale of man, beast, and the boundaries of ownership. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear Tags: Western, drama, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, classicradio, dogstory, domesticabuse, ChesterProudfoot, darkcomedy, Pal, oldtimeradio, moralitytale, DodgeCity, vintageaudio, frontierjustice, emotionaldrama, twistedrelationships

  13. One Night Stand: Gold, Guns, and a Conman's Gamble

    Dec 29, 2025 · 24 min

    Originally Aired: May 19, 1957 In Gunsmoke #267, “One Night Stand,” a smooth-talking stranger named Ben Argo arrives in Dodge City with a heavy pair of saddlebags and a tale of gold struck at the Gold Hill diggings. But Marshal Matt Dillon isn’t convinced. As Argo insists on securing his fortune in the local storekeeper’s safe, two shady men from Gold Hill turn up asking questions—men Argo claims are outlaws on his tail. When one of them ends up dead in the street, it sets off a chain of events that leads Dillon to uncover Argo’s real plan: a bold and deadly con to rob a visiting gold buyer of $25,000 in one night. A tense standoff in a locked store vault brings justice to Dodge once again. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, crime, deception, heist, conman, WilliamConrad, ParleyBaer, HowardMcNear, GeorgiaEllis, oldtimeradio, classicwestern, marshal, goldrush, Gunsmoke, 1950sradio, audiotheater, suspense, frontierjustice

  14. Sheep Dog: A Father’s Judgment and a Town’s Fury

    Dec 28, 2025 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: May 12, 1957 In Gunsmoke #266, “Sheep Dog,” a poker game turns deadly when young Orland Barkas shoots an unarmed man in cold blood. As Marshal Matt Dillon struggles to find the boy and bring him in for trial, he faces pressure from all sides—townsfolk hungry for mob justice, a father blinded by loyalty, and a community ready to take the law into its own hands. But when Orland’s true nature emerges, even his own family can no longer defend him. A heartbreaking tale of misguided protection, hard choices, and the high cost of justice on the frontier. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, frontierjustice, murder, loyalty, fatherandson, mobjustice, WilliamConrad, ParleyBaer, HowardMcNear, GeorgiaEllis, oldtimeradio, classicwestern, marshal, 1950sradio, audiotheater, tragedy, smalltowndrama

  15. How to Kill a Friend: A Gunman’s Price and a Marshal’s Past

    Dec 10, 2025 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: May 5, 1957 In Gunsmoke #265, “How to Kill a Friend,” Marshal Matt Dillon faces more than just another hired gun—he faces a ghost from his own past. When two crooked gamblers return to Dodge with a gunman in tow, Dillon is stunned to discover it’s Tope Marlin, a man he once rode the range with, now soured by betrayal and hate. Tope has one job: kill Dillon. But as old memories resurface and the line between law and loyalty blurs, both men are forced to confront what they’ve become. A tense and emotional standoff follows, ending in a tragic, inevitable duel between old friends. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, John Dehner, Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin Tags: Western, drama, suspense, oldtimeradio, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, gunfighter, betrayal, DodgeCity, classicwestern, emotionaldrama, TopeMarlin, hiredgun, revenge, vintageaudio, suspensepodcast

  16. Medicine Man: Tonic, Territory, and a Showdown

    Dec 9, 2025 · 22 min

    Originally Aired: April 28, 1957 In Gunsmoke #264, “Medicine Man,” Hart Finney rolls into Dodge City with his wife and a wagon full of “muscle, bone, blood, and nerve tonic,” hoping to make a few sales before heading out. But when saloon-owner Grant Medford suddenly claims the land Finney’s using, Marshal Dillon finds himself caught in a legal tangle—and a moral one. As Medford pushes harder, tension builds, leading to a public showdown that puts law, pride, and fists to the test. An episode that questions justice, dignity, and what it means to stand your ground. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin Tags: Western, drama, oldtimeradio, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, medicine show, DodgeCity, frontierjustice, classicwestern, legaldrama, GrantMedford, HartFinney, snakeoil, vintageaudio, landdispute, suspensepodcast

  17. Sheep Dog: A Father’s Judgment and a Town’s Rage

    Dec 7, 2025 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: May 12, 1957 In Gunsmoke #266, “Sheep Dog,” Marshal Matt Dillon is caught between justice and heartbreak when Orlin Barker, the son of an old friend, shoots an unarmed man during a drunken poker game. As the boy disappears into the prairie, rumors and resentment swell in Dodge, spurred on by mob leader Riff Kelso. While Matt tries to keep law and order, Jeb Barker must confront a harrowing truth about his son—and ultimately make the hardest decision of his life. A powerful tale of loyalty, moral reckoning, and the deep cost of doing what’s right. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, drama, moralconflict, oldtimeradio, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, familytragedy, justice, DodgeCity, classicwestern, vigilante, SheepDog, mobjustice, fatherandson, vintageaudio, suspensepodcast

  18. Bear Trap: The Liar Who Turned Hero

    Dec 7, 2025 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: April 21, 1957 In Gunsmoke #263, “Bear Trap,” Dodge City's aging liveryman Andy Weaver is known for his tall tales—but when ex-convict Hod Logan returns with a grudge, Andy’s life is suddenly in real danger. As Marshal Matt Dillon tries to anticipate Logan’s next move, a more sinister plot unfolds: a nighttime robbery with murder on the agenda. What follows is a suspenseful standoff and a surprising moment of courage from the man no one ever believed. This episode blends character depth with tension and redemption, offering a heartfelt tribute to unexpected bravery. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, drama, suspense, oldtimeradio, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, redemption, beartrap, gunfight, DodgeCity, classicwestern, heroism, HodLogan, AndyWeaver, vintageaudio, frontierdrama, suspensepodcast

  19. Saludos: The Hidden Killer of Choctaw Basin

    Dec 7, 2025 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: April 14, 1957 In Gunsmoke #262, “Saludos,” Marshal Matt Dillon must track down a brutal killer after a young half-Indian woman named Sochi rides sixty miles with a bullet wound to reach Dodge City. Her husband has been murdered in cold blood by a white stranger, and though she cannot describe the man, she’s certain she’ll recognize him. With only three suspects seen entering Choctaw Basin, Dillon rounds them up and brings them back—hoping the journey will reveal the murderer. A suspenseful game of nerves unfolds, culminating in a quiet yet powerful confession. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, drama, mystery, oldtimeradio, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, 1950sradio, justice, ChoctawBasin, classicwestern, psychologicaldrama, posse, vintageaudio, murdermystery, frontierjustice, suspensepodcast

  20. Rock Bottom: A Man Haunted by Violence

    Dec 2, 2025 · 20 min

    Originally Aired: April 7, 1957 In Gunsmoke #261, “Rock Bottom,” Van Tover’s quiet ranch life is shattered when a deadly figure from his past returns to Dodge after twelve years. Once a quick-tempered gunman, Van gave up his weapons to raise a family—until Largo Greeland, a vengeful gunslinger with a grudge, tracks him down. Torn between protecting his loved ones and confronting an old enemy, Van reclaims his pistol for one last showdown. Marshal Matt Dillon must intervene before vengeance claims more lives, in a taut drama of fear, pride, and deadly resolve. Cast: William Conrad, Georgia Ellis, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Harry Bartell, Gene Faith, Barney Phillips, Ben Wright Tags: Western, drama, revenge, redemption, WilliamConrad, GeorgiaEllis, gunfighter, oldtimeradio, frontierjustice, showdown, DodgeCity, classicradio, 1950sradio, westernpodcast, audiotheater, suspense

  21. Chicken Smith: Jealousy, Floods, and a Shotgun’s Justice

    Nov 17, 2025 · 21 min

    Originally Aired: March 31, 1957 In Gunsmoke #260, “Chicken Smith,” a quiet, unassuming hen farmer becomes the unlikely center of a deadly love triangle. When Chicken Smith's young, restless wife Ellie begins sneaking into town for secret meetings with the menacing saloon owner Pragg Looner, tensions boil over. A brutal street fight and rising suspicions set the stage for a midnight confrontation in the midst of a torrential flood. But in Dodge City, justice doesn’t always wait for the law. With cold calculation, Chicken takes up the same shotgun he uses to fend off hawks—and brings his own brand of frontier justice. A grim tale of dignity, betrayal, and the raw edges of frontier manhood. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis Tags: Western, frontierjustice, betrayal, suspense, storm, shotgun, jealousy, Gunsmoke, WilliamConrad, classicradio, 1950sradio, crime, vigilante, oldtimeradio, drama, noirwestern, Chickensmith, PraggLooner, flood

  22. Saddle Sore Sal: A Panhandle Girl’s Reckoning

    Nov 17, 2025 · 21 min

    Originally Aired: March 24, 1957 In Gunsmoke #259, “Saddle Sore Sal,” a fiery young woman named Sally Burkoff rides into Dodge from the panhandle with vengeance in her sights. After being swindled out of her family’s savings by a slick cattle trader, Sally attempts frontier justice with a single-shot rifle. But Marshal Dillon intervenes, and with a bit of creative con-artistry from Doc and a local shopkeeper, they turn the tables on her swindler, getting Sally her money back—and then some. A gritty tale of frontier justice, deception, and redemption in the Old West. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear Tags: Western, frontierjustice, swindle, panhandle, revenge, WilliamConrad, classicradio, SallyBurkoff, oldtimeradio, 1950sradio, Gunsmoke, cattletrade, radiofiction, redemption, docadams, mattdillon

  23. Spring Freshet: A Hostage, a Bluff, and the Powder That Wasn’t

    Nov 9, 2025 · 20 min

    Originally Aired: March 17, 1957 In Gunsmoke #258, “Spring Freshet,” Marshal Matt Dillon walks into a saloon hold-up and finds himself unarmed and outnumbered, with Kitty taken hostage by a pair of wanted outlaws. As Dodge City reels under the tension, Matt plays a high-stakes bluff involving sacks of what might—or might not—be gunpowder. With lives hanging in the balance and tempers ready to ignite, it’s a deadly waiting game in the loft above Miles' store. A gritty psychological standoff that questions courage, cunning, and control. Cast: William Conrad, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Parley Baer, Lawrence Dobkin, Ben Wright, John Dehner Tags: Western, standoff, bluff, hostage, DodgeCity, WilliamConrad, GeorgiaEllis, 1950sradio, classicwestern, gunpowderbluff, outlaws, oldtimeradio, suspense, MarshalMattDillon, vintageaudio, drama

  24. Grebb Hassle: A Son Returns, A Town Remembers

    Nov 6, 2025 · 21 min

    Originally Aired: March 10, 1957 In Gunsmoke #257, “Grebb Hassle,” U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a tangled homecoming when Elvin Greb returns to Dodge after two years of exile. Though claiming reform, Elvin quickly reveals his true colors, acting as a lookout in a botched bank robbery that ends in his death. But the trouble is just beginning—his younger brother Billy, caught between loyalty and conscience, is drawn into the dangerous legacy Elvin left behind. As Matt struggles to prevent the boy from falling into the same outlaw path, he must also pursue the remaining culprits hiding nearby. A grim tale of family, betrayal, and the haunting pull of the past. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear Tags: Western, outlaw, familydrama, redemption, Gunsmoke, MattDillon, classicradio, betrayal, DodgeCity, lawandorder, 1950sradio, brotherhood, vintagepodcast, morality, oldtimeradio

  25. Colleen So Green: The Girl Who Played Dodge

    Oct 26, 2025 · 21 min

    Originally Aired: March 3, 1957 In Gunsmoke #256, “Colleen So Green,” a soft-spoken Southern belle named Colleen Tawney arrives in Dodge City with a tale of orphanhood and stolen savings. Wide-eyed and helpless, she quickly enchants the men of Dodge—Doc, Chester, Bull Rieger, and even the suspicious Marshal Dillon. But behind the green eyes and fluttered lashes lies a con artist of rare skill. As Colleen collects gifts, sympathy, and even property, Dodge’s good intentions unravel in a comic tale of charm, gullibility, and comeuppance. Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear Tags: western, conartist, femmefatale, WilliamConrad, ParleyBaer, GeorgiaEllis, HowardMcNear, oldtimeradio, classicwestern, 1950sradio, grifter, humor, southerncharm, smalltowndrama, suspensepodcast