Gentleman’s Disagreement | Gunsmoke (07-26-52)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: Gunsmoke – “Gentleman's Disagreement” (07-26-52) Hosted by Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: March 10, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this digitized and restored episode, host Andrew Rhynes presents Gunsmoke’s “Gentleman's Disagreement” (original air date: July 26, 1952), a gripping tale that weaves themes of honor, justice, and personal loyalty within the harsh realities of the Old West. Marshal Matt Dillon must navigate the threats of violence and vigilante justice as a feud from the past arrives in Dodge City, placing friends and strangers alike in his path.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights

1. A Past That Returns: Ed Beaudry Comes to Dodge

• Plot Trigger: Jeannie Wells arrives at Matt Dillon’s office, panicked about Ed Beaudry’s arrival. She fears he has come to kill her husband, Bert, because she left Ed years ago to marry Bert.
  • Jeannie (03:03): “He's come here looking for Bert to kill him. He swore he would. Matt, what are we going to do?”
• Dillon’s Conflict: Matt struggles between upholding the law and aiding old friends.
  • Matt (03:21): “I'm supposed to maintain law and order... My job doesn't leave much leeway to mix in on personal quarrels.”

2. Tense Confrontation at the Texas Trail

• Matt Faces Beaudry: Matt tracks Ed to the Texas Trail saloon.
  • Matt (05:21): “You came here to kill Burt Wells, didn't you?”
• Beaudry’s Attitude: He tries to justify his intention, calling it a fair fight.
  • Ed Beaudry (05:24): “Murder's one thing. Calling a man in a fair fight, that's another.”
• Personal Stakes Surface: Beaudry taunts Matt about his past with Jeannie.
  • Beaudry (05:38): “You’re just doing a personal favor for an old friend... Jeannie always did have a weak.”

3. Bert Wells’ Dilemma

• Matt Warns Bert: Matt urges Bert to avoid confrontation.
  • Matt (08:28): “Why start now? If you let Beaudrey call a showdown, he'll kill you.”
• Bert’s Honor: Bert refuses to run from Beaudry, equating avoidance with cowardice.
  • Bert (09:06): “Wouldn't be much honor either, Jeannie. A man can't run and still call himself a man.”

4. Countdown to Showdown & Sudden Violence

• The Threat Grows: Beaudry delivers an ultimatum—he’ll kill Bert by sundown (12:50).
• Unexpected Attack: Just before sundown, Beaudry is found murdered in an alley, struck from behind (14:56).
  • Chester (14:56): “Somebody sneaked up behind him with a hammer...”

5. Suspicion, Evidence, and Injustice

• Bert Accused: The hammer is traced to Bert, making him the prime suspect despite his protests of innocence.
  • Matt (16:53): “The circumstances are all in your favor. But this way they'll call it murder. And they'll be right. ‘Cause that's what it was.”
• Bert’s Lament: Bert ponders fate and the moments that could have altered his path.
  • Bert (17:50): “We must have had a choice somewhere, back down the line. When — where was it? We could have stopped and turned back.”

6. The Mob’s Justice and a Critical Clue

• Town Tensions Rise: Barflies and townsfolk, believing Bert guilty, prepare to take matters into their own hands; rumors swirl as tempers flare.
  • Matt (25:53): “So, you're not going to stand for it, huh? Well, just what are you planning to do?”
• A Bribe Reveals the Truth: Marshal Dillon notices a suspect, Tulsa Jim Nixon, spending gold coins like the ones Beaudry brought to town.
  • Matt (26:14): “Aren’t many Double Eagles around… Baudry had a lot of them. Now you…”

7. Jeannie’s Intervention and Tulsa’s Exposure

• Jeannie Clarifies: She reveals Nixon had the opportunity to steal the blacksmith's hammer and set up Bert (26:37).
  • Jeannie (26:47): “Jim came into my husband's shop late this afternoon. His horse had thrown a shoe. He had plenty of chance to steal that hammer.”
• Matt’s Justice: Dillon arrests Tulsa, solving the case just as mob violence is about to explode (27:13).
  • Matt (27:13): “Tulsa, you're under arrest for murder.”

8. Resolution and Emotional Farewell

• Bert Freed: Chester accompanies Jeannie to release Bert from jail (27:47).
• Bittersweet End: Matt and Kitty reflect on the costs of drifting, justice, and personal sacrifice.
  • Kitty (29:11): “When are you going to help yourself, Matt?”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Matt’s Inner Struggle (14:02):
  • Kitty: “Another killing and you in the middle again. Why, Matt?”
  • Matt: “It's a job, Kitty. Somebody's gotta do it.”
• The Cost of Justice (29:01):
  • Kitty: “She called. And you helped her.”
  • Matt: “Yeah, I guess... That's sad, Matt.”
• Reflection on Drifting and Lost Chances (28:34):
  • Kitty: “You knew her before, didn't you, Matt?”
  • Matt: “I met her in Louisville one summer... A man misses out on things by drifting.”

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Key Timestamps for Reference

• 00:43 – Andrew Rhynes introduces the episode and its restoration
• 03:03 – Jeannie Wells reveals Beaudry’s threat
• 05:21 – Matt confronts Beaudry at the Texas Trail
• 12:50 – Beaudry’s ultimatum, the impending showdown
• 14:56 – Beaudry found dead; Bert is accused
• 16:53 – Matt confronts Bert about the murder weapon
• 26:14 – Matt uncovers evidence against Tulsa Jim Nixon
• 27:13 – Tulsa’s arrest for Beaudry’s murder
• 27:47 – Bert's release from jail
• 28:34 – Matt and Kitty’s reflective conversation

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Episode Tone & Style

The episode maintains a classic “Gunsmoke” atmosphere: tense, reflective, laced with realism and melancholy. The dialogue is succinct, often poignant, reflecting the stoicism and burdens of frontier life. The sound design, highlighted by the podcast’s restoration, brings nuanced life to vintage drama, immersing listeners in the world of Dodge City with every gunshot, footstep, and saloon murmur.

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Final Thoughts

“Gentleman's Disagreement” is more than a western standoff; it’s an exploration of law, loyalty, and regret. The episode showcases the enduring conflicts between duty and emotion as well as the wild unpredictability of frontier justice. Marshal Matt Dillon’s resolve is tested, as are the bonds of friendship—and listeners are left in the echo of choices made, and others lost to the drifting winds of the West.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

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 dates July 26, 1952 and and the title is Gentleman's Disagreement. Hope you enjoy. And again, thanks for listening.

[A]

Around Dodge City and the territory on west, there's just one way to handle the killers and the spoilers, and that's with the U.S. marshall and the smell of gun smoke. Gun Smoke. Starring William Conrad. The story of the violence that moved west with young America. The story of a man who moved with it.

[C]

Matt Dillon, United States Marshall. Matt. Oh, man.

[A]

Jeannie, what's the matter? Good morning, Ms. Wells.

[C]

Good morning, Chester. Man, I've got to talk to you.

[A]

Sure, Chester. You folks will have to excuse me. I can't be puttering around the office all day. I'll be in the back if you want me.

[C]

Yeah, Matt, he's here in Dodge City. I just saw him. He came in on the morning train.

[A]

You mean Ed Beaudrey?

[C]

Yes. It's been four years, Matt. I'd begun to hope he'd forget. Hope he wouldn't find us.

[A]

From what you've told me, Boudre doesn't sound like a man who ever forgets.

[C]

He's come here looking for Bert to kill him. He swore he would. Matt, what are we going to do?

[A]

I don't know. What's Bert think about it?

[C]

He doesn't know yet. He's busy at the blacksmith shop. Matt, you've got to help us. You're the only real friend we have out here.

[A]

It might make it easier if I weren't. Jeannie, I'm supposed to maintain law and order and digest. My job doesn't leave much leeway to mix in on personal quarrels.

[C]

There's no quarrel. It's just that Ed Beaudry's a hot tempered fool. Bert never did anything to him.

[A]

He married you, didn't he?

[C]

A woman has a right to change her mind, Matt.

[A]

Maybe Baudry doesn't think so.

[C]

Matt, you. You promised Me once in Louisville?

[A]

Yeah. Yeah. No. All right, Jeannie, go on home and don't say anything to Bert. I'll talk to Beautrey. Thank you.

[C]

I'll never forget it. I. Goodbye, Ms.

[A]

Chester. Yes, sir. I'll be right there, Mr. Dylan. Did Ms. Wells leave? Yeah. Find couple of Wellses. Did you know them before they came out west? Not bert. I do, Mrs. Wells. I guess we better drop over to the Texas Trail, Chester. There's a fella in town planning to do some killing.

[C]

Matt. Been a long time. Hello, Chester.

[A]

Miss Kitty.

[C]

Come sit down, Matt. Tell me about things.

[A]

I can't right now, Kitty. We're looking for a fella. Thought he might have come in here sooner or later.

[C]

They all do. Stranger. Matt?

[A]

Yeah. He came in on the morning train. His name's Ed Bowdre.

[C]

Oh, him there. The bar, Matt. Third from the end, next to Tulsa. Jim Nixon. He's buying Irish whiskey for everybody.

[A]

Thank you. Kidding? Come on, Chester. Yes, sir.

[C]

Watch yourself, Matt.

[A]

Yeah, sure, Kitty. I'll see you later. All right. Bartender, set up another round of Jameson's for the house. Your name? Beaudry. Oh, that's right. Mr. Matt Dillon. I'm a U.S. marshal here. I like to talk to you. Fine. Go ahead and talk. Tulsa. Suppose you'll move on down the bar for a couple of minutes, huh? Oh, what's the idea, Marshall? This man's a friend of mine. You're not very particular about your friends. Now, go on. Tulsa drift. Mr. Baudry, you. You came here to kill Burt Wells, didn't you? Dead, I. Well, here's some advice. Don't do it. Take the next train and get out of town. Is that official? Is. What's the charge, Marshall? None yet. Murder, if you go through it. Well, not the way I understand it. Murder's one thing. Calling a man in a fair fight, that's another thing. Bowdrey, I'm the law here in Dodge and I don't see it as a fair fight. Bert's a blacksmith and he's not used to handling a gun. You are. So I'm told. Who told you, Marshall? I don't know anybody here. Wait a minute, Dylan. Yeah? I heard Jeannie mention you. You knew her back in Louisville before she ran out. We'll leave her out of this pod. So that's it. This isn't official. You're just doing a personal favor for an old friend. Probably a very close friend. Jeannie always did have a weak. I warned you once. All right, hold it now. Get up, Boudrick. That was A mistake, Dylan. Now I'll have to kill you, too. I'm not a blacksmith, B. I'll look you up just soon as I finished with Bert. Will if you kill Bert, you won't have to look me up. Bert. Bert. Huh? Oh, Matt. I didn't see you come in. I wanted to talk to you, Bert. About what, Matt? Ed Beaudry's in town. Beaudry? Well, it was bound to happen sometimes. Has he been bothering Jeannie? No. She just happened to see him get off the train this morning. She came and told me. She shouldn't have done it, Matt. It's not your problem. Maybe it is, Bert. I'm the law on dodge. And the law doesn't like the idea of personal grudges ended up in the killing. What do you aim to do? Prevent it if I can. Well, I wish you luck. You haven't worn that gun for two years, Bert. Why start now? I've got no choice, Matt. You know that. You mean you got no chance. If you let Beaudrey call a showdown, he'll kill you, baby. Look, Burke, why don't you take to the prairie, hold up for a week or so while I figure some way of running Beaudry out of town, huh? Would you do it, Matt? Hide out and let somebody else do your fighting for you? What I'd do is decide the point, Burke.

[C]

Jeannie, there's a law against killing. It's Matt's job to enforce it. If you went away, there wouldn't be any fight.

[A]

Wouldn't be much honor either, Jeannie. Man can't run and still call himself a man.

[C]

He can run from a mad dog, and that's what Ed Beaudry is. He never had any claim on me.

[A]

Appears he thought he did. Matt, you know where Beaudry stands? I talked to him in the Texas Trail. He probably took one of the rooms upstairs. Like to walk over there with me? Well, if that's the way you want it.

[C]

No, Bert, you.

[A]

I'll get my hat. Be right with you.

[C]

Bert, you've got to stop it.

[A]

Yeah? How?

[C]

I don't know, but there must be something you can do.

[A]

Yeah, there is. Boy, it's shaping up. I can probably arrest the survivor. There's still time to turn back, Burt. Afraid not, Matt. I should have had it out with Baudry back there in Kentucky five years ago. Jeannie wanted to run away and avoid trouble. And she was so beautiful. It was hard to argue with her. Yeah, I know. Be hard on her if anything happened to you. Life's always hard on a woman. I guess worse out here on the prairie. Look out for a Matt in case I. Well, I mean, if anything. Mr. Dillon. Huh? Oh. What is it, Chester? Baldry left the saloon a little while ago. Went over to the Liver stable to hire a horse. Huh? I think he's riding out to your place, Mr. Wells. He's been doing a lot of talking. Jeannie will be there alone, Matt. I better get back home. Won't be necessary. Here comes Baudry now. I won't draw unless he does, Matt. Heads up, Jester. Yes, sir. Oh, boy. Oh, just riding out to call on you, Wells. I decided you'd had plenty of time to look me up. No reason to Bawdrey. Most men would figure they had reason. Somebody been in a local saloon, tell them their wife's history. You don't draw, Bert. Chester, cover Beaudry. Just keep your hands still, Mr. Bowdrey. You're fast with that gun, Dylan. Fast enough, Mr. Bodri. You make a good bodyguard. Too bad you can't ride her 24 hours a day. I told you what to expect if you keep pushing this thing, Mr. Boudre. Now use some sense and get out of town while you're still alive. I've been in lots of towns, Dylan. I left them all alive. Wells, I've been planning to kill you for five years. Plans don't always work out. Listen, Will, you got till sundown. After that, I'm going to shoot you on sight. All right, Mr. Baudry. If you finish speaking your piece, move along. Why, surely, Mr. Adela. See you later. Well, still a couple of hours before sundown. Think I'd like to spend them with Jeannie. I'll see you, Matt. Yes, sure. Goodbye, ber. I declare, I. I just can't see any way of stopping it, Mr. Dillon. I can't either. I'd sure hate to be in Burt Wells shoes. I'd hate worse to be in Beaudry's. He'll never submit to arrest, Chester. I'm gonna have to.

[C]

Why don't you relax, Matt? You're nervous as a cat.

[A]

Yeah. Now stay nervous, Kitty, until I find out what's happened to those two.

[C]

Vaudreu slipped out the back way just at dusk. Piano players saw him.

[A]

Yeah, Burke pulled the same trick. I had a couple of boys watching the blacksmith shop, but he managed to give them a slip.

[C]

There's nothing you can do now, Max. Well, another killing and you in the middle again. Why, Matt?

[A]

Why do you do it? It's a job, Kitty. Somebody's gotta do it.

[C]

But why you? There are other things in life if you look around for em.

[A]

Well, maybe I will someday.

[C]

Will you look my way, Matt? Well, Matt, I. I brought my kit.

[A]

No. For kid. Ah. Where are the victims? No victims yet. Doc, you're jumping the gun. Well, I understand it's gonna be a real showdown.

[C]

The boys at the bar are offering two to one on Beaudry.

[A]

That's about the odds. I figure if the shooting really starts. Oh, it'll start all right. Oh, and there's not a thing in the world can stop it. Chester, what are you doing in here? I told you to watch that street. Yes, sir, I know you did. The fight's as likely to start out there as any place else. No, sir, Mr. Dillon. I guess there's not gonna be any fight. What? They just found Bowdrey lying in the alley down the block.

[C]

Math.

[A]

Somebody sneaked up behind him with a hammer. He sure did. We'll return for the second act of gun smoke in just a moment. But first, what is the connection between the statue in the square and a pair of thugs who are definitely not on the square with the law? Tonight on Gangbusters hear the complete details of this exciting case taken from actual police files. Remember, it's Gangbusters later tonight and most of these same CBS radio stations don't miss it. Now the second act of gun smoke. It. No light showing around the house, Mr. John? No, not a shop either. He might have skipped out. Well, what about his wife, though? I don't know, Chester. I can't figure any of this. It's not like Bert to pull a sneaking trick like that. Hold it.

[C]

Don't move.

[A]

He's there by the tree. Chester. Yes, sir. Bert, who is it? Who's that? Matt? Chester's with me. You better put away the gun. All right, Matt. I thought it was somebody else. Who, Bert? You know who. Bowdrey, of course. Guess I better take your gun. Official, Matt. Official. Well, I got no quality of the law here. Thank you. Now, why did you do it? What do you mean? If it had been a gunfight, the law couldn't have touched you. The circumstances are all in your favor. But this way they'll call it murder. And they'll be right. Cause that's what it was. Matt, what are you talking about? It's no use. You left the hammer lying right beside his body. Got your shop brand carved in the handle. Whose body you talking about? You mean Beaudry? Yeah, sure. Beaudrey. Matt, you're making a mistake. I went looking for Beaudry. Yes, but I didn't find him. Then I come back here. I was afraid to leave Jeannie there in the house, alone. I didn't do it. Match or wrong. It's not up to me, Bert. It's the court's job. All I can do is take in the evidence is too strong and I got no choice. No choice. I didn't have a choice either. We must have had a choice somewhere, back down the line. When. Where was it? We could have stopped and turned back. I'm a marshal, not a philosopher. Now, let's go. What about Jeannie? I gotta tell her. Chester will take care of it. Be better if you do it, Matt. You're a friend. That'd make it easier. I'd rather not, if you don't mind. Now, come on, let's go. All right, Bert. Step inside. Four years we've been friends, Matt. I never thought it would come to this. Neither did I. You said you didn't find any money on him. It could have been robbery. I made to look like robbery. Either way, there's nothing I can do. Now, you better step inside. And I'll. I'll bring you some blankets and tobacco. If you want anything else, let me know. Wish I knew how Genie was taking it. She'll be all right. She's a fine girl. Matt. Matt, look out for her, will you? Bert, A man's job is one thing, friendship's another. This prairie country is rough and tough and wild at the best. And without the law, nobody could survive in it. That means putting friendship aside sometimes. But the man still doesn't forget. Yeah, I'll look out for her. Thanks, man. I'll see you later. There you get you prisoner tucked in safely? Mac? What about B? He's dead. Absolutely dead. Like I never saw anybody any deader. Blacksmith Hammond makes a mighty fine weapon. Yeah, at least for sneaking up behind. I can't figure Bert doing that. It's not like him. Sometimes a man changes under pressure, Duck. I can't figure it either. What would you say his chances are? Bad straws all point one way. Maybe somebody's been messing with the straw stack. Who? That's a good question. The court'll ask it. Yeah, if he ever gets there. What do you mean? I just come from Texas Trail a while ago and some of the boys are kind of riled up. They're talking real loose. No law against talking. Doubt if they aim to leave it at talking, Matt, they figure the evidence is a little on the weak side. A court might turn burnt loose. So they're saying. It's up to them. They're just mad because they've lost their source of free drink. Well, maybe so, but you better keep your eyes open, man. Yeah, I know that fact, Doc. They hunt in the dark and pull down stragglers. Mostly they just talk. So don't worry. Burton jail. And that's where he's going to stay.

[C]

Matt. Matt, are.

[A]

Yeah, I'm here. Wait a minute. I'll light the lamp.

[C]

What were you doing sitting here in the dark?

[A]

Yeah. Just thinking, Wondering. You shouldn't have come here, Jeannie.

[C]

Matt, I want to see Bert.

[A]

No visitors after dark. That's a jail rule.

[C]

Rules don't have to be enforced.

[A]

Mine do. Burke's a prisoner, same as any other prisoner. He's charged with murder.

[C]

He didn't do it, Matt.

[A]

It's not for me to say, but

[C]

you know he didn't. You know Bert. You know he wouldn't do a thing like that. Sneak up behind a man's back in the dark.

[A]

Not the Cord Genie.

[C]

I know. And they'll believe he did it.

[A]

The night train's coming in. Hope it's not bringing in trouble.

[C]

The morning train did. Matt, I want to see Bert.

[A]

I told you that she. Why, you little fool. Give me the gun. No.

[C]

I warn you, Matt.

[A]

Stay down. Give me the gun.

[C]

No. Matt. So help me out.

[A]

Said hand it over.

[C]

You knew I wouldn't.

[A]

You. Yeah. Now what did you hope to gain?

[C]

I don't know. Get burnt out, maybe. I don't know. None of this is his fault. Something's got to be done, Matt. You've got to help me.

[A]

Mr. Dillon. Yeah, what is it, Chester? I. I just come from the Texas Trail. I think there's going to be some trouble. Trouble? The bunch that hangs out around there are doing a lot of drinking and talking up the idea of coming over here to the jail.

[C]

Oh, no.

[A]

Maybe we ought to go over there and do some talking ourselves. Ginny, I think the best thing for you to do is to go back home and stay there till morning. Now, don't worry about this. Nothing's gonna happen.

[C]

But, Matt, you can't handle that crowd alone.

[A]

I've been handling things alone for a long time. All right. Those that Jim Nixon's the one who's been aging them on Mr. Dylan over there at the end of the bar. Yeah, he struck up an acquaintance with Votary when he first got off the train. Guess he figures he's an old partner by now. Well, come on. Yes.

[C]

Matt. Matt, wait.

[A]

Later, Kitty. I got some business with the Boys at the.

[C]

That's what I mean, Tulsa. Jim's been buying them drinks for the last two hours. They're in a real nasty mood.

[A]

So?

[C]

So be careful, Matt, that's all.

[A]

Just be careful, Kitty. I'm the carefulest man you know. Sure, sure, we got the law here, Dodge. Supposedly. But what kind of a law is it that lets a man sneak up behind somebody in the dark and murder him in cold blood? I don't know, Telson. Suppose you tell me. Dylan. Now don't let me interrupt you. You were doing fine. Well, this is quite an audience. You got all the panhandlers, bums and barflies and Dodge, it's quite a collection. Well, calling names won't change the facts, Dylan. What facts? A friend of yours, Burt Wells. That sneakin cowardly murderer. That's for the court to decide. To the court. They'll turn them loose. They work hand in glove with you, Dylan. We're not going to stand for it, all right?

[C]

Shut up.

[A]

We want it. So you're not going to stand for it, huh? Well, just what are you planning to do? You'll find out in due time, Dylan. Or tend to set him up again all around. You've turned into quite a free spender, Tulsa. I never knew you to Double Eagle gold piece. You mind if I take a look at it? It's good. Don't worry about that. Yeah, I'm sure it is. Where'd you get it? That's my business, Dylan. So you're the one who killed Baudry. That's a lie. I thought Robin him was just a cover up, but it wasn't. There aren't many Double Eagles around, Dodge. Baudry had a lot of them. Now you. Why would you get a pocket full of gold pieces? Tulsa Wells killed Bowdrey. The blacksmith hammer was lying right beside him.

[C]

Yes, where you left it. What does she mean, Tulsa? Jim came into my husband's shop late this afternoon. His horse had thrown a shoe. He had plenty of chance to steal that hammer.

[A]

She's lying. Where did you get the gold, Tulsa? A liar. I wanted. I won it in the poker game last week. When or when the trail herd would. Elsa, you're under arrest for murder. Oh no. You'll never take me. All right, Doc. You better get up on inquest.

[C]

Compounded Matcha.

[A]

You never give me any chance to practice on life alive people. Yeah, you wouldn't know what to do with them, Doc.

[C]

Well, I do get fewer complaints this way. Matt. Matt, does this mean at Bird's free?

[A]

He shouldn't have come here, Jeannie. Yeah, he's free. Chester will go with you over to the jail and let him out.

[C]

Thank you, Matt. Thank you for everything. You told me one time in Louisville.

[A]

That Louisville. That was a long time ago and a long way off. So. Goodbye, Jeannie.

[C]

Goodbye, Matt. What's it all about, Matt?

[A]

What? What's anything all about? Kidding, Professor. What do you say? Well, let's have a little tune, huh? Why, sure thing, Mr. Dillon. What'd you like to hear? Oh, how about that one of Fosters Genie? Genie? With the light brown hair? You bet.

[C]

You knew her before, didn't you, Matt?

[A]

I met her in Louisville one summer. Saw her quite a lot for a couple of months, and then I drifted out west.

[C]

A man misses out on things by drifting.

[A]

I told her then if she ever needed help to. To call on me.

[C]

Well, she called. And you helped her.

[A]

Yeah, I guess.

[B]

Anyway.

[A]

That's sad, Matt. Yeah. Yeah, Kitty.

[C]

When are you going to help yourself?

[A]

Gunsmoke under the direction of Norman Macdonald stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, U.S. marshal. Tonight's story was specially written for Gunsmoke by Les Crutchfield with music composed and conducted by Rex Corey. Featured in our cast were Tom Tully, Lynn Allen, Larry Dobkin, Georgia Ellis and Barney Phillips. Parley Bear as chester and Howard McNear as Doc. Join us again next week as Matt Dillon, U.S. marshal fights to bring law and order out of the wild violence of the west in gun smoke. What are the tunes most people like best? For the answer to that question, listen to Robert Q. Lewis's Wax Works later tonight over most of these same CBS radio stations. Stay tuned now for Broadway Is My Beat, which follows immediately over most of these same radio stations. Roy Rowan speaking on a Sunday afternoon. The music's delightful on the CBS Radio Network. Foreign.

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