Dangerous Bath | Gunsmoke (08-21-60)

Summary

Gunsmoke Episode Summary: "Dangerous Bath"

Episode Overview In the "Dangerous Bath" episode of Gunsmoke (aired July 6, 2025), United States Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself entangled in a web of betrayal and violence that threatens the peaceful facade of Dodge City. Set against the rugged backdrop of the American West, this episode delves deep into themes of loyalty, revenge, and the moral complexities of frontier justice.

Main Characters

• Matt Dillon (William Conrad): The steadfast U.S. Marshal of Dodge City, dedicated to maintaining law and order.
• Chester Proudfoot (Harley Bear): A troubled local who seeks Matt's assistance in apprehending his estranged brother.
• Doc (Howard McNear): The compassionate town doctor who provides aid to Matt and Chester.
• Kitty (Georgia Ellis): The spirited proprietor of the local saloon, playing a pivotal role in the unfolding drama.

Plot Development

Early Tensions and the Job Offer ([02:15] - [15:37]) The episode opens with Matt Dillon orchestrating a covert operation to transport sensitive items to Texas before authorities catch wind of their activities. Chester Proudfoot accompanies Matt reluctantly, expressing concerns about leaving his beloved, Molly, behind. The tension between Matt's pragmatic approach and Chester's personal stakes sets the stage for the unfolding narrative.

As they embark on their mission, Matt's frustration with Chester's reluctance becomes evident. At [03:24], Chester insists on securing a horse for Molly, leading to a heated exchange:

Chester Proudfoot: "I ain't going without her."
Matt Dillon: "Anytime a woman gets in the way. Now, that's all there is to it."
[03:10]

Their journey is fraught with minor conflicts, highlighting the challenges of maintaining order in a lawless land.

Encounter with Authority ([16:04] - [20:08]) Upon returning to Dodge City, Matt and Chester seek refuge at the local bar, where tensions escalate. Chester reveals his motive: his brother Ollie has not only absconded with Chester's money but also taken his girlfriend. Desperate, Chester implores Matt for help:

Chester Proudfoot: "He's run off from me with the money. I don't care so much about the money. Thing I can't about is he run off with my girl."
[15:09]

Matt, always the embodiment of law and reason, agrees to investigate, setting the stage for the impending confrontation.

Confrontation and Climax ([20:08] - [23:52]) The investigation leads Matt and Chester to a secluded shack behind some trees. Chester, driven by personal vendetta, confronts Ollie, resulting in a violent showdown. Kitty unexpectedly intervenes, shooting Ollie to protect Chester. The gravity of the situation is palpable as Kitty reflects on the necessity of her actions:

Kitty: "Man don't have no right to shoot his brother."
[23:28]
Kitty: "But I owed it to Harv."
[23:50]

Matt, ever the voice of reason, laments the loss but acknowledges the grim reality of frontier justice:

Matt Dillon: "You should have let the law take care of it, ma'am."
[23:43]

Resolution and Aftermath ([23:52] - [26:07]) In the aftermath, the community grapples with the events that transpired. Chester confronts the moral ambiguities of his actions, while Matt reflects on the cost of maintaining peace. The episode concludes with Matt reaffirming his commitment to justice, even when the lines between right and wrong blur.

Themes and Character Insights "Dangerous Bath" masterfully explores the complexities of justice in the Wild West. Matt Dillon embodies the unwavering lawman, often torn between duty and compassion. Chester Proudfoot's struggle highlights the personal costs of pursuing vengeance, while Kitty's decisive action underscores the harsh realities faced by individuals striving to protect their loved ones.

The episode also delves into the theme of preparedness versus vulnerability, as seen in the recurring motif of baths and cleanliness, symbolizing the characters' attempts to maintain order amidst chaos.

Notable Quotes

• Chester Proudfoot on Betrayal:

  "He was big and strong, Marshall. Yeah, Ollie could do about anything, I guess. When he asked me to help with a holdup, I guess I figured he was getting some use for me. But he didn't, Marshall. As soon as he didn't need me anymore, he ran off with my girl."
  [19:19]

• Kitty on Justice:

  "Man don't have no right to run off with a woman neither. And beat her and be mean to her."
  [23:30]

• Matt Dillon on Law:

  "You should have let the law take care of it, ma'am."
  [23:43]

Conclusion "Dangerous Bath" is a compelling installment in the Gunsmoke series, showcasing the intricate dance between law enforcement and personal vendettas in the untamed West. Through its rich character development and morally complex narrative, the episode underscores the eternal struggle to uphold justice in a world rife with ambiguity and peril.

Transcript

[Matt Dillon]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Matt Dillon]

Around Dodge City and in the territory on west, there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers. And that's where the U.S. marshal and the smell of gun smoke. Guns fo. 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 chancy job, and it makes a man watchful and a little lone. Come on, come on, get your boots on. Let's go.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, listen here.

[Matt Dillon]

Come on, get up, Har. We're riding.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Ain't no call to throw no water on me, Ollie.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, you sleep. You're just lucky I didn't use coffee. Come on, now, get off.

[Chester Proudfoot]

All right, all right, all right. I don't know why we have to move so early.

[Matt Dillon]

Because I want to get this here stuff to Texas before the law starts sniffing around after us. Will you get that saddle on your horse?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, all right, but Molly won't even be up.

[Matt Dillon]

We ain't gonna wake her neither.

[Chester Proudfoot]

What do you mean, we ain't?

[Matt Dillon]

I mean we're heading straight for the border and we ain't making no stops.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Now, listen here, Ollie. You told me if I come into this with you, I could take Molly along.

[Matt Dillon]

I decided different. You just hold us up.

[Chester Proudfoot]

It wouldn't do no such thing. Molly can ride even with you.

[Matt Dillon]

Anytime a woman gets in the way. Now, that's all there is to it.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I ain't going without her.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, you young pup.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I ain't. Ollie. You need my horse, too, to help carry that goat. But you can't have it without we stop for Molly.

[Matt Dillon]

She ain't even got a horse to ride. We took them both.

[Chester Proudfoot]

All right, then, let's get her a horse. You're good enough at stealing.

[Matt Dillon]

I should have never took you on this job.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You couldn't have pulled it without me, Ollie. And I ain't going all the way to Texas without.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, all right, Ollie, but just get a move on. And if we don't find a horse by noon, the deal is off.

[Chester Proudfoot]

That's fair enough. But I'll find one. Don't you worry none about that.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, come on, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

One, two, three.

[Matt Dillon]

This guy was shocked, isn't it?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, my lion. Phew.

[Matt Dillon]

I gotta hand it to you though, chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

How's that, Mr. Dunbar?

[Matt Dillon]

You hung onto that bar of soap. How come you brought it along in the first place?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, I tell you, a man don't never know when he's gonna need a.

[Matt Dillon]

Bath when he'll get a chance to take one.

[Chester Proudfoot]

That's right, Mr. Dunn, sir. That is exactly right. And baijing. I believe in being prepared.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, that's fine, Chester, but how about letting me use it for a while? You're pretty well lathered up.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, sure thing, Ms. Dylan. I didn't mean to make a pig of myself.

[Matt Dillon]

More like a mad dog. Thanks.

[Chester Proudfoot]

It's a nice little fool, ain't it?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Any water would look good after that three day ride, sir.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I guess you're right. Can you swim good, Mr. Jones?

[Matt Dillon]

I like to keep afloat.

[Chester Proudfoot]

That's real nice. I can swim real strong self.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, let's see you do it.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, there's just one thing wrong. I swim so strong I keep going under the water.

[Matt Dillon]

You better stick to the land.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, yes, sir. I'm also deuce. Hey, somebody's coming, Mr. Jones.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, maybe somebody else wants a pat.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I reckon they do. They're coming towards us right now. Hey, they're hidden for our horses.

[Matt Dillon]

Hey, you just stay right where you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Are so you don't get hurt.

[Matt Dillon]

Leave those horses alone.

[Chester Proudfoot]

He's shooting.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, we're gonna stay where we are. That's more like it. Get both them horses. Always use this pair.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Sure. Art.

[Matt Dillon]

Hand me them bridles.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Now you can go get two sure Honor. Hey, he's taking your gun, Mr. Dillon.

[Matt Dillon]

I should have known R get the boost too, sir. Booth, that's what I said. All is going down, sir.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Say, I don't know who you men are, but you better think this over. This here's Mr. Dillon, the US Marshal from Dodge. Fancy that.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, I'm real pleased to meet you, Marshall. And I am thinking it over real good. Come on, Harper, let's go.

[Chester Proudfoot]

They're getting away, Mr. Dylan.

[Matt Dillon]

I know it, Chester. We're not in a position to do much about it.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Cranes Corners. I declare. I'm telling you the truth, Ms. John. I didn't never think we'd make it this far. I saw folks who was mean in my time, but I ain't never saw nothing beat this?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Taking a man's boot, leaving him stranded right on a prairie. Why, that ain't hardly human.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, all right.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Chester, what do you mean by all right?

[Matt Dillon]

All right? That's what I mean.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, there ain't nothing all right about it having your stuff threw out.

[Matt Dillon]

Just quit talking about it, jester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Mister, a whole day and a night.

[Matt Dillon]

Of bellyaching ought to be enough for you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, all right, sir. Mr. Gillian, if you feel that way about it.

[Matt Dillon]

That's exactly the way I feel about it, Chester. That's right.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Very well, sir. Then I just won't talk none at all.

[Matt Dillon]

Good.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Never. I won't even mention how terribly bad cut up my feet are and slow up and.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, sir.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, Ms. Jones, couldn't we please sit and rest first down?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I guess we could. All right.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, oh.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Mr. Dunn, do you hear that?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I hear it.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You don't suppose it. You don't suppose it could. Yes, sir. Yes, sir, it is. It is dark, Doc. Wife. Eleven, six. Matt and Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

How about Doug?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, doc, you're a sight for sore eyes. What's the matter with you two? Just bucked off your horses.

[Matt Dillon]

Will you give us a lift, doc?

[Chester Proudfoot]

When have I ever saw a sorry looking pair at you two?

[Matt Dillon]

Doc, we want to live.

[Chester Proudfoot]

We may hear about you from the long branch. Look at you. Where are your boots?

[Matt Dillon]

Never mind, doc. Just give us a lift, will you?

[Chester Proudfoot]

How long have you been walking? A night and a day, doc. And that's an awful long time. Let me see your feet. I sure will. Well, get in. Get in. What are we waiting for? I think I better get you two up to my office right away. Hey, Matt, here's some more hot water for.

[Matt Dillon]

Ah, thanks, doc. It feels good.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Now here's something for you, Chesnut. That's hot, doc. Well, it's meant to be. I tell you, I've never seen a pair of feet to beat these.

[Matt Dillon]

I suppose you quit talking about it and write it up in a medical paper instead.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, I'm sorry. I guess you'd just as soon not hear any more about it. Yeah, but you've no idea who did it?

[Matt Dillon]

I never saw him before.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Would you recognize him?

[Matt Dillon]

I'm not sure. The light wasn't very good. We weren't exactly close.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, I ain't never gonna forget him, I can tell you that.

[Matt Dillon]

Chester, when you spot him, you just let me know. That's all I ask.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, sir, Ms. Jones. I sure will do that. You both better hope you don't spot him for a Few days, at least.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, how's that?

[Chester Proudfoot]

You're not going to be able to do much walking.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I can walk, Doc.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Not very much you can't. Those feet of yours are in bad shape. And I just tell you something else.

[Matt Dillon]

Now what?

[Chester Proudfoot]

You're not going to be able to get your boots on for about a week.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh. What kind of a doctor are you?

[Chester Proudfoot]

I don't know what kind of a doctor I am, but I know one thing for sure. Yeah? I never had to walk home from any place without my boots.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, listen, Doctor, they've been using all my men.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Spill that water.

[Matt Dillon]

Ah. Thanks, Sam. Sure, Marshall.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, you must be feeling like yourself again, man.

[Matt Dillon]

How's that, Kitty?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Sitting here having a drink like a human being. You haven't snapped anybody's head off yet.

[Matt Dillon]

No, I guess I haven't been too easy to have around.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, you're never easy. But this week you've been worse than usual.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I'll say this for you, Kitty. Man has a hard time getting swell headed around here.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I should think you thanked me.

[Matt Dillon]

I don't know why.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, it would be a shame if you couldn't get your hat on now that you've just started being able to wear boots again.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, that's very funny, Kitty.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I'm sorry. Matt, you're walking all right again now, aren't you?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, sure.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, I'm glad. That was a terrible thing.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. Well, I'll be. Kitty, excuse me a minute, will you?

[Kitty]

Sure.

[Matt Dillon]

There's a man at the bar over there I want to see.

[Kitty]

Business?

[Matt Dillon]

That might be. I'll be back. Want another drink, Marshall? No, thanks, Sam. Not right now.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Anytime.

[Matt Dillon]

You, young fella.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Me?

[Matt Dillon]

You're new in town, aren't you? Just riding through now. Where you headed?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, I ain't decided.

[Matt Dillon]

It's a nice pair of boots you got there.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yeah. Well, you see.

[Matt Dillon]

A little big for you, aren't they?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, no. No, they ain't.

[Matt Dillon]

Why don't you walk over to the table and back, huh?

[Chester Proudfoot]

I ain't going to.

[Matt Dillon]

I said walk.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Whoa. Sure, Marshall. Sure.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, they're a little wobbly, all right. Where'd you get them?

[Chester Proudfoot]

They was my pa's pa. Give them to me.

[Matt Dillon]

They're mine, aren't they? Well, now, they're my boots. And your name's Harv.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yeah. Yeah, Marshall, you're right. I'm glad you found out.

[Matt Dillon]

You weren't very anxious to help me find out.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, I was. I was scared is all. I was even thinking to come to.

[Matt Dillon]

See you this Isn't my office.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, I figured maybe a couple of drinks and I wouldn't be so scared.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, tell me the story.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I want to lead you to him, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, who is he?

[Chester Proudfoot]

He's my brother, Ollie. He told me if I'd help him with the hold up, I would never have to worry no more.

[Matt Dillon]

I said, and you're a warrior.

[Chester Proudfoot]

He's run off from me with the money. I don't care so much about the money. Thing I can't about is he run off with my girl.

[Matt Dillon]

Do you know where they went?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Sure I do. There's a old spread my PA used to work in Texas. That's where he's heading.

[Matt Dillon]

And you want me to go get him, huh?

[Chester Proudfoot]

I sure do, Marshall. He ain't got no right to my girl.

[Matt Dillon]

How about the money?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, like I say, I don't care too much about the money. Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Uh huh.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Can we start today? They got an awful good start on us.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll let you know. You stay around till you hear from me, huh?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Sure. Ain't we wasting time?

[Matt Dillon]

You just do what I say. Don't leave town.

[Chester Proudfoot]

All right, Marshall, if you say so.

[Matt Dillon]

I say so.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I brought them there, Mr. Jones.

[Matt Dillon]

No thanks, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Didn't look like there's anything worth nothing in it.

[Matt Dillon]

Uh huh.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Circulars and all. Mr. Jones.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah?

[Chester Proudfoot]

I've been wondering something.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes sir. Well, I figure when I get to pondering like this, I might just, well come right on out with it.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, Chester, Come right on out with it. What is it? What do you want? What is it? I'll see.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I've been wondering why we were just sitting here in Dodge instead of heading to Texas after that Ollie bean like his brother wants.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, that's a long way to Texas, Chester. Well, sure it is.

[Chester Proudfoot]

But my gracious, Mr. Jones, he's a hold up man, ain't he?

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, we're not sure of that.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Not sure? He stole our horses and our guns and our boots, didn't he?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, he did that all right. But I'm not sure the government would think I ought to ride all the way to Texas after your boots. Well, but what about the holdup? Well, that's just it. What about it?

[Chester Proudfoot]

What do you mean by that?

[Matt Dillon]

I mean, we don't even know if there was a holdup. Or maybe just trying to get us to go after Ollie with him.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, but why would he make up a story like that?

[Matt Dillon]

He could have done it to get even with Ollie for running off with his girl, couldn't he?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, yes, sir, you could be right about that. But. Hello, Miss Kitty. Hello, Jester.

[Kitty]

Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, Kitty. Is it time for me to take you to lunch? Already?

[Chester Proudfoot]

You don't sound very eager.

[Matt Dillon]

I just had breakfast.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, as a matter of fact, I came about something else.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh? How's that?

[Kitty]

I was passing the telegraph office and Mr. Hightower asked if I'd bring this to you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh, there you are.

[Matt Dillon]

Thank.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You. Good news?

[Matt Dillon]

Well, Chester may think so.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Lammers.

[Matt Dillon]

John, we can take that trip to Texas you've been so anxious for that. So the Bane brothers not only pulled a stage hold up, but they killed a man while they were in it. All right, come on.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You're right, Mr. Dillon. Texas is an awful long way from anything.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, it's better riding than walking, isn't it?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, sir, it surely is that. Well, I reckon that was a pretty mean trick, taking your boots away like that. Pretty mean. A man that'd think up something like that. No more than a cannibal. It was Ollie's idea then. I don't think much of your brother. I didn't think much of him anyway, of course, but. Oh, Ollie's a mean man.

[Matt Dillon]

Why did you put in with him then, Huck?

[Chester Proudfoot]

You talking about the hold up?

[Matt Dillon]

Mm.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, I reckon it don't make no sense no more, Marshall. But it was the first time Ollie ever treated me like I was worth anything. Oh, yeah, he beat me and he cuffed me all the time when I was growing up. He never had no use for me.

[Matt Dillon]

I shouldn't think you'd have had any use for him either.

[Chester Proudfoot]

He was big and strong, Marshall. Yeah, Ollie could do about anything, I guess. When he asked me to help with a holdup, I guess I figured he was getting some use for me. But he didn't, Marshall. As soon as he didn't need me anymore, he ran off with my girl. Oh, he's a mean feller, all right. We'll get him, won't we, Marshall?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I expect we'll get him. That's good. Not gonna be so good for you, though, Herb. They'll want you for the hold up and the killing also.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I know it, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

You'd have been smarter to make a run for it by yourself instead of ever coming near Dodge.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, I wanted you to get him.

[Matt Dillon]

And I'm gonna try.

[Chester Proudfoot]

It ain't right for a man to run off with his brother's.

[Matt Dillon]

From what you said, we must be getting pretty close.

[Chester Proudfoot]

That's right, Marshall. See them trees over there?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Chester Proudfoot]

And the place is just behind them.

[Matt Dillon]

All Right. We'll ride up to him, look it over from there.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, sir. See, the shack is right over there.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. We'll leave the horses here. Take care of them. Will you trust her?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, I will. Come on. I'm going up there, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

That might not be too smart, Herb.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I just want to go and get my girl before the shooting starts. Man has a right to do that.

[Matt Dillon]

I guess he has at that. All right, go ahead.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Thanks, Marshal.

[Matt Dillon]

Wait a minute.

[Chester Proudfoot]

What's the matter?

[Matt Dillon]

I want you to remember something. If you don't come right out, I'll have to come in after you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Sure, I know that. I'll come right back. I can see you, Harv. I come for Molly. Go on back. She's mine. Not no more. She ain't going on, Harv. Oh, you better beat it while you still got a horse. I'm coming to get her. I warn you, Harv. Go on back. I'm coming, Harvey. Dylan, he shot that boy.

[Matt Dillon]

Cover me. I'm going up there.

[Chester Proudfoot]

He'll shoot you, too.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll stick close to the trees. And I. Cover me.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Mister, what you doing?

[Matt Dillon]

It's all right, Chester. That shot was in the shack.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Ms. D. Look, that woman coming out.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I see her.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Come on.

[Kitty]

You can take this gun now.

[Matt Dillon]

You fired that shot.

[Kitty]

I killed Ollie. Never shot a gun before, but I killed Ollie.

[Matt Dillon]

Take a look, Chester. Yes, you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

He's dead, Mr. Dillon.

[Matt Dillon]

Check the other one, will you?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, sir.

[Kitty]

You don't have to look, Marshall. I know right away. When Harv died.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, ma', am, I guess you did.

[Chester Proudfoot]

She's right, Mr. Dillon.

[Kitty]

Man don't have no right to shoot his brother.

[Matt Dillon]

No, he doesn't.

[Kitty]

Man don't have no right to run off with a woman neither. And beat her and be mean to her.

[Matt Dillon]

No, ma'. Am.

[Kitty]

But mostly, a man don't have no right to shoot his brother.

[Matt Dillon]

You should have let the law take care of it, ma'. Am.

[Kitty]

No, Marshall. I owed it to Harv.

[Matt Dillon]

He wouldn't have expected it.

[Kitty]

Could have helped him before, and I didn't. I thought it was smart to come with Ollie. Ollie? He wasn't fit to shine Harv's boots. No, Marshall, I owed it to Harv. Whatever it cost.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, man, I just hope it doesn't cost. Next time you refresh. Enjoy your frosty, ice cold Pepsi Cola.

[Kitty]

Sociability, Charlie.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, Kay. How's this? Pepsi? Is light. Refreshes without filling. You like to refresh? Have a Pepsi.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Right now.

[Kitty]

We'll offer it to everybody.

[Matt Dillon]

Charlie I will enjoy Pepsi at the fountain. It's delicious at home too.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Have one at lunch or with a snack.

[Matt Dillon]

Charlie at the beach or at dinner. Wherever you go, wherever you're thirsty, Pepsi is there.

[Kitty]

It's here too, in our Be Sociable song.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Be sociable, look far, keep up to date with Pepsi. Bring polite, refreshing Pepsi. Stay young and air be sociable. Have a Pepsi for the weekend.

[Matt Dillon]

Have plenty of Pepsi around. Pick up an extra carton today. CK I'm sociable with Pepsi.

[Kitty]

Everyone is.

[Matt Dillon]

Gun Smoke produced and directed in Hollywood by Norman McDonnell stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, US Marshal the story was specially written for Gun Smoke by Marion Clark with editorial supervision by John Meston. Featured in the cast were Sam Edwards, Jean Bates and Lawrence Stkin. Harley Bear is Chester, Howard McNear is Doc and Georgia Ellis is Kitty.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Foreign.

[Matt Dillon]

This is George Walsh inviting you to join us again next week when CBS Radio presents another story of the Western frontier when Matt Dillon, Chester Proudfoot, Doc and Kitty, together with all the other hard living citizens of Dodge, will be with you once more. It's America growing west in the 1870s. It's gun smoke.

[Andrew Rines]

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[Chester Proudfoot]

Sam.