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Gunsmoke: Old West Stories

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Dodge City
Matt Dillon
Dodge City, United States
Gunsmoke
US Marshal
Murder
Doc Adams
Chester Proudfoot
U.S. Marshal
Kitty
Law Enforcement
Justice
Old West
Violence
Bank Robbery
Kansas
Buffalo Hunter
Self-Defense
Chester
Marshal Matt Dillon

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 storytelli... more

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Originally Aired: May 17, 1959

Gunsmoke #371, "Scared Boy," begins when a violent confrontation erupts in the kitchen of Cora Meadows and her young son Tad. A desperate man bursts into their home seeking refuge, only to be shot down in cold blood b... more

Originally Aired: May 10, 1959

Gunsmoke #370, "Dowagers Visit," finds Marshal Matt Dillon facing an unusual challenge when Mrs. Junius Chamberlain, widow of a late senator, arrives in Dodge City demanding his help. The formidable dowager is searchi... more

Originally Aired: May 3, 1959

Gunsmoke #369, "Unwanted Deputy," finds Matt Dillon facing an unusual problem when Vince Wiley rides into Dodge City with a hidden agenda. Wiley eagerly offers his services as a deputy, claiming he has a deep interest ... more

Originally Aired: April 26, 1959

Gunsmoke #368, "The Badge," finds Marshal Matt Dillon ambushed on a lonely trail by two outlaws, Rack and Augy. The simple-minded Augy shoots Dillon and becomes obsessed with claiming the marshal's badge for himself... more

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Recent Guests

Junius Chamberlain III
Grandson of Mrs. Chamberlain, Yale student targeted for return home
Chamberlain family
Episode: Dowagers Visit
Harvey Finney
Twin brother introduced as a visitor to the show
Finney twins (fictional)
Episode: The Bobbsey Twins
Merle Finney
Twin brother introduced as a visitor to the show
Finney twins (fictional)
Episode: The Bobbsey Twins
Reed Norton
Correspondent from St. Louis
Newspaper correspondent
Episode: The Correspondent
Billy Critt
A friend from Louisiana visiting Kitty Russell
Episode: Kitty's Rebellion
Philip Locke
A Philadelphia man searching for Laura Simmons, drawn into a dangerous confrontation in Dodge City
Episode: Big Girl Lost
Cryley Tobin
A young deputy from California on his first assignment
Episode: Man and Boy
Jess Ricker
A notorious criminal wanted for robbery and murder
Episode: Man and Boy
Virginia Christine
Featured actress in the episode
Episode: The Peace Officer: A Marshal’s Mission and a Saloon Girl’s Escape

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William Conrad
Actor best known for Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke; central to the series with long-running involvement in the western drama.

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#198
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Apple Podcasts
#162
Canada/Fiction/Drama

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Tap Day for Kitty: The Prospector’s Proposal
Q: What's the problem with Nip Colors now?
Kitty is worried that Nip Colors has taken her words seriously about marrying him, and he is preparing for a wedding.
Word of Honor: A Doctor's Promise
Q: How is he?
He's dead.

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What is Gunsmoke: Old West Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program presents classic Gunsmoke radio stories re-broadcasts that center on life in Dodge City, focusing on law, justice, community tensions, and frontier ethics. Across episodes, listeners encounter medical crises, feuds, vigilante justice, lynch mobs, moral dilemmas, and the daily rhythms of a rough-and-ready town, all anchored by Marshal Matt Dillon and a memorable supporting cast. Produced with distinctive sound design and strong character-driven plots, the show blends action with moral scrutiny, offering both entertainment and a window into mid‑century American radio drama. Its enduring appeal likely comes from crisp Western storytelling, timeless themes of duty and humanity, and the nostalgia of a celebrated era of audio fiction.... more

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