Doc’s Visitor | Gunsmoke (06-11-61)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns – Gunsmoke: Doc’s Visitor (06-11-61)

Podcast Host: Andrew Rhynes
Main Cast: William Conrad (Matt Dillon), Howard McNear (Doc Adams), with guest “Dr. William Weber”
Release Date: November 30, 2025 (restored audio)

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features the classic Gunsmoke story, "Doc’s Visitor," originally aired June 11, 1961. The plot centers around Doc Adams receiving an unexpected visit from Dr. William Weber, who brings bittersweet news and a life-changing offer from Doc’s past. The episode explores themes of professional opportunity, duty, aging, loyalty to community, and the unglamorous grind of frontier medicine.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Doc Adams’ Unexpected Visitor

• Dr. William Weber arrives in Dodge City looking for Doc Adams, guided through town by colorful locals and finally finds him in the Long Branch Saloon (04:49-07:19).
• Weber is an emissary from Philadelphia, bringing news about their mutual acquaintance, Dr. Henry Wilson.

2. News of an Old Friend’s Death & a Professional Offer

• Weber informs Doc Adams that Dr. Wilson, their med school friend, has died and left a wish: that Doc Adams should take over his cutting-edge clinic in Philadelphia (09:47-12:26).
• The offer includes modern facilities, opportunities for research, financial comfort, and influence—a dramatic change from Doc’s rough life in Dodge.

Dr. Adams (Reflective):
"That would be something, wouldn’t it, after all these years. A chance to go back to practice medicine as I started out to practice it." (12:04)

3. Life as a Frontier Doctor: Duty Calls

• No sooner is the offer presented than Doc is called to treat a boy with a broken arm, then a wounded prisoner, a mother in distress, and more (12:29, 14:39, 16:32).
• Doc involves Dr. Weber in assisting with patients, showcasing the constant demands of prairie medicine:
  • Treating Billy’s broken arm (13:06)
  • Responding to a gunshot victim (14:39)
  • Delivering a thank-you from a grateful mother (15:31)
  • Preparing for a dangerous operation at a homestead (17:32-21:13)

Dr. Adams (wryly):
"I specialize in Dodge City." (16:10)

4. Community, Integrity, and Compassion

• The townsfolk show their deep trust in Doc. He’s stopped in the street, thanked for past deeds, and called on at all hours.
• A grateful Native American, Strongbird, presents Doc with a buffalo robe in thanks for restoring his son's sight, bringing home Doc’s wide impact (22:05-22:35).

Strongbird:
"White doctor brings sight back to son. Strongbird bring thanks from his people." (22:24)

• Dr. Weber is moved by the variety and intensity of cases, remarking on Doc’s skill under crude conditions and his bond with the community.

Dr. Weber:
"We have a lot of things to offer you in Philadelphia. But I was wrong about one thing. We can’t offer you more variety." (23:15)

5. Doc Adams’ Decision: Place vs. Opportunity

• After witnessing Doc in action, Weber acknowledges the uniqueness and importance of Doc’s work in Dodge—suggesting they would be lucky to have him in Philadelphia, but recognizing what he’d leave behind.
• Doc ultimately declines the Philadelphia offer, realizing he’s most needed in Dodge.

Doc Adams (quietly):
"A man has to stay where he’s needed... I haven’t made much of a mark in medicine. Then maybe I’d have more of a chance of that. But... I’m needed here." (24:11)

Dr. Weber:
"I can understand it, Dr. Adams. And I can even envy you." (24:35)

6. Closing Note & Gentle Humor

• As Dr. Weber prepares to leave, another town member calls Doc “the fine doctor in Dodge," to which Dr. Weber gently corrects him, quietly recognizing Doc’s everyday heroism.

Dr. Weber:
"Oh, yes, you do, Mr. Doby. Yes, you do. Every day." (25:17)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I specialize in Dodge City." — Doc Adams (16:10)
• "A man has to stay where he's needed." — Doc Adams (24:11)
• "We can't offer you more variety." — Dr. Weber, after seeing the wild range of frontier cases (23:15)
• Strongbird’s grateful presentation of the buffalo robe. (22:05-22:35)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Dr. Weber Arrives & Searches for Doc: 04:03–07:19
• The Philadelphia Offer Revealed: 09:49–12:29
• Treating the Boy’s Broken Arm: 13:06–13:37
• Community’s Dependence on Doc (gunshot, mother): 14:39–16:32
• Doc’s Reflection on the Offer: 17:04–17:32
• Emergency Surgery & Strongbird’s Gift: 21:13–22:35
• Doc’s Final Decision & Weber’s Understanding: 24:04–24:35
• Doc and Weber’s Farewell: 25:03–25:17

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Tone & Atmosphere

The episode balances sincere, thoughtful reflection with the bustle and humor of frontier life. Doc is portrayed as humble, wry, and compassionate—embodying the steadfast spirit of the American West. The dialogue is natural and the characters’ affection for each other and their home is palpable.

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Summary Takeaway

"Doc's Visitor" is a quintessential Gunsmoke episode—a meditation on the tension between ambition and belonging. As Doc Adams weighs a prestigious offer against the daily, unsung needs of his tumultuous town, the story celebrate the quiet heroism and satisfaction found not in recognition, but in meeting the needs of one’s community. This restored episode, rich in period detail and humane storytelling, is both a time capsule and a timeless parable.

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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 I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly. For your enjoyment, you can find more western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[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.

[Dr. William Weber]

Guns for sorry.

[Narrator]

William Conrad. The story of the violence that moved west with young America and the story of a man who moved with it.

[Dr. William Weber]

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.

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[Dr. Adams]

I'm coming, I'm coming.

[Dr. William Weber]

Don't give a man a chance to.

[Dr. Adams]

Tend to his business. I. Oh, oh, yes, sir. What can I do for you?

[Dr. William Weber]

I'd like a room.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, yes, sir. I have a nice one. Second floor front. If you Would just sign the register. Yeah, all right. There. That's fine. I. I didn't mean to sound out of sorts.

[Dr. William Weber]

That's quite all right.

[Dr. Adams]

I thought it was one of them cowhands pestering for something again.

[Dr. William Weber]

Can you tell me where I can find Dr. Adams?

[Dr. Adams]

Doc Adams?

[Narrator]

Why, sure.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, say, I sure hope you ain't ailing.

[Dr. William Weber]

No, no, I feel fine.

[Dr. Adams]

Well, that's good. Doc Adams ain't exactly what you'd call fancy, but. Oh, I suppose he's all right for ordinary doctors.

[Dr. William Weber]

Can you direct me to his office?

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, yes, sir, I certainly can. Now, you go down to the end.

[Narrator]

Of the block across the street and.

[Dr. Adams]

Up the stairs on the side of the building, and There's a sign. Dr. C. Adams.

[Narrator]

It says.

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, thank you. Now, if you'll see that my bag is taken up to my room.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, I certainly will do that, Mr. Weber.

[Dr. William Weber]

Dr. Weber. Good day.

[Dr. Adams]

Yes, certainly. Dr. Weber. Now, there's a man that looks like a Dr. Otolo.

[Dr. William Weber]

Pardon me, sir. Of that I. I wonder if you could give me some information.

[Dr. Adams]

What do you Want to know, mister?

[Dr. William Weber]

I'm looking for Dr. Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

That's his office up there.

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, I've just been there, but he isn't in.

[Dr. Adams]

He ain't, huh?

[Dr. William Weber]

I was hoping you might know where I could find him.

[Dr. Adams]

I ain't got no use for doctor.

[Dr. William Weber]

Oh, I see. Well, in that case, we looked in the Long Branch, the Long Branch Saloon.

[Dr. Adams]

Down the street there.

[Dr. William Weber]

Oh, no. No, I haven't.

[Dr. Adams]

Doctor's likely to be there as anywhere else. He spends a lot of time there.

[Dr. William Weber]

I see. Much obliged.

[Dr. Adams]

It must be a slow day in Dodge to get both of you in here in the middle of the afternoon.

[Dr. William Weber]

Yeah.

[Dr. Adams]

Don't tempt fate.

[Dr. William Weber]

Well, Kitty, you better not talk about it or the whole town. My bus was.

[Dr. Adams]

That happens every Saturday night, and I.

[Dr. William Weber]

Just assumed it didn't happen on a Wednesday.

[Dr. Adams]

Me, too. Matt. Patching up a bunch of brawling cowhands isn't my idea of a quiet weekend.

[Dr. William Weber]

Maybe we could get Kitty to stop selling whiskey, Doc.

[Dr. Adams]

That might quiet things down a little bit. How about that, Kitty? Well, if you two would guarantee to support me for the rest of my life. Are you looking for somebody, mister?

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, I am looking for Dr. Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

Well, I'm Dr. Evans.

[Dr. William Weber]

Well, how do you do? My name is Weber. Dr. William Weber.

[Dr. Adams]

Pleased to meet you. This is Kitty Russell.

[Dr. William Weber]

Russell.

[Dr. Adams]

Hello. Dr. Marshall Dillon. Marshall. Doctor. Would you care to sit down, Dr. Weber?

[Dr. William Weber]

Well, thank you, Ms. Russell. Actually, I have come to talk business with Dr. Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, well, in that case, Doctor, we'll leave the table to you. Oh, Nat. Well, sure can.

[Dr. William Weber]

Oh, please, no, I didn't mean to.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, we'd be glad. Now, just wait a minute, Kitty. I have an office of my own. Yeah, you do it that and I can conduct my business affairs there. So you just come with me, Dr. Wimmer.

[Dr. William Weber]

Certainly, Dr. Adams. Good day, Ms. Russell. Marshall.

[Commercial Voice]

Bye.

[Dr. William Weber]

Doc.

[Dr. Adams]

Sounded kind of hoppy to me. He's not happy, Kitty.

[Dr. William Weber]

It's his professional pride. He doesn't often get a chance to show it.

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[Dr. Adams]

Ah. Come right in, Doctor.

[Dr. William Weber]

Thank you.

[Dr. Adams]

Sit down. Oh, here. Thank you. Well, it's never easy to learn of an old friend's death. We doctors run into it all the time. But it's never easy.

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes. I'm sorry to bring the news, Dr. Adams, but Dr. Wilson wanted it that way. You must have been very close at one time. Yes.

[Dr. Adams]

Yes, very close. Henry and I went through medical college together.

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, sir.

[Dr. Adams]

Started up in practice. Then the war came. Life has many dislocations, Dr. Weber.

[Dr. William Weber]

It does indeed. My purpose in coming here, Dr. Adams, was not merely to bring you the unhappy news of Henry Wilson's death. It was to outline some of his last wishes. They concern you.

[Dr. Adams]

Concern me?

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, sir. Dr. Wilson wanted your help.

[Dr. Adams]

I don't know what you're getting at, Dr. Weber. It doesn't make sense. Successful man like Henry Wilson wanting help from me?

[Dr. William Weber]

It's because of his success.

[Dr. Adams]

I don't understand.

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, well, Dr. Wilson had established a clinic in Philadelphia.

[Dr. Adams]

Yes, I've heard of it.

[Dr. William Weber]

That's why I'm here. He wanted you to take charge of it after his death. He.

[Dr. Adams]

He wanted me?

[Dr. William Weber]

He had a high professional opinion of you, Dr. Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

We handled some interesting cases together. Very interesting.

[Dr. William Weber]

But even more than your professional ability, Dr. Wilson respected your judgment in handling people.

[Dr. Adams]

I don't understand.

[Dr. William Weber]

There's some fine young doctors at his clinic, but he felt the man in charge should be an older doctor.

[Dr. Adams]

I'm older already.

[Dr. William Weber]

A man of seasoned judgment as well as professional skill. A man of varied experience. Well, a man like you, Dr. Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

I see.

[Dr. William Weber]

It would mean a life of greatly increased medical opportunity for you. Advanced methods, research. And it would mean a life of greater. Well, comfort.

[Dr. Adams]

That would be something, wouldn't it, after all these years. A chance to go back to practice medicine as I started out to practice it.

[Dr. William Weber]

It would be a position of considerable importance and influence, Dr. Adams. And I should think of considerable financial satisfaction. Dr. Wilson wanted to be sure the job was attractive to you. He wanted you to come.

[Dr. Adams]

Yes, that would be something.

[Narrator]

Doc.

[Dr. Adams]

Dial. Come in, boy. It's the Billy. Oh, it's his arm, Doc. Monster. You was to look at it. Oh, well, sure, sure. Come on in, Billy. You won't be able to ride that new colt with a bum arm, will you? All right, then, come in. Come in. It won't hurt you none, Billy. Now then, boy, let's have a look at it. Oh, yes. Looks like you're falling off that colt already. That's right, Doc. He sure did. Well, we'll have to put this back together for you then, Billy. Oh, Dr. Weber, would you mind getting some gauze and splints out of that cupboard over there?

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, yes, certainly.

[Dr. Adams]

Now, let's see, Billy. I guess the first thing to do is to get that shirt off.

[Dr. William Weber]

Here they are, doctor.

[Dr. Adams]

Adam. Oh, thank you. All right now, Billy. We'll fix you up as good as new. Thank you, Doc. Bye. Bye, boys.

[Dr. William Weber]

The youngsters stood that very well, didn't he?

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, they have to learn to stand things when they're young and on the prairie. It's a harsh land.

[Dr. William Weber]

Well, you know, Doctor, if you stop to think of the proposal I brought with me.

[Dr. Adams]

I've been thinking of it.

[Dr. William Weber]

Life wouldn't be quite so harsh in Philadelphia, though. I must say, little boys break their arms there, too.

[Dr. Adams]

Well, they always did. Yes, Dr. Webber. Life would be easy. That's not what I'm thinking about the most. It's the thought of the equipment. Chance to use the latest method to talk things over with doctors. Media library. I'd have to learn how to act, Dr. Weber.

[Dr. William Weber]

Oh, no, Dr. Wilson didn't worry about that.

[Dr. Adams]

Ah, Henry was an old and faithful friend.

[Andrew Rines]

All right.

[Dr. Adams]

Well, Doc, there's a fellow that was just sprung into jail and he's been shot. And Mr. Dillon said for you to come. Was he bleeding bad? Just. Oh, my, yes. Like a stuck hog. I'll be right there. Hello. This is Dr. Weber.

[Dr. William Weber]

Chester. Hello, Chester.

[Dr. Adams]

How you, doctor? Well, I reckon I'll get back downstairs. Yeah, but. Go on, Chester. Go on. I'm coming out.

[Dr. William Weber]

Here's your bag, Dr. Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, thank you. Thank you. Say, you'd make a good assistant, Dr. Weber. Would you like to come with me?

[Dr. William Weber]

I would indeed.

[Dr. Adams]

You know, sometimes gunshot wounds cause a lot of trouble. Even if they don't hit a vital spot. Ill, bleeding, infection. In constant danger of lock jaw.

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, a gun can cause many problems.

[Dr. Adams]

Too many, Doctor.

[Commercial Voice]

Dr. Adams. Dr. Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, hello, Miss Hoffman.

[Commercial Voice]

I was just coming to see you, Doctor.

[Dr. Adams]

Have to be a little later, then, Mrs. Hoffman.

[Commercial Voice]

It ain't that I need you, Dr. Adams. I just want to thank you. Why, there ain't hardly anybody who'll believe I'm up and around too soon.

[Dr. Adams]

That's fine, fine. But we're in kind of a hurry.

[Commercial Voice]

And the baby. You wouldn't know there'd been a bit of trouble about him. He's eaten like he was trying to catch up for these, Pa. Well, that's Goodman.

[Dr. Adams]

But you'll have to excuse me now.

[Commercial Voice]

I just wanted to say a word of thanks to you, doctor. Bonnie likes a chance to say a thanks.

[Dr. William Weber]

Sounds like a satisfied customer.

[Dr. Adams]

Preia placenta. That was a dangerous delivery, Doctor. She's lucky.

[Dr. William Weber]

You can't very well afford to specialize, can you, Doctor?

[Dr. Adams]

I specialize in Dodge City. Let's see about that.

[Dr. William Weber]

Bullet wound.

[Dr. Adams]

Really isn't exactly Philadelphia of food, Dr. Weber, but it keeps us going.

[Dr. William Weber]

All doctors learn to eat when they get the chance. Though I must say, our pace is generally slower than yours. I dare say your morning has been.

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[Dr. William Weber]

A broken arm, bullet wound, pair of tween.

[Dr. Adams]

And don't forget the sick horse.

[Dr. William Weber]

I. I'm not likely to forget that. No, seriously, Dr. Adams, don't you think the practice I can offer you in Philadelphia would give you a more productive life.

[Dr. Adams]

I'm trying to get the time to think about it, Dr. Weber. I can't deny that it is an interesting idea. It's very interesting.

[Dr. William Weber]

The opportunity, the opportunities for participating in medical advances would be tremendous and I should think most satisfying. And there's something else, doctor, that I don't wish to sound presumptuous.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, don't you worry about it. I know I'm getting older.

[Dr. William Weber]

It's just that life might be easy.

[Dr. Adams]

Doc. Doc, it's Mary. She's fainted dead away. I can't rouse her. Where is she? Well, she's out to the place. I had a ride to get you. All right, Tom, go on back to her. I'll come right away, doc. Right away. Oh, you stay on and finish your dinner, doctor.

[Dr. William Weber]

Well, certainly not. I don't want to miss any of this.

[Dr. Adams]

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[Dr. William Weber]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Dr. Adams]

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[Dr. Adams]

Doc, I'm glad you got here so fast.

[Dr. William Weber]

She's roused some, but it hurts her awful bad.

[Dr. Adams]

All right, Tom. Oh, this is Dr. Weber from somebody else. Hello. We'll look at it together.

[Dr. William Weber]

Hello, Tom.

[Dr. Adams]

Doc? Yes, Tom?

[Dr. William Weber]

You sure this fellow's a good doctor?

[Dr. Adams]

I'm sure he is. Tom. Let's go. In is G as good as you are, doc? Most people say he was better.

[Dr. William Weber]

I'd want to be sure before he seen Mary. You can be sure.

[Dr. Adams]

Okay. I'll tell her you're here.

[Dr. William Weber]

Thanks for your recommendation, doctor. A man wouldn't get far without her.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, they just know me in here, doc. Well, hello, mary.

[Dr. William Weber]

This is Dr. Weber.

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Doug, can you help me?

[Dr. Adams]

If you'll let me. That operation. I told you, Mary, you should have had it before. It's the only chance you've got, Tom. I, I can't say no again, Mary. You just took too bad. You go ahead, doc. Will you assist me, Dr. Williams?

[Dr. William Weber]

I'd be proud to, Dr. Adams. Doctor Adams. Doctor Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, I'm sorry. I, I was thinking.

[Dr. William Weber]

I, I, I wondered if you'd noticed, but it looks to me like. Like an Indian waiting there by the road.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, yes. Yes, I see him.

[Dr. William Weber]

Well, I, I, I guess the best way is to pay no attention to him, isn't it? No, Dr. Adams.

[Dr. Adams]

He wants to talk to me.

[Dr. William Weber]

Are you sure you should?

[Dr. Adams]

Well, hello, strongbird.

[Dr. William Weber]

I bring robe.

[Dr. Adams]

That is a fine robe, Strongbird. You killed a big buffalo.

[Dr. William Weber]

The robe is for my son's eyes.

[Dr. Adams]

You didn't need to bring a gift, strongbird. I was glad to help you.

[Dr. William Weber]

White doctor brings sight back to sun. Strong bird bring thanks from his people.

[Dr. Adams]

You tell your people that they're welcome. I thank them for the rope. Yeah.

[Dr. William Weber]

Strong bird. Go.

[Dr. Adams]

Doctor Webber, can you hold this robe for me?

[Dr. William Weber]

Oh, yes, certainly. Yes, certainly. Doctor Adams. You treat Indians too well.

[Dr. Adams]

Only when they're lefty, Dr. Weber. Only when they're left with you. Dr. Adams. Yes.

[Dr. William Weber]

We have a lot of things to offer you in Philadelphia, But I was wrong about one thing. We can't offer you more variety. I have seen some astounding things today. I just watched you perform a delicate and dangerous operation under the crudest circumstances. And perform it with as much skill as though you had the latest equipment.

[Dr. Adams]

Well, you learn to use what you've got, Dr. Weather.

[Dr. William Weber]

And I've seen you receive thanks from a wild Indian.

[Dr. Adams]

Oh, Indians are people.

[Dr. William Weber]

You know. I wasn't so sure at first, Dr. Adams, but now I know. We would be very lucky to have you in Philadelphia, if you feel you can come.

[Dr. Adams]

Well, I'd, I'd like to come, but.

[Dr. William Weber]

But you're not coming, are you?

[Dr. Adams]

No, I guess I'm not. A man has to stay where he's needed. I haven't made much of a mark in medicine. Then maybe I'd have more of a chance of that. But. But I'm needed here, Dr.

[Andrew Rines]

Weather.

[Dr. Adams]

I'm needed here. Can you understand that?

[Dr. William Weber]

I can understand it, Dr. Evans. And I can even envy you.

[Dr. Adams]

Here's your bag, Dr. Weber.

[Dr. William Weber]

Thank you. Here's a payment from my bill.

[Dr. Adams]

Thank you, sir. I hope you had a pleasant stay in Dodge City. Oh, yes.

[Dr. William Weber]

Yes, indeed.

[Dr. Adams]

It was certainly a pleasure having a man like you visit us. I hope you'll come again.

[Dr. William Weber]

Thank you.

[Dr. Adams]

We don't get a chance to see a fine doctor and dodge very often.

[Dr. William Weber]

Oh, yes, you do, Mr. Doby. Yes, you do. Every day. Foreign.

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[Dr. Adams]

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[Narrator]

The CBS Radio Network. To be able to bring you on this station each weekday the songs of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. In addition to the sparkling Bing Crosby Rosemary Clooney Show. We're equally delighted to present at this same address each weekday. The assorted talents of Art Link Letter, the House Party Man, Gary Moore and Durward Kirby. And the rousing Arthur Godfrey Time. There's no business like show business. And nowhere else such a fine sampling of the same. Than on this blockbuster CBS Radio Network entertainment festival. Best, nicest thing about it is, should you miss any or all of these great stars on a Monday. You can catch right up with them the next day. Or any weekday you're so inclined. Remember, nowhere else can you enjoy each and every weekday. The Bing Crosby Rosemary Clooney Show. The conversational gifts of Gary Moore and his perfect foil, Derward Kirby. The kids comedy and cut ups of Art Linkletter's House Party. And the air of Glee with gusto that's a specialty of Arthur Godrey Time. Produced and directed in Hollywood by Norman McDonald's stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon.

[Dr. William Weber]

U.S. marshal. The story was specially written for Gunsmoke.

[Narrator]

By Marion Clark with editorial supervision by John Meston. Featured in the cast were John Dana.

[Dr. William Weber]

Virginia Gregg, Vic Peron, Ralph Moody, Sam.

[Narrator]

Edwards and James Nuther. Harley Bear is Chester, Howard McNear is Doc, and Georgia Ellis is Kitty. This is George Walsh inviting you to join us again next week when CBS Radio presents another story on Gun Mode.

[Dr. Adams]

The laughs are on arthur godfrey every weekday on the cbs radio network.

[Andrew Rines]

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