The Second Choice | Gunsmoke (11-06-55)

Summary

Gunsmoke: "The Second Choice" (Original Air Date: November 6, 1955)

Podcast: Gunsmoke | OTRWesterns.com
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Date: January 10, 2026
Series Context: Gunsmoke is a classic old-time radio (OTR) and western drama set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the American frontier era. The episodes revolve around U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon as he grapples with frontier justice.

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Overview

This episode, "The Second Choice," grapples with the tension between a man's right to redemption and the stubborn pull of his past. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a moral and legal quandary when Andy Hill, a reformed man with a criminal history, is targeted by a new warrant for murder in Oklahoma Territory. As Dillon seeks the truth, deeper motives and old vendettas surface, testing justice, loyalty, and the limits of friendship.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Summary

1. Setting the Scene in Dodge City

• Characters Introduced: Marshal Matt Dillon, Chester Proudfoot (deputy), Miss Kitty, and Andy Hill, a reformed man with a questionable past.
• Tone: The day starts quiet and reflective. Dillon is preoccupied, troubled by concerns over Andy’s standing and fate. (06:13–07:03)
  • “I was thinking about Andy Hill.” – Matt Dillon [06:18]

2. Andy Hill’s Past Catches Up

• Matt is awaiting a telegram about Andy Hill and is hopeful due to Andy’s good behavior since settling in Dodge.
• Telegram arrives: Oklahoma Sheriff’s deputy is coming to collect Andy for trial. The warrant is for murder, not just robbery. (08:42–09:10)
  • “And sending Deputy Jack Ha to return Andy Hill for trial.” – Matt Dillon [08:42]

3. A Deputy with a Mission

• Deputy Jack Haw from Oklahoma arrives, bearing a very official-looking warrant and grim news: New witness testimony fingers Andy for a murder during a botched saloon robbery. (11:27–12:12)
  • “A man was killed just before Andy left Oklahoma territory, Marshal. There were three witnesses... They say it was Andy who did the killing.” – Jack Haw [12:25]
• The discussion delves into Andy's background and reputation as a clever talker and a liar—supposedly like his brother, who also committed murder. (13:03–13:32)

4. Matt Faces a Difficult Arrest

• With mixed feelings, Matt goes to arrest Andy. Andy adamantly denies guilt, claiming mistaken identity with his brother, He points out a possible vendetta: the murdered bartender’s cousin, Butler, had sworn revenge against any Hill, and Andy doesn’t trust the deputy’s identity. (14:48–16:09)

  • “How do I know this Jack Haw ain’t really Bob Butler’s cousin? He could shoot me easy before we ever got back there.” – Andy Hill [16:04]

• Matt, resolute, takes Andy’s gun and arrests him, torn between duty and sympathy. (16:10–16:36)

  • “I’m a lawman, Andy. Now, don’t make me kill you.” – Matt Dillon [16:22]

5. Preparing for the Road Back to Oklahoma

• Andy is silent and sullen in jail, fearing he’ll be killed before ever reaching trial.
• Jack Haw reassures everyone that Butler’s cousin is dead and promises Andy a fair trial, vowing to make the trip back as easy as possible. He seems unusually courteous for a lawman bent on extradition. (17:24–18:49)
  • “I don’t want to cause you no embarrassment, Andy. I’m gonna take you back. But I’m gonna make it as easy on you as I can.” – Jack Haw [18:36]

6. Doubt and Investigation

• After Andy and Haw leave on the stagecoach, Chester realizes that someone owing him money at the Dodge House has left town early, and the register displays the name “Jack Hall”—the deputy’s name, but with a different signature style. (21:17–22:29)
  • “Jack Hall. What’s the matter, Mr. Dillon?” – Chester Proudfoot [22:24]

7. Truth Uncovered and Final Confrontation

• Dillon recognizes the “fancy” signature on the hotel register as matching the allegedly official warrant—implying forgery.
• He races to stop the coach, confronting Haw and Andy at the stage station, exposing Haw’s real motive: personal vendetta, not justice. (22:55–24:00)
  • Matt: “Sheriff Catlin didn’t sign that warrant. You did.”
  • Haw, drawing his gun: “You’re smart, Marshal. Let’s see if you’re as fast with your gun as you are with your head.” [24:00]
• A gunfight ensues, and Matt kills Haw before he can carry out his revenge. (24:05–24:27)
  • Chester: “He’d have killed me if you hadn’t shot him.” – Andy Hill [24:27]

8. Resolution and Restored Justice

• The truth comes out: Haw was likely Butler’s cousin, masquerading as a deputy to kill Andy in retribution for his cousin’s death.
• Matt promises Andy that he’ll write again to Sheriff Catlin—this time, justice will be based on the facts. (24:49–25:04)

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Notable Quotes by Timestamp

• “If there were more men like him around Dodge, it might not be such a bad place to live.” – Miss Kitty [08:21]
• “You would, wouldn’t you?” – Andy Hill (to Matt) [16:29]
• “He was a real feudin’ man. Your brother killed his cousin and he was willing to die right here if he could only take you with him.” – Matt Dillon [24:31]
• “You know, a man could lose his life on the frontier and not create much stir. But if he made a new one for himself, well, he had the respect of everyone.” – Matt Dillon, episode close [25:55]

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Important Segments & Timestamps

• Setting up the main conflict: [06:11–09:06]
• Arrival and statements of Deputy Jack Haw: [11:27–13:57]
• Arrest confrontation between Matt and Andy: [14:42–16:36]
• Discussion about Andy’s fears and journey preparation: [17:08–18:49]
• Suspicion at the Dodge House, noticing the forged signature: [21:17–22:29]
• Stagecoach & confrontation finale: [22:55–24:27]
• Resolution and Matt’s reflection: [25:55–26:12]

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Memorable Moments

• The tension of duty vs. friendship as Matt arrests Andy, not wanting to but feeling compelled.
• The reversal of expectation: Deputy Haw is unmasked as a vengeful impostor instead of a lawman.
• The climactic gunfight prevents a cold-blooded execution.
• Matt’s philosophical reflection on reputation and redemption in the West.

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Summary

This Gunsmoke episode masterfully explores law, justice, and the value of personal change. As Matt Dillon faces the possibility of sending Andy Hill—whom he trusts—back to likely death, the twist of a forged warrant and a false lawman highlights the difficult, dangerous ambiguities of Western justice. In the end, the episode leaves listeners with the sense that even on the frontier, fairness and truth must be fought for, and a good man deserves a chance at redemption.

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For listeners seeking a classic Western tale with intrigue, moral nuance, and a classic Gunsmoke shootout, "The Second Choice" embodies the very best of OTR drama.

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be Gunsmoke Original air date is November 6, 1955 and the title is the second choice. Let's get into it and I hope you enjoy.

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[Narrator]

Gunsmoke Brought to you by Chesterfield to put a smile in your Smoking on always by Chesterfield made the modern way with Accuray. Around Dodge City and in the territory on west there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with a U.S. marshal and the smell of Gun Smoke. Gun Smoke Starring William Conrad the transcribed story of the violence that moved west with young America and the story of a man who moved with it.

[Matt Dillon]

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 lonely.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Fine day, Mr. Dillon.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, ain't it? What?

[Matt Dillon]

Oh. Oh, yeah, sure, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, doggone it, the wind ain't blowing. It ain't raining or hailing or snowing or freezing or nothing. And if that don't make for a fine day up here, then I'm going back to Texas where it does.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm sorry, Chester. I, I, I was thinking about Andy Hill.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Andy? We'll find out about him in a couple minutes.

[Matt Dillon]

Look, Chester, why don't you go over and see if the telegram's come yet, huh? I'll be waiting over there for you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Over where?

[Matt Dillon]

Oh.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Just kidding. I'll be back directly.

[Miss Kitty]

Hello, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, Kitty.

[Miss Kitty]

Fine day, isn't it?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Miss Kitty]

You got something on your mind?

[Matt Dillon]

Chester's gone over to see if that sheriff down in Oklahoma Territory sent me an answer yet.

[Miss Kitty]

Oh, about Andy Hill?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Miss Kitty]

Well, he's only wanted for robbery, Matt. I should think after you're telling him how he brought in a man wanted for murder, they'd be willing to go easy on him, Hal.

[Matt Dillon]

I hope so, Kitty.

[Miss Kitty]

Especially since he's settled down here making a good name for himself.

[Matt Dillon]

If they'll take my word for it.

[Miss Kitty]

The sheriff will have to take your word for it.

[Matt Dillon]

He's probably never even heard of me.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Hello, Miss Kitty. Marshall.

[Miss Kitty]

Hello, Andy.

[Matt Dillon]

Andy.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Heard anything from Oklahoma, Marshall?

[Matt Dillon]

Chester's over at the telegraph office right now.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Oh. Well, I hope it's good news.

[Miss Kitty]

Why don't you wait and find out, Andy?

[Chester Proudfoot]

I'll find out soon enough, Miss Kitty, but right now I gotta shoe a couple of horses for Jim Buck. I promised I'd have it done by noon.

[Miss Kitty]

Jim was telling me yesterday you're the best man he ever hired.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Anybody can ride shotgun, Miss Kitty. All you do is sit there and keep your eyes open.

[Miss Kitty]

No, it's more than that. He trusts you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

It makes me feel good to hear that, Miss Kitty. Goodbye.

[Andrew Rines]

Bye.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You know where to find me, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, sure, Andy.

[Miss Kitty]

If there were more men like him around Dodge, it might not be such a bad place to live.

[Matt Dillon]

Then I'd be out of a job.

[Miss Kitty]

Giddy, you could find something else to do.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, maybe.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Morning, Miss Giddy.

[Miss Kitty]

Hello, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Here's the Telegraph, Mr. Dillon.

[Matt Dillon]

What's it say, Chester?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, it's nothing. You better read it.

[Matt Dillon]

Uh huh. And sending Deputy Jack Ha to return Andy Hill for trial. Signed Bob Catlin, Sheriff.

[Miss Kitty]

He puts it real short, doesn't he?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Chester Proudfoot]

He must have some reason for not giving Andy no chance.

[Matt Dillon]

I will find out when this Jack Haw gets here, Chester.

[Miss Kitty]

You gonna put Andy in jail, Matt?

[Narrator]

No.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm not even gonna tell him about this until I've talked to Hall.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Andy's nice and gentle now, but he'll fight like a tiger anybody tries to arrest him. And he's some handy with a gun too.

[Matt Dillon]

Maybe he won't have to fight Chester. Maybe I'll just send Jack Haw back home empty handed.

[Miss Kitty]

What if he's got a legal warrant for Andy?

[Matt Dillon]

Well, there's going to be trouble, Kitty, one way or the other.

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[Chester Proudfoot]

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[Chester Proudfoot]

Put a smile in your smoke and just give them a try. Light up a Chesterfield, they satisfy. Sam.

[Matt Dillon]

Chester, will you please stop dusting my desk?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, but look at the. Marshall Dylan?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, come in.

[Chester Proudfoot]

My name's Hall. Marshall Jack Hall.

[Matt Dillon]

How are you? This is Chester Proudfoot.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Huh, how do you do? We've been expecting you. Sheriff Catlin said he was gonna send a telegram.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, he did.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You got Andy Hill locked up here?

[Matt Dillon]

No, I haven't. No, I haven't seen a warrant for his arrest yet.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I forgot. Here it is, Marshall. Signed by Sheriff Catlin himself.

[Matt Dillon]

Uh huh. That's a mighty fancy signature he's got. Well, it looks legal. Hey, wait a minute.

[Chester Proudfoot]

What is it, Marshall?

[Matt Dillon]

This is a warrant for the arrest of Andy Hill for murder.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Didn't Sheriff Catlin explain?

[Matt Dillon]

No, he didn't.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I guess he figured it'd be better if I did.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, go ahead.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, the sheriff got your letter about Andy. How he brought in that murderer and how he's become a good citizen up here. And I think he was willing to forget that little robbery charge against him.

[Matt Dillon]

Why didn't he?

[Chester Proudfoot]

A man was killed just before Andy left Oklahoma territory, Marshal. There was three witnesses to it. But we didn't know that until they decided to talk just the other day.

[Matt Dillon]

And they say it was Andy who did the killing?

[Chester Proudfoot]

That's right. Tried to hold up a saloon and killed the bartender.

[Matt Dillon]

How come these Witnesses waited so long he was afraid.

[Chester Proudfoot]

They thought Andy'd kill them for talking before we could catch him. Well, I guess they got to feeling guilty about it.

[Matt Dillon]

I see.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Marshall, I think I know how you feel. You've come to like Andy. Most everybody does till they really get to know him. The boy's a liar to begin with. A real clever one. He can usually talk his way out of anything, just like his brother.

[Matt Dillon]

His brother?

[Chester Proudfoot]

His brother murdered a man, too, Marshall. About a year ago.

[Matt Dillon]

I see.

[Chester Proudfoot]

They're both liars and they're both killers, Marshall. Don't feel bad about being taken in by Andy. They tell me just about everybody has been one time or another.

[Matt Dillon]

They tell you?

[Chester Proudfoot]

I don't know him myself. I only been deputy down there for the last couple of months. I know a lot about Andy.

[Matt Dillon]

When do you want to start back, huh?

[Chester Proudfoot]

I was thinking of taking the stage tomorrow morning.

[Matt Dillon]

You staying at the Dodge House?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Yes, I am.

[Matt Dillon]

All right. Come by in the morning. I'll have Andy here.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Your town, Marshall. I'll do whatever you say.

[Matt Dillon]

He'll be here in the morning. Unless he tries to shoot me.

[Chester Proudfoot]

It's kindly hard to believe, ain't it, Mr. Jones?

[Josh Whelan]

Yeah.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I ain't got no reason to be lying, I guess.

[Matt Dillon]

No.

[Chester Proudfoot]

And after all you've done for ending, he's nothing but a common killer. There he is, working over there at the Angle.

[Matt Dillon]

Chester, you wait outside here, huh? I may have trouble with it. All right.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Sure. What are you doing here, Marshall?

[Matt Dillon]

Sheriff Catlin sent a deputy to take you back to Oklahoma Territory. Andy.

[Chester Proudfoot]

What?

[Matt Dillon]

They want you for the murder of that bartender.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Bartender? What are you talking about?

[Matt Dillon]

You might as well admit it, Auntie. The three witnesses have already talked.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I don't know what this is all about, Marshall, but I didn't kill nobody. They got me mixed up with my brother.

[Matt Dillon]

I heard about him.

[Chester Proudfoot]

This deputy tell you?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Chester Proudfoot]

What's his name?

[Matt Dillon]

Jack Hogg.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I never heard of him.

[Matt Dillon]

He's got a warrant for your arrest, and he's signed and legal.

[Chester Proudfoot]

There's something wrong about this. I don't like it.

[Matt Dillon]

There's no reason why you shouldn't, Marshall.

[Chester Proudfoot]

My brother killed a man down there, name of Bob Butler. I never knew him. I never even seen him. But this butler had a cousin, and I heard he swore he'd killed one of us hills for it. And he wasn't particular which one.

[Matt Dillon]

That's got nothing to do with this, Andy.

[Chester Proudfoot]

How do I know this Jack Haw ain't really Bob Butler's cousin? He could Shoot me easy before we.

[Narrator]

Ever got back there.

[Matt Dillon]

It's no use, Andy. I had a wire from the sheriff, and Haw's got a warrant signed by him. Now, you give me your gun.

[Chester Proudfoot]

I thought you was my friend.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm a lawman, Andy. Now, don't make me kill you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

You would, wouldn't you?

[Matt Dillon]

I don't want to.

[Chester Proudfoot]

All right, take my gun. But you're the same as killing me.

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[Matt Dillon]

Morning, chester. Andy.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Morning, Mr. Dylan. Mr. Dylan. And he just won't say nothing. Not a word.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, maybe that shotgun you're holding on him has got something to do with it.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, I didn't want him to get away just because I let him out of his cell.

[Matt Dillon]

He won't get away.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Morning, Marshall.

[Narrator]

Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Ah, good morning, Mr. Ha. Well. This the prisoner?

[Matt Dillon]

Mm, that's him.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Andy Hill. Heard a lot about you, Andy. Feel like I know you real well.

[Matt Dillon]

He's not talking much, huh? No.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Well, he'll talk at his trial.

[Matt Dillon]

If there is a trial.

[Chester Proudfoot]

What do you mean? Of course there'll be a trial.

[Narrator]

Will there?

[Matt Dillon]

Andy thinks maybe you're gonna shoot him on the way back, huh?

[Chester Proudfoot]

Why would I want to shoot him?

[Matt Dillon]

He thinks your name might be Butler.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Butler? That's a man Andy's brother killed.

[Matt Dillon]

He says Butler had a cousin. This cousin swore he'd get one of the Hill boys for it. Either one.

[Chester Proudfoot]

It's true, Marshall. I've heard it myself. But now there's something Andy doesn't know. Butler's cousin was killed in a saloon brawl about a month ago. I was with Sheriff Catlin when he arrested the man who killed him. Well, there you are, Andy. You see, you got nothing to worry about. You'll get a trial. You'll get a fair trial. Right now, we better get going. Stage leaves in half an hour. You gonna handcuff me? No, not here. Not in Dodge. I don't want to cause you no embarrassment, Andy. I'm gonna take you back. But I'm gonna make it as easy on you as I can. There, you see, Andy? Oh, ain't he a nice fellow?

[Matt Dillon]

Let's go.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Goodbye, Marshall. Thanks for your help. Goodbye. Goodbye, Chester. Goodbye, Mr. Haw. Goodbye, Andy. Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, Andy?

[Chester Proudfoot]

I made a mistake. Oh, I should have fought it out with you when I had a chance.

[Narrator]

Stop.

[Matt Dillon]

Stop.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Start smoking with a smile. With Chesterfield?

[Narrator]

Yes, put a smile. Your smoking, it's as easy as abc. Because Chesterfields made with Accuray are A, always milder. B, better tasting. C, cooler Smoking? Yes. A Chesterfield is always milder. Accuray controls your Chesterfield in the making. Gives it a more even distribution of fine tobaccos that burn more evenly smoke much milder. A Chesterfield is better tasting. An accurate Chesterfield draws more easily, lets you enjoy all the flavor. And the Chesterfield is cooler smoking. 14% more perfectly packed than cigarettes made without. Accuray you enjoy cooler smoking. No hot spots, no hard draw. So always buy Chesterfield.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Put a smile in your smoke and just give them a try. Light up a Chesterfield. They sat down satisfied.

[Miss Kitty]

Mr. Dillon?

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, good morning, Chester.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Morning, Mr. Dillon. You @ your breakfast.

[Matt Dillon]

Yet? That's where I'm headed right.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Now. Well, if you'll stop in at the Dodge House with me for a minute, I'll go with.

[Matt Dillon]

You. Okay, fine. What. What's going on at the Dodge.

[Chester Proudfoot]

House? Well, a fellow who roomed there borrowed some money off me last night. He said he'd pay it back this.

[Matt Dillon]

Morning. Ah, I.

[Chester Proudfoot]

See. It oughtn't to take But a minute, Mr. Dillon. He said he'd have it waiting for me. He's gonna leave it with the clerk.

[Narrator]

Here. Go.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Ahead. Oh, morning, Marshall, Chester. Morning, Avery. What can I do for you? Huh? Did Sam Adams leave some money here for me?

[Narrator]

Money?

[Chester Proudfoot]

No. No. Well, where's he at? Well, he paid his bill and left about an hour ago. Chester. He left? Where'd he go.

[Matt Dillon]

To? I don't.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Know. He got on his horse and rode out of town. Yeah, but now he. He couldn't. He owed me some money. I don't even know where he's from. Sorry I can't help you.

[Matt Dillon]

Jester. Now, wait a minute, Chester. Don't get excited. Let's take a look at the register here. It ought to say where he's.

[Chester Proudfoot]

From. Well, they don't always put that down, Marshall. Most of them just sign their.

[Matt Dillon]

Names. Well, we'll take a look anyway. Yeah, you're right. Most of them do. Just sign their.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Names. Yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

Sure. Jack Hull. Jack.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Hall. What's the matter, Mr.

[Matt Dillon]

Dillon? Haw's signature.

[Narrator]

Chester. Oh.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Certainly. Mr. Haw stayed here. But he's gone now.

[Matt Dillon]

Marshal. No, he hasn't. That stage is just pulling up.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Now. Where are you going, Mr. Dill? What's the trouble.

[Matt Dillon]

Marshall? I want to talk to one of your passengers.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Jim. Sure, I'll wait. Now, what is it, Marshall? What'd you stop us.

[Matt Dillon]

For? I got something to tell you, Hawk. Get.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Down.

[Matt Dillon]

Okay. You too, Andy. Come on down.

[Josh Whelan]

Here.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Sure. What do you want him for, Marshall? What's this all about?

[Matt Dillon]

There. Stay in here, Jim. You can get.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Moving. No, you.

[Matt Dillon]

Wait. Get moving. I Said.

[Narrator]

Jim. Now what do you think you're doing.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Marshall? Now I. You do.

[Matt Dillon]

That. I said I had something to tell you.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Huh? You didn't have to send the stage.

[Matt Dillon]

Off. You're not going.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Anywhere. What are you talking.

[Matt Dillon]

About? I just saw your signature on the register over at the Dodge.

[Chester Proudfoot]

House. My.

[Matt Dillon]

Signature? It's a mighty fancy one, huh? Just like Sheriff Catlin's on that warrant you showed.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Me. What are you driving at.

[Matt Dillon]

Marshall? Sheriff Catlin didn't sign that.

[Narrator]

Warrant. You.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Did. You're smart, Marshall. Let's see if you're as fast with your gun as you are with your.

[Matt Dillon]

Head. You hit.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Auntie. I'm all right, Marshall. You miss.

[Matt Dillon]

Me? Ali's dead.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Andy. He'd have killed me if you hadn't shot him.

[Matt Dillon]

Marshall. Yeah, he was a real feudin man. Your brother killed his cousin and he was willing to die right here if he could only take you with him. Yeah, he is probably a deputy though. That's how he got hold of my letter to Sheriff.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Catlin. Sure. Catlin probably never saw your.

[Matt Dillon]

Letter. Yeah, well, Andy, tell you what I'm going to do. I'm going to write him again. And this time I don't think you're going to have any.

[Narrator]

Trouble. In a moment, our star, William Conrad put a smile in your smoking. It's as easy as abc. Because Chesterfields made with Accuray are A always milder, smoke much milder, burn evenly. B better tasting, draw more easily, you enjoy more flavor. C cooler smoking, 14% more perfectly packed than cigarettes made without. Accurate no hot spots, no hard draw. So always buy Chesterfield. Remember an Accuray Chesterfield is always milder, better tasting, cooler.

[Matt Dillon]

Smoking. You know, a man could lose his life on the frontier and not create much stir. But if he made a new one for himself, well, he had the respect of everyone. So be with us next week. Until then, good.

[Narrator]

Night. Gunsmoke, produced and directed by Norman McDonald, stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, U.S. marshal. Our story was specially written for Gunsmoke by John Messn with music composed and conducted by Rex Corey. Sound patterns by Tom Hanley and Bill James. Featured in the cast were Sam Edwards, Vic Parron and Joseph Kearns. Harley Bear is Chester and Georgia Ellis is Kitty. Join the Arthritis and Rheumatism foundation in its efforts to solve the mysteries of these painful and crippling diseases. Send your contribution to Arthritis in care of your local.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Postmaster. Make today your big red letter.

[Narrator]

Day. Your L and M red letter day. Superior taste and filter. It's the miracle tip. Make today your Big Red Letter day Change to L and M.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Today. L&M's got.

[Narrator]

Everything. Superior Taste and Superior.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Filter. Get L and M.

[Narrator]

Today. This is it. L and M Superior Taste and filter. Superior taste from richer tobaccos. Tastier light and mild. Superior Filter. It's white, pure white added to L and M tobaccos. This miracle tip actually improves your enjoyment. Look for the big red letters. Smoke L and M America's best L&M's got.

[Matt Dillon]

Everything. Get L and M.

[Narrator]

Today. Be sure and listen to another transcribed story of the Old west on gun smoke next week at this same.

[Chester Proudfoot]

Time.

[Josh Whelan]

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[Chester Proudfoot]

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[Josh Whelan]

Listening. If you're paying more than $1 a month for any ED or hair medication, listen up at Joy and Blokes when you start TRT or Enclomiphene, you can add any ED or hair loss prescription for just $1 a month. $1 add ons with your hormone plan and right now all labs are 50% off. I'm Josh Whelan, founder of Joy and Blokes. I built this company because men are tired of paying for fragmented care without results. Every Joy and Blokes lab includes a visit with a licensed clinician who connects your symptoms to your biomarkers. You'll get a real plan that covers hormones, performance and confidence. If you're considering TRT or Enclomiphene, this is the most efficient way to do it. Get [e-mail] and use a promo code. Podcast new customers get 50% off their labs and for a limited time, you can take advantage of our $1 ed or hair loss add ons when you start TRT or Enclomaphine. Not available in all states. Compounded medications are not FDA approved. Learn more at joannblokes.