Cow Doctor | Gunsmoke (07-28-57)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: Gunsmoke - "Cow Doctor" (Original Air Date: 07-28-1957)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Podcast Date: May 16, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode, host Andrew Rhynes presents a digitally restored classic Gunsmoke radio drama titled "Cow Doctor." The story examines the rigid boundaries of pride, community, and duty as Dodge City’s Doc is drawn into a tense and ultimately redemptive drama with the stubborn rancher Ben Pitcher and his struggling family.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. A Strange Call for Help

• [03:28-04:23] The episode opens in Dodge City, where a young boy, Jerry Pitcher, seeks out Marshal Matt Dillon, looking for the town doctor. His father, Ben Pitcher, who famously mistrusts doctors, is desperate—a clear sign something is wrong.
  • Memorable quote:
    "Your PA must be pretty sick if he sent for Doc." — Matt Dillon [05:18]
• Marshal Dillon insists on accompanying Jerry, recognizing the gravity of the request.

2. A Medical Request With a Twist

• [06:15-09:00] On arrival at the Pitcher ranch, Doc and Matt find Ben in the barn—not sick himself, but tending to his ailing cow, Maau.
  • Ben’s anti-doctor prejudice is clear:
    "Humans can get well by themselves, but cows is helpless. You're kind of pitiful." — Ben Pitcher [09:01]
• Doc tries to help the cow, but tension simmers underneath the rural banter.

3. Consequences and Tragedy in Dodge

• [11:11-12:37] After Doc’s reluctant treatment of the cow, Jerry shares news: Mrs. Hill, a local woman, fell and suffered a deadly injury while Doc was away; nobody could get her stop bleeding, and she died.
  • "A woman died. If I'd have been there, I could have saved her." — Doc [12:37]
• Doc, stricken with guilt, blames Ben Pitcher for luring him out on a frivolous errand, effectively costing a human life.

4. Violence and Retaliation

• [12:55-15:12] Words escalate. Ben, angry at Doc’s blame, draws a knife and wounds Doc. Matt quickly subdues Ben.
  • "Pitcher, if Doc doesn't come out of this all right, I'm gonna quit being a marshal. And I'm gonna come after you as a plain man looking for revenge." — Matt Dillon [15:26]
• Doc is badly hurt, and Matt stitches him up, despite being unaccustomed to medical procedures.

5. Doc's Slow Recovery

• [16:07-17:42] Doc’s recovery is slow and painful; he’s left weak and irritable, but the camaraderie and humor with Matt and Kitty shine through.
  • "I’d get out of bed right now, only I like being waited on." — Doc [17:15]

6. A Second Call—This Time, Real Desperation

• [17:49-18:44] Jerry returns, explaining his father is genuinely dying and needs the doctor. Though warned of the risk after Ben’s attack, Doc sticks to his oath.
  • "A man's dying. Doesn't matter what man. I'm a doctor." — Doc [18:36]

7. Redemption and Pride

• [20:29-24:46] Doc, still weak, goes back to the Pitcher house. Ben Pitcher is critically ill, and even as the family’s bitterness remains, Doc pushes through resistance to save him. Eventually, Ben recovers—but refuses to pay Doc, stating:
  "Cause my cow died." — Ben Pitcher [25:00]
• Jerry, Ben’s wife, offers a note of grace:
  "I'm proud to have you in my house, Doc. I'm real proud. Can't say no more." — Mrs. Pitcher [25:33]

8. Doc’s Real Reward

• [25:54] The episode closes with Doc reflecting on what truly matters: "I've been paid, Matt. Paid pretty good." — Doc [25:54]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "It's a chancy job, and it makes a man watchful and a little lonely." — Matt Dillon [04:08]
• "Humans can get well by themselves, but cows is helpless." — Ben Pitcher [09:01]
• "A woman died. If I'd have been there, I could have saved her, but she died." — Doc [12:37]
• "If Doc doesn't come out of this all right, I'm gonna quit being a marshal..." — Matt Dillon [15:26]
• "A man's dying. Doesn't matter what man. I'm a doctor." — Doc [18:36]
• "I'm proud to have you in my house, Doc. I'm real proud." — Mrs. Pitcher [25:33]
• "I've been paid, Matt. Paid pretty good." — Doc [25:54]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:28] — Episode (Gunsmoke) Opening & Introduction of Conflict
• [09:00] — Revealed: The Patient is a Cow
• [12:37] — News of Mrs. Hill’s Death / Doc’s Guilt
• [13:15] — Doc Attacked & Stabbed by Ben Pitcher
• [16:07-17:42] — Doc’s Recovery and Interaction with Matt/Kitty
• [18:36] — Doc Decides to Treat Ben
• [20:29-25:54] — Climax: Doc Treats Ben; Aftermath and Emotional Resolution

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Tone and Atmosphere

Faithful to the stoic yet warm-hearted tone of Gunsmoke, the episode blends Western grit with moments of lightness and humanity, inviting the listener to reflect on pride, forgiveness, and the unseen debts we owe one another. The dialogue is sparse, direct, and often laced with dry humor, characteristic of the original cast’s delivery.

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Summary

“Cow Doctor” is a powerful story of misplaced priorities, tragedy, and redemption. Through its vivid setting and character-driven drama, it explores how stubborn pride can lead to unintended harm, and how true service often goes thankless—except by those who matter most. As always, the writing, acting, and sound design evoke a bygone era, freshly restored for today's listeners.

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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 July 28, 1957 and the title is Cow Doctor. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy

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[Narrator]

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. Gunsmoke, starring William Conrad. The 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.

[Jerry]

SA. Marshall. Dylan.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, come on in, son.

[Jerry]

I'm looking for Doc.

[Matt Dillon]

Doc's office is upstairs.

[Jerry]

I've been there, been everywhere.

[Matt Dillon]

Is it somebody sick?

[Jerry]

My PA told me to bring him out to our place.

[Matt Dillon]

Or is it your PA that's sick?

[Jerry]

He wants the doc bad, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Who is your paw son?

[Jerry]

Ben Pitcher.

[Matt Dillon]

You been Pitchers, boy?

[Jerry]

My name's Jerry.

[Matt Dillon]

Jerry, your PA must be pretty sick if he sent for Doc.

[Jerry]

I know he hates doctors. He don't believe in them. But he wants Doc to come. Marshall told me I had to find him. I've looked everywhere.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll go with you.

[Jerry]

Well, you don't have to go.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm gonna ride out there with him. Jerry, when your paints for a doctor, something's really wrong. Come on.

[Jerry]

How do you like riding in a buggy, Matt?

[Doc Pitcher]

Make you feel important?

[Matt Dillon]

Sure it does, Doug. But the way you drive, I'd feel a lot safer on a horse.

[Jerry]

You get used to it.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, I hope not.

[Jerry]

Oh, there you go. Hey, don't see anybody around, man.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, you expect a sick man to be waiting on the porch for you?

[Doc Pitcher]

I'd expect most anything of Ben Pitcher.

[Matt Dillon]

You know, a man can change, Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

Not him. Not Pitcher.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, we'll find out soon enough.

[Jerry]

What are you doing out here, Marshall?

[Matt Dillon]

I just came along to Keep Doc company, Ms. Pitcher.

[Jerry]

Oh, where's the boy?

[Matt Dillon]

Jerry said tell you he'd be along directly.

[Jerry]

Why didn't he come back with you?

[Matt Dillon]

And he said that you gave him a list of stuff to buy while he was in town. Oh, I forgot.

[Doc Pitcher]

Yes, sir. We're wasting time. Where's Ben.

[Jerry]

Let's put you. He's over there.

[Doc Pitcher]

Over where?

[Jerry]

In the barn.

[Doc Pitcher]

What's he doing in the barn?

[Jerry]

You ask him, Doc. I don't interfere in my husband's way of doing things.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, my.

[Doc Pitcher]

That woman could fair drive me crazy, man.

[Matt Dillon]

Maybe that's what happened to Pitcher.

[Doc Pitcher]

Well, between the two of them, it's a wonder the boys made out at all.

[Matt Dillon]

Jerry seems okay so far.

[Doc Pitcher]

If they have their way, they'll make a spook out of him. Yeah, I could.

[Jerry]

All right.

[Doc Pitcher]

Pretty good bond he's got here.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah,

[Doc Pitcher]

Doc.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll go in first.

[Jerry]

What?

[Matt Dillon]

You follow me. Hey, pitcher.

[Narrator]

Hey, Pitcher.

[Doc Pitcher]

I'm back here.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, come on, Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

Over here in this stall. I thought it was documented.

[Matt Dillon]

His hair.

[Doc Pitcher]

Pitcher, what are you doing in there with that cow? I thought you were sick. I ain't sick, Doc. Well, who is it? Maau. What? Maau's got the colic or something. I done everything I can.

[Matt Dillon]

Fool.

[Jerry]

You mean you had me come all

[Doc Pitcher]

the way out here to doctor a cow? I sure wouldn't let you doctor no humans. But a cow is different. I don't mind so much you working on a cow. Oh, you don't? No. Humans can get well by themselves, but cows is helpless. You're kind of pitiful. I oughta kick you right in the head. Ben Pitcher, if you're so smart, do something for my cow before she dies, dog. All right, I'll look at her. But you sure don't deserve it. Ben, you ain't doing it for me. You bet I'm not. Now get out of the way and let me in there.

[Jerry]

Ten men. Men.

[Doc Pitcher]

Medics. Medics. Medicare. Medicare. Medicar. Oh, excuse me, sir. What are you doing?

[Jerry]

Oh, I'm a memory expert and I'm

[Doc Pitcher]

committing a fact to memory. Oh, what fact?

[Jerry]

Ah. Oh, now, you see, you made me forget.

[Doc Pitcher]

Oh, maybe we can bring it back. You mentioned Medicare. Does it have to do with medical care for dependents?

[Jerry]

Yeah, that's it. My boy just turned 10, and I'm on my way to get him an

[Doc Pitcher]

ID card so he can use it for things like the dependent's medical care program. Every dependent over 10 years of age should have an ID card. Oh, that's an excellent reminder, mister.

[Jerry]

Oh, you can just call me. Call me anytime you need help with memory problems.

[Doc Pitcher]

Now, which way was I going when you came up your information? Get the pamphlet. Dependents Medical care program. What's he doing in there all this time, Marshall?

[Matt Dillon]

Leave him, babe, and he'll let us know if he wants any help. I guess he's through.

[Doc Pitcher]

How's my cow, Doc? Use your knife, then? Did you stick her with it? I did, and she's gonna feel a lot better. You can give her all the water she wants, but don't let her eat anything for a day or two. Where's she gonna live? I don't know, Ben. If she dies, I ain't going to pay you. I wouldn't take money from you anyway. What's wrong with my money? It's not your money. It's you.

[Jerry]

What do you mean? Hey, Paul, I'm back. I got all the stuff Ma wanted.

[Doc Pitcher]

You'd better have.

[Jerry]

Oh, Doc Marshall. Say, Doc, you missed all the excitement.

[Doc Pitcher]

Yeah, what's up?

[Jerry]

It happened just after you left. Everybody was running around looking for you.

[Doc Pitcher]

What happened, Jerry?

[Jerry]

On this hill. She was walking down the street and I guess the sun was too much for her or something. Anyway, she kind of fainted like. And she fell against the window right there at the general store. And it cut her arm real bad. Nobody could get it stopped bleeding.

[Doc Pitcher]

They couldn't?

[Jerry]

No. That's why they was looking for you, Doc. I told them you'd come out here, but they wouldn't believe me.

[Doc Pitcher]

Well, what happened to Mrs. Hill, Jerry?

[Jerry]

She died just before I left.

[Doc Pitcher]

She died? Did you hear that picture? A woman died. If I'd have been there, I could have saved her, but she died. Don't talk of me. She died because of you and your rotten, lying ways.

[Matt Dillon]

Hey, take it easy now, Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

I'll show you.

[Matt Dillon]

Nobody eats me.

[Jerry]

Pa's got a knife.

[Matt Dillon]

No picture.

[Jerry]

Oh, he cut him.

[Doc Pitcher]

Picture. Here.

[Matt Dillon]

Here, I got your.

[Doc Pitcher]

Doc, you ripped me with that knife.

[Jerry]

Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah. You hurt bad?

[Doc Pitcher]

It's bleeding. Help me in the house, Matt. We can look at it there. Sure, Doc.

[Jerry]

Come on. What about Paul?

[Matt Dillon]

Let me know when he comes to. I'll come back and knock him out again. That's pretty clean now, Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

Looks better.

[Matt Dillon]

Still bleeding a little, though.

[Jerry]

I don't care for the mess you're making on that bed.

[Matt Dillon]

Marshall, go get me another pan of hot water, will you?

[Jerry]

You ordering me around my own house?

[Matt Dillon]

I said do it.

[Jerry]

All right.

[Matt Dillon]

Matt?

[Doc Pitcher]

Yeah, Doc? I'm not sure, but I don't think that knife ruptured anything.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, good.

[Doc Pitcher]

A couple of those veins have to be tied off. Then I gotta be sewed up. If there are needles and thread in my bag, well, I do it myself, but I can't reach it easy enough.

[Matt Dillon]

You mean you want me to do it?

[Doc Pitcher]

I'll tell You.

[Matt Dillon]

How you think I can.

[Doc Pitcher]

Ah, it's easy, especially for a gunfighter.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

[Doc Pitcher]

I can bleed to death this way.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I won't have any trouble. Dak.

[Doc Pitcher]

I. I.

[Matt Dillon]

Go get your bag. Now. Here, you hold the cloth on it.

[Doc Pitcher]

I've got a. Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Get out of here, Pitcher.

[Doc Pitcher]

You. You hit me awful hard.

[Matt Dillon]

Did I?

[Doc Pitcher]

He jumped me first. You saw him. I was protecting myself.

[Matt Dillon]

Pitcher, if Doc doesn't come out of this all right, I'm gonna quit being a marshal. And I'm gonna come after you as a plain marsh man looking for revenge.

[Doc Pitcher]

You're threatening.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, I know what's wrong of me, but I'm going to kill you, Pitcher.

[Doc Pitcher]

Now, wait.

[Matt Dillon]

Get out of here. Now, you stay out out of this house.

[Doc Pitcher]

I'm going. I'm going.

[Matt Dillon]

It wasn't easy, and I felt like I had fence posts for fingers. But I finally got Doc sewed up. He'd lost an awful lot of blood and he passed out before I finished. So all I could do was just sit there and watch him. Yeah, maybe that was the hardest part. In the morning, however, he seemed better and he insisted that I take him into Dodge. So I made a bed in Pitcher's wagon and had Jerry drive the buggy alongside. He was in bad shape by the time we reached town, but I got him into his own bed and then sent for Kitty to help me out. I don't know what I'd have done without her for that next week.

[Jerry]

Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, yeah, I'm coming.

[Doc Pitcher]

Kitty.

[Jerry]

You know what he wants now?

[Matt Dillon]

Now what?

[Jerry]

He's tired of drinking plain water. He says if we don't start cutting it with some good corn, he won't drink any more.

[Matt Dillon]

Then let him go thirsty. He won't hold out.

[Jerry]

No public servants can tell me what's good for me. Send that lawman down for some whiskey. Now, Doc, we've gone to a lot of trouble to keep you alive.

[Matt Dillon]

We sure have, Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

Don't you worry about me. I'd get out of bed right now, only I like being waited on.

[Matt Dillon]

Who's that?

[Doc Pitcher]

That's a dumb question. How'd I know her?

[Jerry]

Go look.

[Matt Dillon]

You know, Doc, I never thought anything could make you any orner than you've always been. But by golly, getting stabbed.

[Jerry]

Never mind the gap.

[Doc Pitcher]

Just answer the door.

[Matt Dillon]

Come on in.

[Doc Pitcher]

Oh, what manner?

[Matt Dillon]

Come on in, I said.

[Doc Pitcher]

Good heavens, man.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, go ahead, Doc. Fire me.

[Jerry]

Doc. Doc.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, in here.

[Jerry]

Hello, Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

Why, it's Jerry. Well, here, here. Come in, son.

[Matt Dillon]

What are you doing in town, Jerry?

[Jerry]

I come for Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

You what?

[Jerry]

Pa's sick. He's about to die, he's so sick.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, now, look. What is this?

[Jerry]

It's the truth, Marshall. Pa made me lie last time. But he don't even know I'm here now.

[Doc Pitcher]

He doesn't know you're here.

[Jerry]

He's too sick, Doc. It's like he's out of his head. He don't know nothing.

[Matt Dillon]

What about your ma? She know you're here?

[Jerry]

I didn't tell her. She'd have stopped me, Doc.

[Matt Dillon]

Look, Jerry, your PA tried to kill Doc the last time. Now, Doc's still in bed. He can't go anyplace.

[Jerry]

Please, Doc. Why should he risk his life for your pa?

[Matt Dillon]

Wait. Wait.

[Doc Pitcher]

I'll come, Jerry.

[Matt Dillon]

No, Doc.

[Jerry]

A man's dying.

[Doc Pitcher]

Doesn't matter what man. I'm a doctor.

[Jerry]

I knew you'd come. I knew you would. You're crazy, Doc. You'll open that wound riding out there. Besides, you're not strong enough.

[Matt Dillon]

You're taking an awful chance, Jerry.

[Jerry]

What?

[Doc Pitcher]

How'd you get to town?

[Jerry]

I figured you'd need it, so I brought the wagon.

[Doc Pitcher]

I thought so.

[Jerry]

Well, you gonna help me, Matt?

[Doc Pitcher]

All right.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll help you.

[Doc Pitcher]

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[Matt Dillon]

Ah, here. I'll give you a hand, Doc.

[Jerry]

I can make it.

[Matt Dillon]

There. Wish you'd let me carry you.

[Doc Pitcher]

I said I can make it.

[Jerry]

He's awful weak, ain't he?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah.

[Jerry]

Here, I'll get the door. Come on in. Ma's probably in the bedroom. It's over this way.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, we know where it is.

[Doc Pitcher]

Church.

[Jerry]

Oh, I Forgot. Is that you, Jerry? It's me, Ma. Where you been? What are you doing here?

[Doc Pitcher]

Jerry came after me.

[Jerry]

Mrs. Pitcher, we don't want no doctor.

[Doc Pitcher]

Your husband's sick.

[Jerry]

He's terrible sick. But you can't do him no good. Now get out.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, wait a minute, Ms. Pitcher. You look at Doc. You can tell he shouldn't be here at all. But he came. He came to help a man who tried to kill him. And nobody's gonna stop him. Now, come on, Doc. This. Pitcher, you get out of the way. I'll get you a chair, Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

Thank you.

[Matt Dillon]

There you.

[Doc Pitcher]

Yes, he looks pretty sick, Marshall.

[Jerry]

Let's go, Jerry.

[Matt Dillon]

Now what? He's got a gun, Marshall.

[Jerry]

Let's go, I said.

[Matt Dillon]

Here.

[Jerry]

Here.

[Narrator]

I got her, Jerry.

[Doc Pitcher]

I kidding you.

[Jerry]

You got both.

[Matt Dillon]

Here, give me that.

[Doc Pitcher]

No.

[Jerry]

There.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, you sit down. Go on. Jerry, you go see if Doc needs any help, huh?

[Jerry]

Okay, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

You don't deserve doc being here, Ms. Pitcher. You don't deserve it at all.

[Jerry]

Marcia.

[Matt Dillon]

What?

[Jerry]

I've been thinking. All night, I've been sitting here thinking, oh, I don't want my husband to die. I can't have him die.

[Matt Dillon]

Doc's doing everything he can for him.

[Jerry]

Can you save him? Do you think he can save him?

[Matt Dillon]

I don't know, ma'. Am.

[Doc Pitcher]

Mrs. Pitcher.

[Jerry]

How is he, Doc?

[Doc Pitcher]

He's past the worst. I think he'll be all right.

[Jerry]

Can I see him? Can he talk?

[Doc Pitcher]

Yes, but not for long. He needs a lot of rest. Now,

[Matt Dillon]

You look like you could use some rest, too, Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

We'll go back to Dodge, Matt and I'll sleep the whole way.

[Jerry]

Jack, he wants to talk to you.

[Doc Pitcher]

What is this bitch?

[Matt Dillon]

Ma.

[Doc Pitcher]

Ma says that you was here all night. I was? Yes. She says you saved my life. Maybe I helped. Maybe.

[Matt Dillon]

But what I want to say is

[Doc Pitcher]

I ain't gonna pay you.

[Matt Dillon]

You what?

[Doc Pitcher]

I didn't ask you to.

[Matt Dillon]

Doc saved your life, Pitcher.

[Doc Pitcher]

Maybe he did, but I ain't gonna pay him.

[Matt Dillon]

Doesn't matter. But why not?

[Doc Pitcher]

Cause my cow died.

[Matt Dillon]

Open picture.

[Doc Pitcher]

Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Matt. Yeah, What?

[Jerry]

Doc? Don't bother.

[Doc Pitcher]

Let's go.

[Matt Dillon]

Okay,

[Jerry]

Doc.

[Doc Pitcher]

Yes.

[Jerry]

He means what he says, Doc. I can't change him.

[Doc Pitcher]

It's all right, ma'.

[Jerry]

Am. I can't change him. But there's something I gotta say.

[Doc Pitcher]

Yes?

[Jerry]

I'm proud to have you in my house, Doc. I'm real proud. Can't say no more.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, Doc,

[Doc Pitcher]

I've been paid, Matt. Paid pretty good. Sam.

[Narrator]

Gun SMOKE Produced and directed by Norman McDonald stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon US Marshal. The script was specially written for Gunsmoke by Les Crutchfield with editorial supervision by John Meston. The music was composed and conducted by Rex Corey. Sound patterns were by Ray Kemper and Bill James. Featured in the cast were Parley Baer as Chester, Howard McNear as Doc, and Georgia Ellis as Kitty. George Walsh speaking. Join us again next week for another specially transcribed story on gun smoke. This is the united states armed forces radio and television service.

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