Kitty Love | Gunsmoke (02-19-61)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns – Kitty Love | Gunsmoke (02-19-61)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Original Air Date: October 5, 2025 (podcast release)
Restored Episode: Gunsmoke “Kitty Love” (Aired: Feb 19, 1961)

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Main Theme & Purpose

In this episode, listeners are transported to the heart of Dodge City with a classic Gunsmoke Western–the restored radio drama “Kitty Love.” The story explores loyalty, longing, and moral ambiguity, primarily through the character of Miss Kitty as she faces heartbreak, duty, and danger in Marshal Matt Dillon’s absence. The episode is enhanced with rich soundscapes, making the frontier come alive.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. A Missed Social and Emotional Fallout (03:11–06:37)

• Matt Dillon has to cancel his plans with Kitty for the annual town social due to urgent lawman duties.
• Kitty hides her disappointment but hints at deeper loneliness.
  • “There’ll be another social next year. Besides, I’m not too sure I like this new dress I bought anyway.” – Kitty (04:57)
• Conversation with Doc and Chester reveals Kitty’s struggle with the constancy of disappointment and her questioning her future in Dodge.
  • “Sometimes I think I’d be better off if I got out of this town. Maybe went to San Francisco.” – Kitty (06:14)

2. Finding a Wounded Stranger (06:37–10:48)

• On the way back from the river, Kitty, Doc, and Chester discover a man (Dean Murdoch) shot and bleeding.
• They transport him to Rudd Stewart’s nearby farm for emergency surgery and shelter.
  • “That’s one thing I don’t think I could ever do. Take a bullet out of a man. Well, I’m just thankful we got it out in time.” – Rudd Stewart (07:48)
• Murdoch is secretive about his belongings and story, making others suspicious but also sympathetic.

3. Kitty's Compassion—and Temptation of Escape (13:46–16:27)

• Kitty nurses Dean Murdoch back to health, building rapport as they discuss escapism, pasts, and new beginnings.
• Murdoch invites Kitty to sell the Long Branch and head to California together.
  • “No, with your money and my money, buy us a whole stack of long branches in San Francisco.” – Dean Murdoch (15:42)
  • “Don’t tempt me.” – Kitty (15:40)

4. Danger at Rudd Stewart’s and Kitty’s Defense (16:28–18:53)

• The man who shot Murdoch (Blade Grant) arrives at the farm, threatening violence.
• Tension peaks as the invader is confronted; Kitty, showing grit, ends the standoff.
  • “Drop the gun, mister. … Now you get out of here, mister, or I’ll kill you.” – Kitty (18:08, 18:12)
• Grant is shot and killed protecting Murdoch and the household.

5. The Aftermath and Matt’s Return (19:55–22:25)

• Matt Dillon returns, learns of the incident and investigates Murdoch’s background.
• Doc and Chester praise Kitty’s nursing and character, unaware of all the facts.
  • “She’s been watching over him like a school girl with a lame kitten.” – Doc Adams (20:15)
• Matt connects Murdoch and the dead man to a bank robbery and murder in Springville.
  • “This description fits the man I was supposed to pick up in Springville.” – Matt Dillon (21:13)

6. Truth Revealed and Finality (22:27–24:38)

• Evidence (marked bank money, confession) proves Murdoch was an accomplice and killer.
• Matt confronts Murdoch; a shootout ensues. Murdoch is killed.
• Kitty grapples with betrayal and sorrow.
  • “But he wasn’t that kind of a man.” – Kitty (24:10)
  • “Because he drew first, Kitty. When he knew I had him dead to rights. I’m sorry it happened the way it did. I understand how you felt about him.” – Matt Dillon (24:24)
• Kitty regains her composure, returning to her duties at the Long Branch, her vulnerability masked by the routine.
  • “There’s no reason for you to be sorry, Matt. Your job, I guess. Part of your rotten job.” – Kitty (24:37)

7. Epilogue: Endurance and Moving Forward (25:05–25:21)

• Chester and Matt reflect on Kitty’s resilience.
• They plan to visit her at the Long Branch, hinting at the enduring cycles of loss and camaraderie in Dodge.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kitty’s Resignation:
  “Everything will always be the same.” – Kitty (06:28)
• Kitty’s Grit Under Fire:
  “Don’t try me, mister.” – Kitty (18:24)
• Matt’s Lonesome Job:
  “It’s a chancy job, and it makes a man watchful, and a little lonely.” – Matt Dillon (03:11)
• Doc’s Tenderness:
  “If you ever need a good nurse, you know where to get one.” – Doc to Matt (21:12)
• Kitty’s Bittersweet Farewell:
  “If you’ll excuse me, I think I better get back to the Long Branch. Kitty being Saturday, you know.” – Kitty (24:38)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:11] – Marshal Dillon cancels Kitty’s date & sets up emotional context
• [06:37] – Kitty, Doc, and Chester discover Dean Murdoch wounded
• [13:46] – Kitty nurses Murdoch; they bond and discuss running away
• [16:28] – Blade Grant, the real threat, arrives; Kitty’s stand-off
• [19:55] – Matt returns and starts connecting pieces
• [21:13] – The truth about Murdoch and the bank heist surfaces
• [23:19] – Showdown; Matt shoots Murdoch
• [24:10] – Kitty confronts the truth and chooses stoic return to routine

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Tone & Atmosphere

The episode maintains a compassionate, tense, and bittersweet tone throughout, blending Kitty’s longing and kindness with the harsh realities of Western justice. The cast delivers this with subtlety and warmth, and the dialogue teems with the quiet dignity and emotional depth fans love in Gunsmoke.

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This classic episode weaves suspense, romance, betrayal, and the steadfast spirit of Dodge City together—reminding listeners why Gunsmoke still endures as an icon of radio storytelling.

Transcript

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[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. Go get the horses. Saddle Chester. I'll meet you at the stable in a few minutes, huh?

[Chester]

Maybe I ought to stay with you while you tell her. I might be of some help if she starts throwing things.

[Matt Dillon]

Don't worry about Kitty. She'll understand all right.

[Chester]

I wouldn't count on her, Mr. Dillon. You've been looking forward to this sociable for weeks.

[Matt Dillon]

Some things can't be helped, Chester. The law comes before town socials. Kitty knows that as well as I do.

[Chester]

Yes, sir. Well, good luck.

[Matt Dillon]

If I'm not there by the time you're ready, you bring the horses back here to Long Branch.

[Chester]

Yes, sir, I will.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, Sam.

[Chester]

Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Where's Miss Kitty?

[Chester]

Back in the office. Oh, thanks.

[Kitty]

Come in.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, Kitty.

[Kitty]

Oh, Matt, you're early.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, I. I came by to tell you that I won't be able to go with you after all.

[Kitty]

Oh?

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, you see, I just got a telegram from the sheriff in Springfield. I gotta go over there and pick up a prisoner and bring him back here for trial.

[Kitty]

And you're leaving right now?

[Chester]

Well, yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

Chester's getting our horses.

[Kitty]

Well, couldn't it wait for three hours?

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, it's a two day ride up there, Kitty. Judge Blount will be in Dodge for the trial on Friday and I'd be cutting it pretty close as it is. You understand that, don't you?

[Chester]

Oh, of course.

[Kitty]

Doesn't matter. There'll be another social next year. Besides, I'm not too sure I like this new dress I bought anyway.

[Chester]

Oh, that's very pretty.

[Kitty]

I'm glad you like it, Kitty.

[Matt Dillon]

I know you've been looking forward to this. Just because I can't take you is no reason that you shouldn't go. You know, there are plenty of fellows who'd be more than happy to take you.

[Kitty]

Oh, you're right, Max. Shouldn't be any trouble at all to find two or three escorts in the next half hour.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, sure. I'm sorry, Kitty. I'll see you when I get back, huh? So long.

[Kitty]

So long, Matt. I hope you have a real nice trip.

[Chester]

Well, if I'd have been in town yesterday, Kenny, I would have taken you to the social.

[Kitty]

That's sweet of you, Doc, but I don't think I'd have gone anyway. That sort of took the wind out of me.

[Chester]

But, kiddie, never depend on a marshal or a doctor either when it comes to social affairs.

[Kitty]

I suppose I should have resigned myself to that by this time. But it hurts all the same. Sometimes I think I'd be better off if I got out of this town. Maybe he went to San Francisco.

[Chester]

Oh, no. Oh, now. Kidding. You'll feel different when Matt gets back. Everything will be the same again.

[Kitty]

Oh, yeah. That's one thing I can count on. Everything will always be the same.

[Chester]

The Arkansas is just over there, kid.

[Kitty]

Eat me.

[Chester]

Maybe we better water the horse and.

[Kitty]

Head back to Dodge. You getting hungry, Doc?

[Chester]

Oh, I won't have any trouble eating a good sized breakfast. Oh, but more important, I have to be back at the office. Mrs. Ketchum is bringing her kids in this morning.

[Kitty]

All six of them.

[Chester]

All six of them aren't going to give them their smallpox vaccinations, Doc.

[Kitty]

Hey, look. Is that a man lying over there?

[Chester]

Yes. There's something wrong. He must be hurt. Here, I'll give you that hand.

[Kitty]

Kitty.

[Chester]

What's the matter, mister? This man needs help. Kitty. He's lost a lot of blood.

[Kitty]

What's wrong with him?

[Chester]

He's been shot. He needs help bad.

[Kitty]

What can you do for him way out here?

[Chester]

Best thing would be to get him in the Dodge. I don't think he'd make it.

[Kitty]

Rudd. Stewart's place isn't far from here.

[Chester]

Yes, you're right, Kitty. You'd better try to get him there. You've been a big help, Rudd. I appreciate you letting us bring this man in here. That's the least I could do, Doc, considering what you've done. That's one thing I don't think I could ever do. Take a bullet out of a man. Well, I'm just thankful we got it out in time. You think he'll live, huh? Should. It's up to him now. Wonder who he is.

[Kitty]

Josh.

[Chester]

Huh?

[Kitty]

I think he's coming out of it.

[Chester]

Just lie. Easy, mister. Huh? Who are you? I'm Doc Adams from Dodds. How'd I get here? Well, we found you out in the prairie and brought you here. Oh. Where's my horse? I put him out in the barn. Young feller.

[Kitty]

What?

[Chester]

My saddlebags. Saddlebags. No, no, no. Lie back there. You can't be staring around you. You have to take it easy. Gotta have saddlebag. Where is it? Right in the barn, mister. Will you please bring it? All right. Yeah, yeah, I'll get it. Please. Yes. What's your name, mister? Murdoch. Dean Murdoch. How'd you get that bullet in there? How long do I have to be in this bed? That all depends on how well you take care of yourself. It's up to you.

[Kitty]

You gonna tell us about the bullet, mister?

[Chester]

Yeah. Someone tried to rob me last night when I was heading for Dodge. Where's my gun? No, no. It's right over there on the chair.

[Kitty]

You must be carrying something mighty important in that saddlebag.

[Chester]

My money. My pay money. I just left a trail herd. Abilene. When's that old man coming back? Just a minute. Stop worrying. You gotta get some rest. You understand? Yeah. Kitty? Yeah?

[Kitty]

You believe him, Doc?

[Chester]

I don't know why not. He seems like a nice enough fella.

[Kitty]

Yeah. You really think he'll be all right?

[Chester]

Take a few days, though. I should get him into the office, but he can't be moved until tomorrow. At least he'll have to have proper care today.

[Kitty]

Doc.

[Chester]

Yes?

[Kitty]

I'm a pretty good nurse when I have to be.

[Chester]

Oh, no, no. This isn't your responsibility.

[Kitty]

Well, it's just as much mine as it is yours. You can't stay. Mrs. Ketchum's bringing her kids in, remember?

[Chester]

Oh, no, no. I. I'm not leaving you here. Rudd can take care of me.

[Kitty]

He can't depend on Rudd. He's too feeble.

[Chester]

I'll.

[Kitty]

I'll stay here today.

[Chester]

Oh, well, I. I don't know. I suppose it'll be all right. But I'll come back this evening and see how he's doing. And then I'll take you back to die.

[Kitty]

All right, Doc. And don't you worry about a thing.

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[Kitty]

You feel like some more soup, Dean?

[Chester]

Yeah, I guess.

[Kitty]

Here, I'll hold a spoon for you.

[Chester]

Ah, there. Ain't bad.

[Kitty]

Well, this will bring you back your strength quicker than anything else.

[Chester]

Oh, I feel better already.

[Kitty]

You know, that sleep you had brought the color back to your face.

[Chester]

Hey, now, just why would a big time saloon owner spend her whole day nursing a saddle bum like me?

[Kitty]

I haven't taken the time to figure out the reason why.

[Chester]

Well, I'd say I'm pretty lucky.

[Kitty]

Where you from, Dean?

[Chester]

Down. Texas. Used to be with the Rangers down there.

[Kitty]

Why'd you leave?

[Chester]

Oh, didn't want to be a lawman the rest of my life. Too many regulations, too much responsibility.

[Kitty]

So I hear.

[Chester]

So I resigned and joined a trail herd going north. Left them in Abilene and here I am.

[Kitty]

You said you were headed for Dodge. You gonna settle that?

[Chester]

No, no. Just going through on my way to California. California? Yeah. You. You ever been there?

[Kitty]

Yeah, once. Long time ago.

[Chester]

Kitty. You got ties in dogs.

[Kitty]

Well, there's the long branch.

[Chester]

Yeah, what else? Or is it? Who else?

[Kitty]

You're getting nosy?

[Chester]

No. Just called interested and I don't meet many people I'm interested in.

[Kitty]

Here, eat your soup.

[Matt Dillon]

Thanks.

[Chester]

No, I. I ought to be well enough to go on another week. Now, that ought to give you enough time to sell that Long branch. And then you come along to California with me. How about that?

[Kitty]

Don't tempt me.

[Chester]

No. With your money and my money, buy.

[Matt Dillon]

Us a whole stack of long branches in San Francisco.

[Kitty]

Where'd you get all your money, anyway?

[Chester]

Oh, I had a good bit saved up before I joined that trail herd. Then with my pay money from it, that give me a nice steak.

[Kitty]

If you were really smart, you'd put that money in a bank instead of carrying it around in yourself.

[Chester]

Heard of a bank yet?

[Matt Dillon]

Was safe.

[Chester]

I want that money where I can see it. Ms. Kitty, there's a man riding up out front.

[Kitty]

Who is it?

[Chester]

I don't know. What's he look like? Don't look like anybody I know from Dodge. You riding a pinda? Yes, matter of fact, he is.

[Kitty]

Do you know him, Dean?

[Chester]

Yeah, It's a man that shot me last night. I got to get out of here.

[Kitty]

Now, you wait a minute. You're in no shape to go anywhere.

[Chester]

Trouble for you and Rudd. Kitty, he knows I have this money.

[Kitty]

Dean, please lie down and listen to me. No. Now, Rudd can go out and tell him there's no one here. He'll believe Rud there won't be any trouble.

[Chester]

That's right. I can tell him. I'll go out and meet him.

[Kitty]

Hurry.

[Chester]

Yes, ma'. Am. But, Kitty, you don't know this. Howdy. Hello. This your place? That's right. What do you want? Looking for a friend of mine. He ain't here. He left a pretty good trail, leads to this place. Ain't nobody here besides me. When's the last time you looked in your barn? Ain't nobody down there either. You wouldn't mind if I seen for myself, would you? Ain't no use. You can take my word for it. I was just down there. Bid a go. Who's in that house? Nobody. Well, I just saw something move in there. You're lying, old man. No, no, no, it ain't. No, no, no. That's my wife you saw. Well, you said there was nobody else here, and I meant besides her. You turn around. No. Turn around and lead the way. Get that gun out of my bag. Do as I say, old man, or I'll kill you. All right. See? Ain't nobody here. Where's that door lead to? Just the bedroom. All right, Dean, if you're in there, come out. Don't try anything or I'll kill the old man. All right, we're coming in. Move. I'm hoping it.

[Kitty]

Don't do it, Rod. Drop the gun, mister. Get your hands up. Drop the gun, I said.

[Chester]

All right, take it up.

[Kitty]

Good. Now you get out of here, mister, or I'll kill you.

[Chester]

He's in there, ain't he? You're hiding.

[Kitty]

Go on, get out.

[Chester]

I don't think you got the nerve to shoot me.

[Kitty]

Don't try me, mister.

[Matt Dillon]

Get out of the way.

[Chester]

Kitty. You killed him.

[Kitty]

Didn't have to do that. He was going to leave.

[Chester]

You don't know what he'd have done. Kidding? Well, for a man flat on your back, you sure got well in a hurry. I owed him them bullets. Or at least now my money's safe. We're gonna have a clear trail to California now, Kitty, you and me.

[Kitty]

You're losing your mind. Come on, Rod. Let's get him back to be.

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[Chester]

Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, Doc.

[Chester]

Well, Matt, when'd you get back?

[Matt Dillon]

A few minutes ago.

[Chester]

We had a little excitement while you were gone.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, so I hear. Mouse Grimmick was telling us something about it down at the stable. Thought I better come over here and get the police.

[Chester]

Well, Kitty should be the one to tell you. She was right in the middle of it.

[Matt Dillon]

The ma said I'd find her up here.

[Chester]

No, no, no. She's not here right now, but she usually is. You see, that Dean Murdock fella is in the next room. Then Kitty's been watching over him like a school girl with a lame kitten. She has? Yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

How's this Murdoch doing?

[Chester]

Oh, fine. Fine. So all I can do is keep him in bed. Ordinarily, a man as bad off as he was when we found him would be laid up for a couple of weeks, but not him. And this is only the fourth day.

[Matt Dillon]

What'd you do with the man he killed out there?

[Chester]

We buried him at Rudd's place. I got out there not long after it happened, and poor old Rudd, he was struggling to dig a grave, so I helped him. I knew that you'd want to know all about him, so I wrote down a full description.

[Matt Dillon]

Let me see it.

[Chester]

It's on the desk along with my coroner's report. Yeah.

[Matt Dillon]

Why'd you bring Murdoch and the Dodge doc?

[Chester]

Well, not until the next morning. I didn't want to move him that day. It's a good thing I didn't, too. He. He started to run a bad fever, so Kitty and I spent the night at Rudd's place. You should have seen her, Matt. She was up most of the night keeping wet cloths on his forehead. And if you ever need a good nurse, you know where to get one. Doc.

[Matt Dillon]

This description fits the man I was supposed to pick up in Springville.

[Chester]

What?

[Matt Dillon]

His name is Blade Grant. By the time I got there, he'd broken jail.

[Chester]

Well, I'll.

[Matt Dillon]

You mind if I go in and talk to Murdoch?

[Chester]

No. Oh, come on. Dean, this is Marshall Dillon. He wants to talk to you. Oh, hello, Dean. Didn't know this town was big enough to have a marshal. Now, don't tell me Kitty hasn't told you about Marshal Dillon. No, she didn't. Well, I'll be in the other room if you need me. Thanks, sir.

[Matt Dillon]

Dean, how well did you know Blade Grant?

[Chester]

Who?

[Matt Dillon]

Blade Grant, the man you killed at Rudd's place.

[Chester]

Oh, is that his name?

[Matt Dillon]

I'm pretty sure of it. What did you know about him?

[Chester]

Nothing. Blake.

[Matt Dillon]

Grant and his partner robbed the bank in Springville. The sheriff stopped Grant and jailed him, but the partner got away with the money. Five days ago, the partner came back, killed the sheriff and let Grant out of jail.

[Chester]

Marshall, I don't know nothing about it.

[Matt Dillon]

I just got in from Springville. I was supposed to bring Grant back here for trial.

[Chester]

Well, all I know is Marshall, he's a man tried to rob me. If it's the same one.

[Matt Dillon]

They tell me you keep your money in that saddlebag, huh?

[Chester]

That's right.

[Matt Dillon]

If you don't mind, I think I'll take a look.

[Kitty]

Hey, Miss Kitty. Chester, wait a minute. Sure.

[Chester]

Chester. Ella. I seen you from across the street.

[Kitty]

I didn't know you were back.

[Chester]

We rode in just a little bit to go.

[Kitty]

Where's Matt?

[Chester]

He went up to Doc's office.

[Kitty]

Well, I was just going there myself.

[Chester]

Oh, I'll walk with you.

[Kitty]

Sure.

[Chester]

We heard all about what happened to you out at Rudd's place. That sure was something.

[Kitty]

Well, I'll never forget it. How was your tip?

[Chester]

Long, dusty and all for nothing. Gunshots. Sound like they come from Doc's office.

[Kitty]

Go. Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Hello, kitty.

[Chester]

What happened, Mr. Dillon?

[Matt Dillon]

I had to shoot a man in there.

[Chester]

Chester Dean.

[Kitty]

Oh, Dean.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Kitty, wait.

[Chester]

He's dead. Oh, no. Matthew, maybe you better tell Kitty what happened.

[Kitty]

Yeah, maybe you better.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, Kitty, Dean Murdock had a partner, Blade Grant. The man he killed out at Rudd's they robbed a bank up in Springville.

[Chester]

Dean.

[Matt Dillon]

The sheriff caught Grant, but Dean got away. And then he came back and broke Grant out of jail and killed the sheriff.

[Kitty]

I can't believe that that's true.

[Matt Dillon]

When he took Grant to the place where he hid the money, Grant tried to take all the money and shot Dean in the process. Dean got away and you know the rest. He told me that just before he died.

[Kitty]

But he wasn't that kind of a man.

[Matt Dillon]

The bank money was marked, Kitty. It's in there if you want to see it.

[Kitty]

Why'd you have to kill him?

[Matt Dillon]

Because he drew first, Kitty. When he knew I had him dead to rights. I'm sorry it happened the way it did. I understand how you felt about him.

[Kitty]

There's no reason for you to be sorry, Matt. Your job, I guess. Part of your rotten job. If you'll excuse me, I think I better get back to the Long Branch. Kitty being Saturday, you know.

[Matt Dillon]

Kitty.

[Chester]

I walk you back, Miss Kitty.

[Kitty]

Thank you, Chester.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, Doc, what do you think?

[Chester]

Well, she took it a lot better than I thought she would.

[Matt Dillon]

Why don't we take care of things here and then.

[Chester]

Go on down to the Long Branch back here.

[Matt Dillon]

You drink, huh?

[Chester]

Yeah, I think she'd like that.

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[Chester]

What do you want when you need bran?

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Chester]

Reliability. Now, what do you get in Kellog?

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Chester]

What do you get in Kellogg's All Brand? Reliability. Right.

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Matt Dillon]

This is the CBS Radio Network.

[KRLD Radio Announcer]

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