Sweet and Sour | Gunsmoke (08-05-56)

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Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Episode: Sweet and Sour | Gunsmoke (08-05-56)
Date: August 28, 2025
Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features a digitally restored broadcast of Gunsmoke from August 5, 1956, entitled "Sweet and Sour." Listeners are transported to the rugged town of Dodge City, where human nature, violence, law, and love intertwine. Marshal Matt Dillon encounters Rena Decker, a seemingly innocent young woman whose presence ignites jealousy, violence, and tragedy among the men of Dodge. The story explores gender dynamics, the burden of being both desired and distrusted, and the tragic results when people ignore wise warnings.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Arrival in Wichita and First Impressions (02:16 – 06:09)

• Matt Dillon and Chester wait to catch a train back to Dodge. They notice Rena Decker, an attractive and seemingly alone young woman.
• Ab Laster aggressively tries to force Rena to drink and board the train with him, prompting Matt to intervene.
  • Memorable Quote:
    “Let the lady go.” – Matt Dillon (04:50)
• A tense confrontation ends with Matt disarming Ab Laster and warning him not to cause more trouble.

2. Rena’s Arrival in Dodge & Growing Tensions (08:17 – 10:24)

• Rena expresses fear of Dodge and relief in Matt's protective presence.
• Ab Laster and his partner Joe Garrett appear, making it clear they bear a grudge against Matt for disarming Laster in Wichita.
  • Ab vows, "Mister, when we get to Dodge, you’re gonna wish you’d never seen me." – Ab Laster (05:54)

3. At the Long Branch: Distrust and Intuition (10:24 – 13:12)

• Rena is seeking a job at the Long Branch Saloon. Kitty Russell, the co-owner, is wary and refuses to hire Rena, suspecting she will bring trouble.
  • Notable Exchange:
    “You men are all alike. Pretty face throws you every time.” – Kitty Russell (11:56)
• Kitty relents, warning that hiring Rena will likely result in violence.
  • “Don’t blame me when somebody gets killed, because it’s bound to happen.” – Kitty Russell (12:46)

4. Escalation: Fights and Fatal Consequences (13:12 – 15:22)

• Two men are killed outside the Long Branch after a dispute involving Rena. She claims innocence, insisting the men argued suddenly without her involvement.
  • Dialogue reflects the ambiguity over her intentions and the tragic pattern that follows her.
• Memorable Quotes:
  • “Sometimes it’s… it’s an awful burden being a woman. You understand, don’t you?” – Rena Decker (15:15)

5. Aftermath & Further Tragedy (17:14 – 21:35)

• Chester and Matt reflect on the deaths and unmarked graves (17:14).
  • “My goodness, Mr. Dillon, I sure would hate to be buried that way... Not even a marker on your grave.” – Chester (17:14)
• At the Long Branch, Rena is seen quickly in the company of Ab Laster and Joe Garrett again.
  • “It didn’t take Rena long to find out.” – Kitty Russell, on Rena reconnecting with the men (18:17)
• Rena actively stokes a rivalry between Ab Laster and Joe Garrett, resulting in Garrett being goaded into drawing on Laster and being killed (19:39–20:07).
  • “No real man is.” – Rena Decker, escalating the tension (19:40)
  • “You killed him, Ab!” – Rena Decker (20:05)

6. Climax and Resolution (20:25 – 21:38)

• Matt confronts Ab Laster, cautioning that Rena has manipulated men into fighting over her before, and asks him to see through her actions (20:25).
  • “Rena’s tricked you into two fights already, Laster. Are you gonna let her do it again?” – Matt Dillon (20:25)
• When the smoke clears, Matt finally accepts Kitty’s warning, recognizing too late the destructive pattern.
  • “Four men have died because I wouldn’t believe Kitty about you.” – Matt Dillon (21:07)
  • He orders Rena to leave Dodge and never return.

7. Final Reflection (21:35 – 21:38)

• Kitty attempts to absolve Matt of guilt, but he shoulders the blame for not listening sooner:
  • “It’s not your fault, Matt.” – Kitty Russell (21:35)
  • “Yes it is, Kitty. And I hope you never let me forget it.” – Matt Dillon (21:38)

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Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• "Let the lady go."
  – Matt Dillon intervening with Ab Laster (04:50)
• "Now, you get out of Dodge now and don't ever come back. Okay?"
  – Matt expelling Rena Decker from town (21:14)
• "Four men have died because I wouldn't believe Kitty about you."
  – Matt confronting the aftermath (21:07)
• "You men are all alike. Pretty face throws you every time."
  – Kitty Russell on male gullibility (11:56)
• "Sometimes it's... it's an awful burden being a woman. You understand, don't you?"
  – Rena Decker expressing her feelings (15:15)
• "Don't blame me when somebody gets killed, because it's bound to happen."
  – Kitty Russell warning about Rena (12:46)

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Key Themes & Insights

• Destructive Power of Charisma: Rena’s attractiveness and vulnerability elicit chivalry and rivalry in men, leading to repeated violence.
• Warning Ignored: Kitty’s intuition about Rena’s effect is dismissed by male characters, resulting in preventable deaths.
• Burden of Womanhood: Rena voices the way male aggression and attention affect her, though ambiguity remains regarding her actual culpability.
• Tragic Cycle: The episode illustrates how misunderstandings and unchecked masculine pride, when combined with jealousy, can end fatally.
• Regret & Accountability: Matt's acceptance of blame—and Kitty’s unwavering voice of reason—provide a somber reflection on choices and consequences.

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Timeline of Important Segments

• Train Incident & Confrontation with Ab Laster: 02:16 – 06:09
• Arrival in Dodge, First Trouble Brewing: 08:17 – 10:24
• Kitty’s Warning & Decision Not to Hire Rena: 10:24 – 13:12
• Outside Long Branch – Fatal Fight: 13:12 – 15:22
• Aftermath and Further Trouble in the Saloon: 17:14 – 20:05
• Climax – Matt Expels Rena: 20:25 – 21:35
• Matt and Kitty’s Final Reflection: 21:35 – 21:38

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Tone & Atmosphere

Faithful to Gunsmoke’s style, the episode is tense, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant, marked by sharp dialogue, well-drawn characters, and somber reflection on the human cost of violence and misunderstanding. The language is direct, often laced with dry humor, and the performances create a vivid sense of the lonely, unpredictable West.

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This episode stands as a sharp moral tale—one where warnings go unheeded, and the cycle of violence repeats until it’s too late to reverse. Like all great Westerns, “Sweet and Sour” leaves listeners with more questions than answers about justice, gender, and the burden of regret.

Transcript

[Matt Dillon]

Foreign.

[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 dates August 5, 1956 and the title is Sweet and Sour.

[Chesterfield Announcer]

Gunsmoke. Brought to you by Chesterfield. Chesterfield packs more pleasure because it's more perfectly packed. Thanks to accuray, they satisfy the most.

[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 transcribed story of the violence that moved west with young America and the story of a man who moved with it.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm that man. Matt Dillon, United States Marshal, the first man they look for and the last they want to meet. It's a chancy job and it makes a man watchful and a little lone.

[Chester]

I sure will be glad to get Back to Dodge, Mr. John.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, Wichita is a nice town, Chester.

[Chester]

All right. You like it so much, next time you can come alone. I got no business here anyway.

[Matt Dillon]

It's almost over. Train leaves about 10 minutes.

[Chester]

I've been worried all morning we might miss it.

[Matt Dillon]

It's gonna be a long ride. Why don't we wait outside here till they yell? All aboard, huh?

[Chester]

My, you sure do hate setting down, don't you?

[Matt Dillon]

I like fresh air, Chester. Bet. You can go on if you want.

[Chester]

No, no, I'll wait.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, you could be fine in the.

[Chester]

Same couple of seats, Mr. Dylan. The Santa Fe guarantees a seat to everybody who buys a ticket.

[Matt Dillon]

I was only trying to give you an excuse to get off your feet.

[Chester]

Well, I ain't tired of all that. Hey, look what's coming.

[Matt Dillon]

You're a pretty girl. Isn't she?

[Chester]

Yes, she is now, ain't she? You suppose she's going to Dodge too?

[Matt Dillon]

Why don't you ask her?

[Chester]

Oh, my goodness, Mr. Dylan. I own even more.

[Matt Dillon]

It's not gonna stop him. Who? That gentleman standing by the car. He's seen her too.

[Kitty Russell]

Gentlemen.

[Chester]

Looks more like a drunk rowdy to me.

[Matt Dillon]

Let's kind of walk over that way, huh?

[Chester]

Say, maybe he does know her, Mr. Dunn.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, maybe.

[Chester]

Oh, I doubt it. So he's too mean and ugly looking.

[Ab Laster]

I'll tell you now, as long as we don't be traveling together, we should all at least get acquainted, huh? My name's Laster, Ab Laster.

[Rena Decker]

How do you do?

[Ab Laster]

I do. I'm meeting my partner in Dodge, Joe Garrett. Have you known him?

[Rena Decker]

I'm Sorry, but I've never been in Dodge.

[Ab Laster]

No? Well, you know, it makes two of us. Least we ain't gonna be lonely, are we?

[Rena Decker]

Well, that depends.

[Ab Laster]

Depends on what?

[Rena Decker]

If you're a gentleman.

[Ab Laster]

Oh, honey, sure I am. Yeah, I know. Now, I got a bottle here. Why don't we get aboard and we'll have us a little drink.

[Rena Decker]

Please, Mr. Lassiter.

[Ab Laster]

Come on.

[Rena Decker]

No. Look at that.

[Ab Laster]

Well, now, what's the matter with you? Start out being real friendly, then you freeze up. Come on. We'll get in that train like I'd say, and I'll buy you a little drink.

[Rena Decker]

Let me go.

[Matt Dillon]

Hey, mister.

[Ab Laster]

What do you want?

[Matt Dillon]

Let the lady go.

[Ab Laster]

You're looking for trouble, ain't you?

[Matt Dillon]

No.

[Rena Decker]

He tried to force me onto the train. He wanted me to drink with him.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, don't you worry, miss. He won't bother you.

[Ab Laster]

He won't mind in it. Not till you bust it in Ablaster, huh? How do you know my name?

[Matt Dillon]

Hell, I heard you tell the lady.

[Ab Laster]

Real snoopy, ain't you?

[Matt Dillon]

Sometimes.

[Ab Laster]

You know what you're getting into, mister?

[Matt Dillon]

No. Why don't you tell me?

[Ab Laster]

I'll show you. You're packing a gun.

[Matt Dillon]

But I don't always use it.

[Rena Decker]

You hit him.

[Matt Dillon]

This gun's safer with me here. Chester, put his gun in your belt. Yes, sir.

[Ab Laster]

No.

[Chester]

He gonna be awful mad, ain't he?

[Ab Laster]

Oh, I. I'll kill him. I swear I'll kill him.

[Rena Decker]

He's gonna fight some more.

[Matt Dillon]

No, he isn't. Get on the train, mister.

[Ab Laster]

You tricked me.

[Matt Dillon]

Get aboard while you can still walk.

[Ab Laster]

Mister, we get to Dodge, you're gonna wish you'd never seen me.

[Matt Dillon]

I'm wishing that already. Now move.

[Rena Decker]

I'm. I'm sorry for all the trouble.

[Matt Dillon]

There's no trouble, miss.

[Rena Decker]

I didn't mean to get you into a fight.

[Matt Dillon]

It wasn't your fault.

[Rena Decker]

But I always feel that it is.

[Matt Dillon]

What?

[Rena Decker]

Why, just my being a woman, I guess. You know.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, there won't be any more trouble than this.

[Chester]

Not till we get to Dodge, anyway.

[Matt Dillon]

Come on, let's get aboard.

[Chesterfield Announcer]

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[Chesterfield Jingle Singer]

And if you smoke for real, smoke Chesterfield. A real high fly and satisfying Chesterfield. Because you get much more of what you're smoking for in Chesterfield they're for.

[Chesterfield Announcer]

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[Chesterfield Jingle Singer]

The most Trichester field They're for real.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, what do you think of Dodge, Rena?

[Rena Decker]

I can't tell much from the depot, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, we'll show you the rest. Chester, go get her baggage, will you?

[Chester]

Well, I. Yes, sir.

[Rena Decker]

Dodge kind of frightens me, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh? Why?

[Rena Decker]

Well, I. I'm only a woman, and I've heard so much about the terrible things that go on here.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, don't you worry, Rena. Nothing will happen to you.

[Rena Decker]

I do feel safer when you're around, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, excuse me a minute, Rena.

[Rena Decker]

It's that same man.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, what do you want, Lester?

[Ab Laster]

Now, tell me that you're Marshall Dillon. Well, now, there's two of us, Marshall. She is my partner, Joe Garrett.

[Chester]

Lassiter says you made things bad for him in Wichita, Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, is that so?

[Chester]

He says you stole his gun, too.

[Matt Dillon]

He can pick it up at my office.

[Ab Laster]

I just don't like what you did, Dylan.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I didn't do it for you, Lester.

[Ab Laster]

All right, now, we're taking some horses up north for a few days, and then we'll be back.

[Matt Dillon]

I'll be here. I'll be here every day.

[Rena Decker]

What did those men want, Marshall?

[Matt Dillon]

Nothing, Rayna. Nothing important.

[Rena Decker]

I'll bet there's going to be more trouble over me, isn't there?

[Matt Dillon]

Now, don't you worry about it. We'll find you a room, and then I'll take you over to the long branch and introduce you to Kitty Russell. She's half owner of the place. Oh, come on. Chester's waiting.

[Chester]

Well, there he is.

[Doc Adams]

Yes, Come on in, Matt. It's your office.

[Matt Dillon]

How have you been, Doug?

[Doc Adams]

Oh, fine, fine. Chester's been telling me about this little new girl, Rena Decker. Sounds like a mighty sweet little apple.

[Matt Dillon]

Is that what Chester said?

[Chester]

No, I. I didn't say that at all.

[Doc Adams]

That's what you meant, Chester. But is it true, man?

[Matt Dillon]

Well, you can go see for yourself, Doc. I think she'll be working at the long branch tonight.

[Chester]

Oh.

[Doc Adams]

Oh, Kitty hider.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I left them talking together about an hour ago. Good.

[Doc Adams]

I'll drop by that night if I have time.

[Chester]

Oh, you'll find time, Doc. And I will.

[Doc Adams]

If some idiot doesn't fall off his horse, jump out of a window or something, or go get himself shot, Leave him die.

[Chester]

It'll be worth it.

[Doc Adams]

Leave him down. It's a good thing nobody has to depend On a Sybarite like you, Chester?

[Chester]

I don't know what that means, but it sure don't sound nice.

[Doc Adams]

Then don't ever let me catch you saying it. Oh, it's Kitty. Come on in, Kitty. Join the fun.

[Kitty Russell]

I'm afraid I'm gonna spoil the fun, Doc.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, what's trouble, Kitty?

[Kitty Russell]

I thought I'd better come tell you before you hear it from her. Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

What?

[Kitty Russell]

Rena Decker isn't going to be working at the Long Branch.

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, well, why not?

[Kitty Russell]

I didn't hire her.

[Chester]

You didn't hire her forevermore.

[Kitty Russell]

I'm not saying she isn't pretty and all that, Chester, but I've seen her kind too often. They mean nothing but trouble.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, I don't understand, Kitty. She seems like a nice little girl.

[Kitty Russell]

You men are all alike. Pretty face throws you every time.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, Kitty, I have no interest in her beyond trying to help her the way I'd help anybody.

[Kitty Russell]

Who started that fight in Wichita, Matt?

[Matt Dillon]

I had Blaster. He was annoying her.

[Kitty Russell]

She didn't lead him on, huh?

[Matt Dillon]

Oh, now, Kitty, you're being unfair. That girl's here all alone. She doesn't know anybody and she needs a job.

[Kitty Russell]

Sure. And when I had to leave her at the bar a few minutes after you brought her in, she got another fight started.

[Matt Dillon]

Now, why would she do that?

[Kitty Russell]

Some women like men fighting over them.

[Matt Dillon]

I see. Now, Kitty, what really is it that you don't like about her?

[Kitty Russell]

Doc hasn't seen her yet, huh?

[Doc Adams]

No, no, no. But I'm sure interested.

[Kitty Russell]

Now, Kitty, now, you'll be just as stupid as they are.

[Matt Dillon]

Not kidding.

[Kitty Russell]

All right, just to show you, I'll hire. But don't blame me when somebody gets killed, because it's bound to happen.

[Chester]

Mr. Dillon.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah?

[Ab Laster]

What?

[Matt Dillon]

Jessica.

[Chester]

Looks like Ms. Kitty was wrong, don't it?

[Matt Dillon]

It's been two days, but she didn't put any time limit on it.

[Chester]

What do you think it is she's got against Rena, anyway?

[Matt Dillon]

Sometimes a woman takes a dislike to another woman and nobody ever knows exactly why.

[Chester]

Jessie, they're sure hard to track, ain't they?

[Matt Dillon]

They got their ways, I guess. But then, so we.

[Kitty Russell]

That's right.

[Chester]

We ain't always so plain and simple, are we? Where are you going?

[Matt Dillon]

Those men in front of the Long Branch.

[Chester]

They'Re gonna fight. Mr. Dillon. Look at them. They're about to draw.

[Matt Dillon]

Hold it, you men.

[Chester]

They're both down.

[Matt Dillon]

Go get Doc, Chester.

[Chester]

They look dead to me.

[Matt Dillon]

Get him anyway. I'll see if I can find out what this is all about.

[Chester]

Yes, Sir.

[Matt Dillon]

Anybody know these men? Hell, I didn't see you here, Kitty.

[Kitty Russell]

Hello. Man.

[Matt Dillon]

Maybe you knew these men, huh?

[Kitty Russell]

Just a couple of riders. I don't even know their names.

[Matt Dillon]

Well, what started it?

[Kitty Russell]

You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

[Matt Dillon]

What do you mean?

[Kitty Russell]

Talk to her about it.

[Matt Dillon]

Who?

[Kitty Russell]

Oh, I'll go with you.

[Matt Dillon]

All right.

[Rena Decker]

Marshall. Marshall, wasn't it terrible? I was so scared.

[Matt Dillon]

Rena, have you any idea what started this?

[Rena Decker]

Oh, I don't know, Marshall. I was talking to them at the barn and they suddenly got mad at each other and they came out here. That's all I know.

[Kitty Russell]

What were you talking about, Rena?

[Rena Decker]

Nothing. Just talking.

[Kitty Russell]

Then why'd they get mad?

[Rena Decker]

You know how men are.

[Kitty Russell]

Yeah, I know. I know how some of them are. See you later, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Yeah, sure, Kitty.

[Rena Decker]

Marshall.

[Matt Dillon]

What, Rena?

[Rena Decker]

Sometimes it's. It's an awful burden being a woman. You understand, don't you?

[Matt Dillon]

I don't know, Reina. I'm not sure what I think.

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[Chesterfield Jingle Singer]

And if you smoke for real, smoke Chesterfield a real high flying satisfying chest Chesterfield because you get much more of what you're smoking for in Chesterfield. They're for real.

[Chesterfield Announcer]

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[Chesterfield Jingle Singer]

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[Rena Decker]

It.

[Chester]

My goodness, Mr. Dylan, I sure would hate to be buried that way. Like them two fellas. Nobody not knowing who you are. Not even a marker on your grave. It's a sad poor way to end up. Yeah, it's been troubling you too, ain't it?

[Matt Dillon]

Some. Yeah.

[Chester]

You've been awful quiet since yesterday.

[Matt Dillon]

I been thinking. Tristan. Oh, I'm going to the long branch here. You want to come?

[Chester]

Sure I do. They're pretty busy, ain't they?

[Matt Dillon]

Uh huh.

[Kitty Russell]

Hello, Matt. Justin.

[Ab Laster]

Who?

[Chester]

Always kidding.

[Matt Dillon]

You weren't at the burying? Kidding?

[Kitty Russell]

No.

[Matt Dillon]

Uh, is Rena around?

[Kitty Russell]

Right over there at the bar with two men as usual.

[Chester]

Oh, Mr. Dillon, look. It's A.B. lasser and that Garrett fella. Yeah, I didn't know they were back in town.

[Kitty Russell]

It didn't take Rena long to find out.

[Matt Dillon]

What do you mean?

[Kitty Russell]

She brought him in with her when she came to work. But then of course she and Lasser are Old friends by now. Now, Kitty, why don't you go over to the bar there, Matt? Have a drink on the house. Why, eavesdrop a few minutes, you might learn something.

[Matt Dillon]

All right, Kitty.

[Rena Decker]

I will, Miss.

[Chester]

Kitty. Could you see me?

[Ab Laster]

All right, honey. Sure is good to see you again.

[Rena Decker]

Are you really going to take me to dinner, Matt?

[Ab Laster]

Oh, why, sure, honey. You bet I am.

[Chester]

What about me? Ain't I invited, huh?

[Rena Decker]

Well, I guess that depends on Mr. Laster.

[Ab Laster]

Yeah, well, some other time, Garrett. This year's gonna be my night tonight.

[Rena Decker]

Well, you make it sound like Mr. Garrett's not wanted.

[Ab Laster]

Well, he ain't.

[Rena Decker]

You don't have to treat him like he's a. Like he's a dog.

[Ab Laster]

Well, I ain't treating him like he's no dog.

[Matt Dillon]

Am I, Garrett?

[Rena Decker]

Well, of course you are. No man's going to put up with that, is he, Mr. Garrett?

[Chester]

Well, no.

[Rena Decker]

No real man is.

[Chester]

No, by golly. Now you take it back, Lester. What?

[Ab Laster]

Oh, go on, Garrett. Go on. Leave us alone.

[Chester]

I ain't taking no more. Get your gun out, Laster.

[Ab Laster]

All right, Garrett, that's how you want it.

[Matt Dillon]

Wait a minute.

[Rena Decker]

You killed him. You killed him, Ab.

[Matt Dillon]

Give me your gun, Lester.

[Ab Laster]

No.

[Matt Dillon]

Give it to me.

[Ab Laster]

How you expect to take a man's gun when he's already got it in his hand? Marshall, don't be a fool.

[Rena Decker]

He killed him. Marshall. Don't let him get away with it.

[Matt Dillon]

Shut up, Rena.

[Ab Laster]

Don't back away now, Marshall. You stay where you are.

[Matt Dillon]

Rena's tricked you into two fights already last. Are you gonna let her do it again?

[Ab Laster]

Stand still.

[Matt Dillon]

She likes men fighting over her. Don't you see that?

[Ab Laster]

Keep her out of this. Now stand still.

[Matt Dillon]

You put up your gun, Lester.

[Rena Decker]

Oh, Marshall, I was so worried. I thought sure he'd killed you. Oh, I was so scared, Reina.

[Matt Dillon]

Four men have died because I wouldn't believe Kitty about you.

[Rena Decker]

What?

[Matt Dillon]

Now, you get out of Dodge now and don't ever come back. Okay?

[Kitty Russell]

It's not your fault, Matt.

[Matt Dillon]

Yes, it is, Kitty. And I hope you never let me forget it.

[Chesterfield Announcer]

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[Chesterfield Jingle Singer]

And if you smoke for real, smoke Chesterfield, a real high flying, satisfying Chesterfield. Because you get much more of what you're smoking for in Chesterfield. They're for real.

[Chesterfield Announcer]

More real flavor, more real pleasure. Check for perfection by Accuray they satisfy the most.

[Chesterfield Jingle Singer]

Try Chesterfield. They're for real.

[Narrator]

Gunsmoke Produced and Directed by Norman McDonnell Stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, US Marshal Our story was specially written for Gun Smoke by John Meston with music composed by Rex Corey, sound patterns by Tom Hanley and Bill James. Featured in the cast were Lynn Allen, Lawrence Dobkin and Harry Bartel. Harley Bear As Chester, Howard McNear as Doc and Georgia Ellis as Kitty.

[Chesterfield Announcer]

Who'd want a steak without the flavor or a rose without the scent? No, you want it for real. And the same thing goes for smoking. You smoke for real so why filter your fun? Why not go for all out enjoyment?

[Chesterfield Jingle Singer]

And if you smoke for real, smoke Chesterfield, a real high flying satisfying chesterfield because you get much more of what you see smoking floor in Chesterfield there for real.

[Narrator]

Join us again next week for another specially transcribed story on gun smoke.

[Rena Decker]

Sam.

[Ab Laster]

S.A.

[Chester]

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[Andrew Rines]

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