This is a classic episode of the radio drama series Gunsmoke, starring William Conrad as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. The story follows Doc and Chester on their return journey from Hays City when they encounter wounded wolfers and become trapped in a dangerous situation on the prairie.
Doc and Chester discover a wounded wolfer named Nage Gillet at a remote water hole
Doc attempts to treat Nage despite his hostile partners Pit Gillet and Jesse Turnbow
The partners shoot Doc to prevent him from helping their wounded companion
Chester must perform emergency surgery on Doc while defending their camp
A deadly standoff ensues as Pit Gillet repeatedly tries to attack their position
Chester captures Jesse Turnbow and uses him to lure Pit into a trap
The truth is revealed that Pit shot his own brother Nage, not an accident
Marshal Matt Dillon arrives to rescue Doc and Chester after searching for them
Chester's resourcefulness and loyalty save both their lives in the wilderness
Resources mentioned: Dodge City, Hays City, Front Street, Long Branch Saloon, various prairie locations in the Kansas territory.
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Chapters
(00:00:10) - Guns Folk
(00:01:52) - The Life of Wounds
(00:05:41) - Dr. Jesse Turnbow and His Partners
(00:08:57) - How to Get That Bullet Out of My Face
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