After Ben, the son of ex-Confederate Colonel Lucius Shindro (Harold Gould), is wounded by fellow outlaw Evans, Major Coltrane (Richard Anderson) orders his band to hunt down Evans. Notes: Tommy Kirk was an American actor best known for his performances in Walt Disney Studios films such as, Old Yeller, The Shaggy Dog, Swiss Family Robinson, The Absent-Minded Professor, Babes in Toyland, Son of Flubber, The Misadventures of Merlin Jones and The Monkey's Uncle. Unmarried schoolteacher Sara Merkle (Charlotte Stewart) is told by Doc that she is pregnant, after being raped by Jack Stokes (Scott Walker). Stark), Percy Helton (as Mr. Town drunk Malachi Harper poses as marshal just to impress his brother. "[7] Between 1987 and 1994, five television movies based on the series were aired by CBS. Sidney Clute portrays Spencer in this episode. Twenty-six one-hour episodes, colorExecutive producer: John Mantley; producer: Joseph Dackow Regular cast: James Arness (Matt Dillon), Ken Curtis (Festus), Milburn Stone (Doc), Amanda Blake (Kitty), Buck Taylor (Newly)[56]. Guest Cast: Russell Johnson (as Stanger), Lawrence Dobkin (as Brand), Gloria Marshall (as Linda), Harvey Grant (as Billy) and David Saber (as Tom). Matt is given the unpleasant task of serving a warrant on an ex-member of Billy the Kid's gang in the small town of Tascosa, Texas but problems arise when three men living completely normal lives fit the limited description supplied to him. Guest cast: John Hoyt (as Jeff), Leo Gordon (as Hutch), Rex Holman (as Pete), Mark Allen (as Grant) and Guy Stockwell (as Lee). This list contains notable cast members of the Gunsmoke radio and TV series, and TV movies. Dodge townspeople are highly agitated when a notorious gunfighter comes to town, and no one knows who he's after. He appeared in more than 50 television shows and movies during his 40-year career. Festus' cousin comes to town to marry him because of a pact between their fathers and when she's assaulted, Festus seeks revenge. A white woman is spotted living among the Arapaho people and Matt accompanies the Cavalry in an attempt to rescue her, but she's reluctant to being saved. White (as Ed Worth). A young man suspects his recently arrived uncle of murder when his father dies in a freak accident. A woman who used to be rich takes a job at the Long Branch while she and her niece are on their way to San Francisco. A despicable and abusive husband keeps beating his wife and she just hopes and believes that he'll change, until he doesn't. Notes: Mike Connors who plays Bostick was an American actor best remembered for his role of private detective Joe Mannix in the 19671975 CBS television series Mannix. Notes: Dean Fredericks who portrays Gart is an American film and television actor. After shooting a priest who forgave him before dying, hardened outlaw Trafton (Victor French) finds compassion for his victims, which leads to his downfall. He was 38 years-old at the time of the visit and not the old man portrayed in the broadcast. Ruthless outlaw Cord Wrecken (Steve Forrest) seeks revenge on Kitty for shooting his brother, Jay Wrecken (Angus Duncan). Sam the bartender (Glenn Strange) takes an interest in trying to reform a juvenile delinquent on probation, Eric Tabray (Michael Burns). A dying old prospector has everyone curious when he wills Kitty all of his worldly possessions, much to the dismay of his niece and her husband. Matt is surprised to see that the fleeing train robber he shot is a woman. Ford left the series in 1992 due to her declining health from cancer and when she passed away, the persona Ada died with her. Guest Cast: Raymond Bailey (as Shaneways), Joseph Kearns (credited Joe Kearns as Mr. Papp), Alan Dexter (as Hook), Gordon Mills (as Varden) and Perry Ivins (as Mr. Hogg). Guest Cast: Robert H. Harris (as Ben Pitcher), Dorothy Adams (as Mrs. Pitcher) and Tommy Kirk (as Jerry Pitcher). This is the first of 11 episodes which Sam Peckinpah wrote for Gunsmoke. A misunderstanding over a stolen sack of potatoes leads to a deadly feud between two homestead families. Bronco buster Harve Daley (Gary Busey) has only days to live after being thrown and kicked by a stallion and receiving a fatal brain injury. An immigrant blacksmith faces the backlash from a disgruntled rancher when he refuses to sell his land. Notes: Cactus Mack and series regular Glenn Strange were first cousins, their mothers were sisters. Matt searches for a man who faked his own death after his coffin is found full of rocks. Matt investigates three con artists who defraud the bank, but they flee taking Doc hostage. He was known for playing Admiral Reynolds in the 19621966 ABC American sitcom television series McHale's Navy. His latest book is Wyatt Earp: Showdown at Tombstone. Guest Cast: Denver Pyle (as Hank Shinn), Strother Martin (as Ed Davey), John Doucette (as Al Janes), Fred Graham (as cowboy), Howard Culver (as hotel clerk) and Bert Rumsey (as Sam). Notes: Harry Bartell was an American radio, film and television actor. A belligerent man who made unwanted advancements on Kitty is found beaten to death and an eyewitness comes forward claiming Matt did it. Darnell), Warren Kemmerling (as Conductor), Sam Melville (as Nebo), John Crawford (as Blanchard), Harry Carey Jr. (as Kelliher), Jonathan Lippe (as Roper), Pepe Callahan (as Secos), Walter Sande (as Caldwell), Mills Watson (as Pony), Robert Sorrells (as Concho), Eddie Firestone (as Orely), Dan Ferrone (as Private), Sian Barbara Allen (as Allie Dawson), Harry Harvey Sr. (as Drummer), Pete Kellett (as Sergeant), Jon Kowal (as Dunn), Glenn Strange (as Sam), Ted Jordan (as Burke) and Denny Arnold (as Fireman). A Confederate Civil War General who's an incorrigible liar claims the new town banker is plotting to make off with the depositors' money. Their patriarch Moshe Gorofsky (Paul Stevens) must decide whether to tell Matt what Ruxton (Victor French) did, even while Moshe's son Gearshon (Richard Dreyfuss) is pressuring for justice. A lawyer from the east questions Matt's every move. Write by: . Chester protects Doc from an escaped convict who mistakes him for the Wyoming Territory judge that sentenced him to seven years. From the main Gunsmoke cast still alive, Buck Taylor who played 'Newly' is still with us. Guest Cast: Paul Langton (as Killion), Madlyn Rhue (as Rusty), Gregg Stewart (as Tex), Clem Fuller (as Clem) and Harold Goodwin (as Clerk). He was an American film, television and radio actor. June Carter Cash Patsy Cline Crystal Gayle Here's a movie star and TV icon, but you might not recognize him under that funny mustache. He guest-starred in numerous television series from the 1950s through the 1980s and was a regular cast member in three short-lived programs which included the roles of John Kennedy in the 19591960 syndicated drama, Grand Jury, Hamilton Greeley in the 19691970 NBC comedy, My World and Welcome to It and Sam Steinberg in the 19721973 CBS sitcom, Bridget Loves Bernie. A naive and wide-eyed young woman escapes the cruel conditions at an orphanage and receives life lessons in Dodge. Abelia (Jacqueline Scott) tries to dissuade Kane, while her children Jonathan (Brian Morrison) and Marieanne (Jodie Foster) try to tame the dog. A young man comes to Dodge claiming to be the long-lost son of a lonely widow, but Matt recognizes him from an old wanted poster and suspects a ruse. Over the years, many notable actors passed through Perry Mason both familiar veterans and rising thespians who would go on to become household names. . Matt reunites with his old friend Sheriff Bo Harker (Victor French) who rules Ludlow Kansas with an iron fist, with the help and respect of his deputy Barney Austin (Nick Nolte). She plays Mrs. Reeves in this episode. Has-been pool player Moses Darby (Jack Albertson) looks for a way to regain others' respect. Murry Christmas and The Predators).Leif GarrettThe teen idol is also in The Sodbusters along with Ford.Alan Hale, Jr. He often played surly and demanding father figures or authority roles. A case of mistaken identity ensues when Festus is identified by a special agent for the governor, Doyle (Ramon Bieri), and by Rand (Booth Colman), as being Frank Eaton who is wanted for three murders, among other charges. However, letters of protest and pressure from his wife persuaded William S. Paley, the network's chief executive, to reinstate Gunsmoke for a thirteenth season.[50][51]. Guest Cast: Gilbert Roland (as Lt. Julio Chavez), Gene Evans (as Charlie Hacker), Anna Navarro (as Marguerita), Alex Montoya (as Diaz), Walter Burke (as Willie), Miguel Landa (as Rivera), Pepe Hern (as Miguel), Lisa Seagram (as Girl) and Ricky Vera (as Boy). Guest Cast: Nina Varela (as Mamie), Walter Burke (as Herman), Michael Greene (credited Mike Green as Cowboy), Richard Reeves (as Drunk), Ric Roman (as Manuel) and Bob Hopkins (as Pete). In the radio version, the daughter's name was "Tara Hantree.". The friendship between two trappers is jeopardized when one, who admits he's a coward, abandons the other to die after being stabbed by an Indian during a struggle. Notes: George Sowards last of 32 uncredited appearances, mostly as a townsman. Guest Cast: George Macready (as Charlie Drain), Bing Russell (as Ed Shelby), Charles H. Gray (credited Charles Gray as Bob Gringle), O.Z. A strong-willed woman frees her son from Matt's custody, but the Marshal is determined to bring him to justice. Guest Cast: Mort Mills (as Howard Bulow), Maurice Manson (as Riesling), Lawrence Dobkin (as Jacklin), James Nolan (as Zack), Bill White Jr. (as Ned) and Herbert Lytton (as Stranger). Guest Cast: Ed Nelson (as Lee Prentice), Onslow Stevens (as Ben Goddard), Mort Mills (as Jake Harbin), Fay Roope (as Botkin), Joseph Kearns (credited Joe Kearns as Dobie) and George Selk (as Moss Grimmick). An old ailing military General asks his best friend to locate his long-lost son, and what he finds is a likeable but illiterate and uncouth simpleton. An orphaned girl, Bessie (Eileen McDonough), is turned away by her only relative, her aunt Rachel (Carol Vogel). Interestingly, he was the original USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) Chief Medical Officer on the second pilot, "Where No Man Has Gone Before" in the 19661969 science-fiction television series, Star Trek and was replaced by DeForest Kelley, who played Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy. Matt's friend, an old mountain man suffers a psychotic break and goes on a murder spree when civilization closes in on him. Notes: This is the first of four episodes featuring the Merry Florene character story. A lovestruck cowboy pursues a faro dealer but her feelings are not mutual since he was the gunman who shot and killed her card-cheating father. Matt captures a young criminal named Billy after a robbery goes wrong, who must endure Matt's moralizing while waiting to be broken out of jail by his outlaw brother and hero Ed. Outlaw Luke Dangerfield's (Morgan Woodward) dying wish is to see his daughter. Matt enlists the help of a former outlaw to find two condemned killers who escaped from jail. Guest Cast: Paul Richards (as Joe Phy), Morey Amsterdam (as Cicero Grimes), William Kendis (as Carey Post), Jack Reitzen (as Bartender) and Ken Becker (as Cowboy). Guest Cast: Lew Brown (as Sam Fraser), Helen Wallace (as Ma Fraser), Bill White Jr. (as Tad Fraser), Dorothy Schuyler (as Alice Fraser) and Dan Blocker (as Lieutenant). Guest Cast: Paul Richards (as Dan Grat), Robert Anderson (as Jim Hill), Malcolm Atterbury (as Bird) and Howard Culver (as hotel clerk). Gunsmoke put actors such as Milburn Stone and James Arness in the spotlight. Its no surprise that hundreds of actors passed in front of the camera over the shows two decade run. An immigrant must decide whether to pay off a blackmailer who claims to have seen the immigrant's son commit murder. He passed away in 2018 from a heart attack. Guest Cast: Peter Whitney (as Jase Murdock), Richard Gilden (as Golden Calf), Lou Vernon (as Cal Ross) and Robert Keene (as Dude). Guest Cast: Mary Carver (as Lucy), William Schallert (as Jess), Morgan Brittany (credited Suzanne Cupito as Jessica) and Dabbs Greer (as Mr. Jonas). Matt is forced to protect Irish troublemaker O'Quillian (John McLiam) against cattle drovers Clay Tynan (Victor French) and Chickenfoot (Anthony James). Mort Mills was an American film and television actor with over 150 credits. Ailing confidence man Danny Wilson (Jack Albertson) plans one last con, involving a "hit" on Matt, in order to ensure his very short-lived financial future. Guest Cast: William Hopper (as John Henry Jordan), Barry Atwater (as Mr. Bowen), Nora Marlowe (Mrs. Bowen), James McCallion (as Vince Butler), Wilfred Knapp (as Mr. Botkin) and S. John Launer (as Judge). Guest Cast: Will Hutchins (as Billy Poe), John Alderson (as Canby), Crahan Denton (as Walker), Judson Pratt (as Dano), Herbert Lytton (credited Herbert C. Lytton as Hays), Natalie Norwick (as Maid), Leonard Stone (as Davey), Michael Mikler (as Cowboy), John Rodney (as Barkeep), Gregg Palmer (as Wells), Darlene Fields (as Saloon Girl), I. Stanford Jolley (as Harry), Ted Jordan (as Pete) and Hank Ladd (as Dave). The outlaw Talbot (Anthony Zerbe) plans to rob the bank in Dodge, but is sidetracked by his attraction to Katherine (Salome Jens) after he is forced to kill her husband Eli (Robert Totten). Matt clashes with railroad boss Wes Cameron (Jim Davis) who is determined lay track across homesteader Jim Graham's (Shug Fisher) land. Jodie Foster The child star burst onto the screen in 1969 ("Roots of Fear"), and would twice more show up in Dodge ("P.S. Guest Cast: William Schallert (as Alben Peavy), Anne Barton (as Liza Peavy), Hope Summers (as Ellen Cade) and Albert Linville (as Jack Cade). Check out as guest. Matt's life is changed during a bank robbery after his gun arm is seriously wounded. A recently widowed woman becomes infatuated with Quint and when he spurns her advances, she accuses him of a heinous crime. A group of bounty hunters lead by Guerin (Bruce Dern) hold Kitty, Doc & Louie hostage, intent on getting even with Matt for a 10-year jail term, and denying them a $10,000 bounty on Ben Miller (Robert Totten) who killed the son of Henry Wade (Robert Brubaker) in a fair gunfight. Guest Cast: John Dehner (as Cope Borden), James Westerfield (as Rance Bradley) and Marvin Bryan (as Jason Bradley). Notes: The premiere episode was introduced by John Wayne. Matt risks his own life when an outlaw takes Doc hostage and threatens to kill him if he does not help his wounded partner. Jenny (Lisa Gerritsen) arrives at Dodge to be with her father who she has not yet met, not realizing he is the outlaw, Lucas Pritchard (Steve Ihnat), worth a bounty of $2,000 for robbery and assault. John Wayne turned down the lead,. He will go on to play bartender Jake Summers in Lawman and pass away four years later of cancer in 1963 at the age of 46. A drifter seeks revenge against a rancher and his men when they kill his brother and severely injure his father. A California bound family finds both Matt and his prisoner unconscious and handcuffed to one another, but the captive comes to first claiming to be the marshal. Guest Cast: Adam Kennedy (as Andy Travis), James Griffith (as Joe Kite), Herbert Lytton (as Jake Crowell), George Selk (as Moss Grimmick), Jon Locke (credited Joe Locke as Beecher) and Chris Alcaide (as Barnes). Newly tries to take wanted killer Larkin (Richard Jaeckel) to Dodge with three bounty hunters hot on their trail, led by the ruthless Lon (Anthony Caruso). 1961/62 through 1965/66 "Dr. Sam" (portrayed by Special Guest Vera Miles) answers Dr. Galen Adam's ad for a temporary replacement so that Doc can leave Dodge to attend a special honorary event for his benefactor from medical school. Drunken cavalry Sergeant Holly (Forrest Tucker) pursues Apache warrior/priest Gregorio (Richard Anderson) who took Kitty hostage. Guest Cast: Norma Crane (as Ida), Ed Nelson (as Perce), Ken Lynch (credited Kenneth Lynch as Seeber), Robert Brubaker (as Jim Buck), James Nusser (as Louie Pheeters), John Mitchum (as Norm), Chuck Hayward (as Kemp), Baynes Barron (as Vicks) and Alex Sharp (as Nickols). Guest Cast: John Anderson (as Delliver), Florence MacMichael (as Kate) and George Mitchell (as Jeff). An elderly sheepherder who opposes violence refuses to tell Matt the identity of the two cattlemen who are tormenting him. Add to Watchlist. Matt must find a home for Lettie's (Kay Lenz) unwanted baby girl, offering her to Maylee (Bonnie Bartlett) after killing her husband Eli Baines (Don Collier). The listing includes regular cast members, guest stars, and recurring cast members. A convicted murderer's sibling concocts a unique plan to avenge his brother's hanging, by unofficially acting as town deputy with hopes of provoking Matt into a gunfight. A Texas trail herder swears to avenge his brother's death, who Matt shot and killed in self-defense. Of the hour-long episodes, 176 were in black-and-white and 226 were in color. Matt helps search for a group of Kiowa raiders, led by Quichero (Richard Angarola), who abducted rancher Ed Vail's (Victor French) daughter, Melissa Vail (Joyce Ames). His best-known role was Captain Grey in the 19571960 NBC American crime drama television series M Squad. Notes: First of seven appearances for John Larch, who played Clay Young. Festus goes after the bandits who robbed and assaulted Doc. Stone portrays the detestable gunman Joe Delk in this his first if seven Gunsmoke appearances. Chester is appalled when his "uncivilized" country-bumpkin brother comes to Dodge for a Christmas visit. His daughter Cora Sanderson (Donna Mills), and Matt, eventually convince "back-east" lawyer Cicero Wolfe (Paul Stevens) to defend the alleged renegades when no one else in Kansas will. Guest Cast: Joe Silver (as Beal Brown), Richard O'Brien (as Carter), Regis J. Cordic (as Sheriff Crane), Eddie Ryder (as The Undertaker), Edward Faulkner (as Drummer), Reid Cruickshanks (as Mr. Denton), Terry Wilson (as Liveryman), Danil Torpe (as Alf), Glenn Strange (as Sam), Ted Jordan (as Burke), Howard Culver (as Howie), John Harper (as Percy Crump), Nancy Fisher (as Flow), Jon Kowal (as Barfly Joe), Al Berry (as Barfly Bob), Daniel M. White (as Oltimer) and Phil Chambers (as Shotgun). Dying gunman Bodie Tatum (Gene Evans) endures a long, sad journey with his Cheyanne wife Kata (Ana Korita), and his estranged daughters, Maddy (Sandra Smith), Marion (Sheila Larken) and Gwenn (Jay MacIntosh), to be buried next to his wife in a town that doesn't want him there. When a wealthy rancher comes to Dodge to buy horses, two rival stable owners agree to a high-stakes long-distance race to demonstrate the speed and durability of their breeds. Guest Cast: Tom Reese (as Charlie Dent), Morgan Paull (as Brinker), William Campbell (as Striker), Harry Middlebrooks (as Dobie) and X Brands (as Chief). James Drury. 0 . After years of searching, an ex-Confederate cavalryman has finally found the former Union officer he thinks was responsible for the death of his wife, during Sherman's March to the Sea. A weird whiskey drummer named Wilbur Hawkins makes a claim to Matt that he overheard a man making a offer to pay 300 dollars to kill him, and shortly thereafter an attempt is made on Matt's life. Matt realizes that an old girlfriend is working on the opposite side of the law and is planning on robbing the bank with her new boyfriend. S. John Launer who played "The Judge", and like the above-mentioned William Hopper, had a recurring role as a criminal court judge on Perry Mason. He guest stars in consecutive episodes and in this story, he plays Jack Rynning, his first of five Gunsmoke appearances. A politically ambitious Indian Agent falsely accuses Matt of participating in a murder committed on the reservation. Kitty's resilience is challenged when she accepts a young woman's plea for help which begins a life and death ordeal. Guest Cast: Gage Clarke (as Hinkle), Alfred Linder (as Clerk), Dennis Cross (as Bartender), Malcolm Atterbury (as Liveryman) and Paul Lambert (as Lou Shippen). His final role was General Winfield Schaeffer in the 19651970 NBC fantasy sitcom television series, I Dream of Jeannie. His longest recurring role was Shawn Brady on the daytime soap opera, Days of Our Lives in 19841985. Bounty hunter Lewis Stark (Richard Kiley) blackmails his prisoner, Adam Bramley (Shelly Novack), whose father, John Bramley (Henry Wilcoxon), is a wealthy rancher. Memorable Gunsmoke character actors such as James Nusser, who played Louie, or George Selk, who played Moss, made it the kind of show that could last 20 seasons. Matt saves the life of a white boy raised by Indians, who was shot trying to fulfill his coup, by retrieving horses stolen from his Arapaho tribe. Doc suspects the wife of knifing her husband after he treats his badly infected leg and urges Matt to investigate when the man brandishes a gun. A homesteader believes Indians are harassing him at night, and after Matt tells him to get a rifle, he mistakenly shoots and kills a cowhand. Thomas Carney was an American film and television actor. A gunfighter's father despises his son's profession and purposely disables his shooting hand, and now he must defend himself from three avenging gunman. Guest Cast: Harry Bartell (as Cain Vestal), Mark Roberts (as Adams), Paul Dubov (as Pritchard), Dan Riss (as Mike), Howard Ledig (as Pete) and Gorday Clifton (as Cowboy). This episode, his first of six appearances he played August Brake and would later play another bushwhacking deputy who comes to Dodge chasing a fugitive in season 4, Gunsmoke episode 31, "Murder Warrant.". Newly intervenes when a pair of bounty hunters, Hodge (Dean Stanton) and Yates (John Crawford), attempt to kill desperado Johnny Cross (Jeff Pomerantz) who swears that he is innocent. Guest Cast: Karen Grassle (as Fran), John Reilly (as Ike), Linda Sublette (as Emily), Herman Poppe (as Luke), Michele Marsh (as Sara), Dennis Redfield (as Shep), Fran Ryan (as Hannah), Robert Brubaker, Rod McGaughy (as Cowboy #1) and Bobby E. Clark (as Cowboy #2). Matt and Chester rescue an old buffalo hunter who was abandoned and left for dead in the freezing cold temperatures on the prairie. Guest Cast: Lieux Dressler (as Susie), Robert Totten (as Walker), Gregg Palmer (as Guthrie), William Bryant (as Bennett), Rayford Barnes (as Grebbs), Herb Vigran, Jon Lormer (as Judge Clayborne), Glenn Strange (as Sam), Ted Jordan (as Burke), Bill Erwin (as Bailiff), Tom McFadden (as Luke), Rusty Lane (as Sheriff Buckley), Ed McCready (as Scotty), Louie Elias (as Cowboy) and Lloyd Nelson (as Shorty). Festus' nephew Eliab comes gunning for his right ear lobe. Nolan was an American radio, film and television actress with over 200 acting credits in a career that spanned seven decades. Notes: William Hopper who portrayed John Henry Jordan was the only son of actor DeWolf Hopper and legendary Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper. He started in the profession with uncredited roles in cult classics, When Worlds Collide (1951) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and may be best known for his performances in The Comancheros (1961), The Longest Day (1962) and Night of the Lepus (1972). A conscientious woman's plan to adopt a baby are jeopardized when Matt discovers her shiftless husband is involved in cattle rustling. Guest Cast: Sebastian Cabot (as Professor Jacoby), Dean Fredericks (credited Norman Frederic as Gart), Ned Glass (as Grubby), Charles Horvath (as Left Hand), Howard Culver (as Citizen) and Dorothy Schuyler (as Kate). Guest Cast: Nancy Wickwire (as Nell), James Broderick (as Pete), Jennifer Billingsley (as Leah), Gage Clarke (as Mr. Botkin), Fred Coby (as Barkeep), Lisa Seagram (Saloon Girl) and Glenn Strange (as Sam). Notes: Richard Deacon plays the banker Botkin in this episode. The episode P.S. Three friends who share a dark secret are being systematically targeted, and rattled Dodge citizens suspect Indian activity. Notes: Herbert Lytton portrayed Jake Crowell, his first of seven appearances. Gunsmoke and Wagon Train both found their rhythm with a collection of popular guest stars to keep it fresh and interesting. Guest Cast: Robert Easton (as Magnus Goode), James Anderson (as Lucifer Jones), Than Wyenn (as Dealer), Tim Graham (as Cowboy) and Dorothy Schuyler (as Olive). Dickinson made more than 50 movies and her first credited appearance came in Gun the Man Down (1956) with fellow Gunsmoke alum James Arness. 1955/56 through 1960/61 A headstrong young drifter is determined to make things right when he's wrongly suspected of being the accomplice to horse thief. Holly (Forrest Tucker) sets out to find Willis Jeeter (Albert Salmi) who framed him for stealing an Army payroll. He was an American stage, radio, film and television actor who played Mr. Bradley in this episode. Where life imitates art, Gordon came by his toughness through his own early experiences. A distraught middle-aged woman projects her motherly instincts on Matt's new prisoner, after she learns of her own son's outlaw past and violent death. He had a successful career on Broadway as a stage actor and was a relative newcomer to television when he passed away at the age of 75 on February 11, 1958. Guest Cast: John Dehner (as Wayne Russell), Judson Pratt (as Bill Pence) and Cyril Delevanti (as messenger). Guest Cast: Jeanette Nolan (as Rose), Jack Elam (as Ben), Harry Dean Stanton (credited Dean Stanton as Harley), Ken Lynch (credited Kenneth Lynch as Leroy), Warren Oates (as Jep), Nora Marlowe (as Jennie), David Kent (as Peter), Cyril Delevanti (as Sy Tewksbury) and Wayne West (as Man). Phil appeared in one showing of Gunsmoke, S1E24 "The Pest Hole" that aired seven weeks after his death. The Rocking Horse Winner Marxist Criticism, TV's Gunsmoke ran over twenty years, 635 episodes (1955-1975), and five television movies (1987-1994). Matt is injured and makes an ethical decision when an Indian he saved in the past now comes to his rescue. Robert Vaughn portrayed "the kid", was an American stage, film and television actor. Chester fights for his life when he's held captive by an irrational off-balanced horse thief and his abused common-law wife. Harry Woods was an American movie and television actor who started his profession in the early days of the film industry playing the perennial villain. A loud distasteful old man threatens to kill a cowpoke in front of witnesses, making him the perfect patsy for a horse thief's murder plan. Guest Cast: Margaret Hamilton (as Edsel Pry), John Fiedler (as Odem Ballou), Helen Page Camp (as Seva Ballou), J. Pat O'Malley (as Drummer), Walker Edmiston (as Ludlow), Herb Vigran (as Judge Brooker), Glenn Strange (as Sam), Ted Jordan (as Nathan Burke), Woodrow Chambliss (as Lathrop), Charles Wagenheim, Henry Wise (as Hank) and Michelle Breeze (as Sadie). Notes: American photographer Holly Wright was born Holly McIntire, the daughter of two well-known actors, John McIntire (Wagon Train) fame and Jeanette Nolan (eight Gunsmoke appearances). Fate seems to have other plans for Matt as he takes a prisoner, Waco Thompson (Victor French), back to Dodge. Believing he killed the man that swindled him, a young rancher flees from the law with his wife and digs himself into a deeper hole. He spent much of his early career taking minor roles in films and television shows. Notes: Keye Luke who played Chen, was a Chinese-born American film and television actor. Your email address will not be published. Guest Cast: Peggy Stewart (as Mrs. Philips), Robert Karnes (as Jep Hunter), Robert Rockwell (as Mr. Philips), Charles Fredericks (as Jack Band), Phil Harvey (as Henry), Joseph Kearns (credited Joe Kearns as Dobie), Raymond Guth (as Lou), Michael Gibson (credited Mike Gibson as Bert) and Wendy Stuart (as Fawn). Matt tracks murder suspect Pete Murphy (Gerald McRaney) to another town and is forced to defend himself against him. 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