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Hats off to Les Crutchfield. Fabulous writing and story. You can really get a sense of the cattle drives and range wars. This episode was an education.
Outstanding. There's been some good'uns, but is the best one I've heard yet. "By heaven, I don't know.... You know Chester, think I'm gonna change my ways." When I heard that, I raised my hands to God!
Perhaps one of my favorite episodes. And actually, kind of topical today... Hard times bring out the best and the worst in people... and we have seen a lot of the worst.
Loved James Arnez but didn't seem fare they choice him over William Conrad to do the TV Matt Dillon of all the hundreds of radio shows William Conrad did on radio, but I know that James Arnez was John Wayne's friend
This episode reminds me of the time in "The Long Winter" (from the "Little House on the Prairie" series) when Almanzo and Cap risked their lives to get wheat so the starving town if De Smet would have food, only for store owner Mr. Loftus to attempt to price gouge the citizens. A riot almost erupted. Laura's father managed to avert it, and Mr. Loftus sold the wheat for the same price it had been bought. Would you believe his store still stands in De Smet, SD today? It's actually a tourist attraction!
Seems Chester started morphing over time into becoming more like his buffoonish TV counterpart (the Dennis Weaver "Chester.") But lead characters (like Matt) having sidekicks was sort of a necessity in radio, because the lead hero needed somebody for a sounding board.
@@markvines7308 That is what faith is about, regardless of which side of the fence on which you sit. I have a degree in Ecology/Environmental Science from a Big Ten university, with coursework in Evolutionary Theory, Genetics, etc.. I absolutely believe God created the Universe because His fingerprints (figurative) are on everything. And how do unbelievers reconcile the unscientific belief in their theory that "something came from nothing"? Neither believers nor unbelievers can give "proof" about how the Universe came to exist and about biogenesis (how life came to exist). Since neither side has "proof", both have to have "faith" to support their theory. One believes in a Higher Power and Intelligent Design while the other group believes in everything relies on random chance and scientific processes. Besides, whether there is "proof" or not does not change the fact that we exist, so each must make their own decision.
Since discovering old radio programs, l haven't watched TV in a dawgs age. Better quality.
Good for bedtime helps me fall asleep.
Dragnet is my go to for insomnia!
“If there’s any gunslinging starts I’m gonna be in on it too”
Awesome as it gets
I love Gunsmoke ☺☺
This and “No Indians” and “the cabin” are the best episodes.
A true artistic classic! One of the best written and acted radio plays of all time.
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I listen to gunsmoke while I sleep every single night
This was an exceptional story ! They're all good. This one is better !!!
I'm really enjoying these. Thank you for uploading REAL entertainment.
Great show
Hats off to Les Crutchfield. Fabulous writing and story. You can really get a sense of the cattle drives and range wars. This episode was an education.
It’s sad to see mankind’s greed hasn’t changed over the years
@@hollyyanez7059
The Bidens prove your statement
Good writer ☺
Man I love this show also frontier gentlemen is a great show. Why is there no "Wagon Train " radio shows? Would love to listen to Ward Bond
Outstanding. There's been some good'uns, but is the best one I've heard yet. "By heaven, I don't know.... You know Chester, think I'm gonna change my ways." When I heard that, I raised my hands to God!
Perhaps one of my favorite episodes. And actually, kind of topical today... Hard times bring out the best and the worst in people... and we have seen a lot of the worst.
Inspiration
Outstanding!
Loved James Arnez but didn't seem fare they choice him over William Conrad to do the TV Matt Dillon of all the hundreds of radio shows William Conrad did on radio, but I know that James Arnez was John Wayne's friend
Drop Dead is one of the all time great episodes!
This is peak storytelling. Atleast for me. Seriously this is really good stuff
I find this to be more entertaining than most television shows. Is quality entertainment for sure.
This episode reminds me of the time in "The Long Winter" (from the "Little House on the Prairie" series) when Almanzo and Cap risked their lives to get wheat so the starving town if De Smet would have food, only for store owner Mr. Loftus to attempt to price gouge the citizens. A riot almost erupted. Laura's father managed to avert it, and Mr. Loftus sold the wheat for the same price it had been bought.
Would you believe his store still stands in De Smet, SD today? It's actually a tourist attraction!
It's a chancy job
...And a little lonely.
Best one In the library!
Thank You 🤠
Aw, I LOVE you little cowboy!! 😊
How many radio episodes were made? They are terrific.
Old Time Radio has over 400 episodes of Gunsmoke alone.
Definitely one of the best episodes and before the writers turned Chester into an incessant tool.
Agree there is a lot in the characters
Seems Chester started morphing over time into becoming more like his buffoonish TV counterpart (the Dennis Weaver "Chester.") But lead characters (like Matt) having sidekicks was sort of a necessity in radio, because the lead hero needed somebody for a sounding board.
Could have done without the religious overtones
What's wrong with "religious overtones"?
@@howardoller443 I'm not at all religious and I find it annoying.
@@markvines7308 What is it you find annoying?
@@howardoller443 Belief without evidence
@@markvines7308 That is what faith is about, regardless of which side of the fence on which you sit. I have a degree in Ecology/Environmental Science from a Big Ten university, with coursework in Evolutionary Theory, Genetics, etc.. I absolutely believe God created the Universe because His fingerprints (figurative) are on everything. And how do unbelievers reconcile the unscientific belief in their theory that "something came from nothing"? Neither believers nor unbelievers can give "proof" about how the Universe came to exist and about biogenesis (how life came to exist). Since neither side has "proof", both have to have "faith" to support their theory. One believes in a Higher Power and Intelligent Design while the other group believes in everything relies on random chance and scientific processes. Besides, whether there is "proof" or not does not change the fact that we exist, so each must make their own decision.