A "mad" dog is killing cattle and sheep, while vengeful gunman Howard Kane (Claude Akins) sets out to kill Cole Matson (George Murdock), the man who shot him in the back four years ago. Notes: Bing Russell was an American film and television actor with over 175 acting credits in a 40-year career. Guest Cast: Robert Foulk (as Edward Hinton), Amzie Strickland (as Lennie Hinton), Peter Votrian (as Timmy Wyatt), Anne Warren (as White Fawn), Lance Warren (as Maggie Wyatt), Jeanne Bates (as Mrs. Wyatt) and Lou Vernon (as Cal Ross). Matt and Chester out riding the range come upon a rather suspicious and unfriendly man who hustles two beautiful thoroughbreds away in a big hurry. Matt attempts to help a quarrelsome young man turn his life around, after a group of ranch hands try to hang him for cattle rustling. Masked gunmen hold up a stagecoach carrying Matt and Chester, and later back in Dodge, the Marshal recognizes one of the robber's voices. 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]. He specialized in macabre or off-beat roles and here he portrays the slow-witted Rodin, one of Rose's attackers. A friend from Matt's past, a gunfighter for hire, comes to Dodge with a job offer and unbeknownst to both of them, that job is to kill the Marshal. A man from Matt's past seeks revenge for the hanging of his partner and has hired a gunman to kill him, but the shooter makes a grave mistake. A judge and his two sons plot their revenge when they suspect Festus and Kitty of murdering a member of their family. Merry Florene (Lane Bradbury) is back. He and his older brothers Larry, Bernie and Phil came from a family that were very active in theatre. Ex-Union soldier and buffalo hunter Corley (Robert Totten), reveals the true identity of Timothy Driscoll (Nehemiah Persoff), who is Karl Martin Krag, the "Devil of Donneville", a former Confederate Commandant of a Civil War prison camp where hundreds died. Sidney Clute portrays Spencer in this episode. Dan Blocker's first appearance as the Lieutenant, in three years he will begin his iconic role of Hoss Cartwright in the 19591973 NBC American western television series Bonanza. George D. Wallace playing Dolph Timble, was an American stage and screen actor with over 230 credits. A seriously ill Nez Perce Indian chief causes hostility among the town's residents when he shelters in the Dodge House, but one man sees it as an opportunity to avenge his brother's death. Guest Cast: Dan Travanty (as Barker), Charles Haid (as Hargis), Ted Jordan, Roy Roberts, Tom Brown, Charles Wagenheim, Victor Izay, Robert Brubaker (as Bartender), Rhodie Cogan (as Mr. Hopewell), Hal Bokar (as Clay), and Richard Lundin (as Stage Driver). Festus and Quint one-up each other all the way to Wichita, where they meet a saloon girl who has a habit of running-off with strangers. Cyril Delevanti was an English character actor with a long career in American films and television. Arthur Hiller. 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. Notes: Andrew Duggan plays Nick Search, his first of three appearances. Their hunt leads to Santa Fe where Doc and his friend Lyla (Dorothy Tristan) are heading back to Dodge. Guest Cast: Susan Gordon (as Charity), Wright King (as Hi Stevens), Bill McLean (as Rafe), Loyal T. Lucas (credited Doc Lucas as Albie) and Ann Morrison (as Mrs. Henry). . In Ash, the Caped Crusader played Emmett, the target of troubled man who was hit in the head with a barrel.James WhitmoreThe great character actor, who was in everything fromPlanet of the ApestoThe Shawshank Redemption, put in his time for three episodes.Phew! Guest Cast: Harry Townes (as Pezzy), Alice Backes (as Cora), Harry Swoger (as Burke) and Alan Reed Jr. (as Harlow). James Drury makes his first of four appearances. Twenty-four one-hour episodes, colorExecutive producer: John Mantley; producer: Leonard Katzman (episodes 612-624, 635), John G. Stephens (episodes 625-634); associate producer: Ron Honthaner Regular cast: James Arness (Matt Dillon), Ken Curtis (Festus), Milburn Stone (Doc), Buck Taylor (Newly), Fran Ryan (Hannah)[62]. A charming ladies' man with a history of jilting women romances the young wife of an elderly rancher and convinces her to embrace a disturbing plan to alibi his killing and free her from her marriage. Hypnotist Dr. Herman Schultz (Benny Rubin) bamboozles Dodge residents by using his skill to steal money that is destined for the freight office. Val Dufour portrayed Day Barrett. Also in this episode, there is a cell across from the one Billy is in. Matt and Chester rescue an old buffalo hunter who was abandoned and left for dead in the freezing cold temperatures on the prairie. Quint witnesses a murder and is held captive by a desperate father, who's trying to save his suspected son from the killing. Matt comes upon a wagon train full of young ladies answering an ad for women wanted to marry rich Colorado gold miners, but the underhanded wagon master has formed his own immoral plans. Guest Cast: Lane Bradbury (as Merry Florene), Victor French (as Roland), Anthony James (as Elbert), Buck Taylor (as Newly), Dabbs Greer (as Jonas), Glenn Strange (as Sam) and Ted Jordan (as Burke). However, Doc is surprised and outraged when Dr. Samuel McTavish (so-named because her father wanted a boy) turns out to be a woman. After 36 hours without sleep hunting down vicious prisoner Job Snelling (Leo Gordon), he must go a few hours more without rest while dealing with a brawl at the Long Branch between Dobie Crimps (Shug Fisher) and Buck Doolin (Douglas V. Fowley) who are feuding over a mail-order bride, and with nine-year-old juvenile delinquent, arsonist, horse thief and pie thrower Andy (Willie Ames), and with Kitty giving him the silent treatment after Matt fails to keep his promise for a picnic date. Guest Cast: Russell Johnson (as Stanger), Lawrence Dobkin (as Brand), Gloria Marshall (as Linda), Harvey Grant (as Billy) and David Saber (as Tom). After a stay of execution is denied by the governor, Jude shoots Kitty for revenge. Stone (as Jeff Sutro), Len Wayland (as Jim Donner), Larry Ward (as Sid Perce) and Stanley Adams (as Charlie Rath), Thirty-two one-hour episodes, black-and-whiteProducer: Philip Leacock; associate producer: John MantleyRegular cast: James Arness (Matt Dillon), Ken Curtis (Festus), Milburn Stone (Doc), Amanda Blake (Kitty), Roger Ewing (Thad)[49]Guest Cast: In credits order. Guest Cast: Strother Martin (as Dooley), Ken Lynch (as Colpitt), James Maloney (as Faber), Ben Wright (as Mr. Ross), George Selk (as Moss Grimmick) and James Nusser (as Nelson). Guest Cast: Ned Glass (as Old Man), Robert Hogan (as Danny), Ed Peck (as Silva), Rayford Barnes (as Litton), Howard Wendell (as Judge), Al Schottelkotte (as Bailiff), Gilman Rankin (as Waiter), Bryan O'Byrne (as Clerk), Harry Bartell (as Sheriff), Arthur Peterson (credited Arthur Peterson Jr. as Doctor), Robert Gravage (as Hangman) and Glenn Strange (as Sam). A preacher disgusted by all the violence surrounding him has lost faith and is tormented by a bully, who despises his timid nature. Graves), Dawn Little Sky (as Squaw), Steve Warren (as Sergeant), Frank Sentry (as Crooked Knife) and Fred McDougall (as Tracker). Guest Cast: Harry Townes (as Tobe), Mary LaRoche (as Mae), Philip Abbott (as Frank), L. Q. Jones (as Skinner), Sarah Selby (as Ma Smalley), Harry Dean Stanton (credited Dean Stanton as Young Man), Bud Osborne (as Man), John Newton (as Cowman) and S. John Launer (as Townsman). Matt comes to the aid of a Sheriff in a nearby town to help fend off a lynch mob. Guest cast: In credits order. A strong-willed, shotgun-wielding matriarch helps her son escape from Matt's custody, but the Marshal is equally determined to see the young man tried and sentenced for killing an unarmed man. Notes: Cactus Mack and series regular Glenn Strange were first cousins, their mothers were sisters. A timid bank clerk goes through a surprising change in personality when he is told he only has a short time to live. 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). A recently widowed woman becomes infatuated with Quint and when he spurns her advances, she accuses him of a heinous crime. A cowardly horse thief spreads a vengeful rumor against the cowboy who roughed him up. Out of water and with no horse, he must rely on the Cherokee squaw Quanah (Arlene Martel), who has been cast out from the Comanche, if he is to survive in the badlands. Quint escorts a desperate family by wagon to North Platte and uncovers their hurried reason in leaving Illinois. Sugarfoot. Holly (Forrest Tucker) sets out to find Willis Jeeter (Albert Salmi) who framed him for stealing an Army payroll. First of two Gunsmoke episodes titled "Prairie Wolfer". Crazed mass murder Abraham Wakefield (Morgan Woodward), motivated by the violent death of his precious Annabel (Elaine Fulkerson), is bent on avenging his son's death after Matt tracks him down and is forced to kill him. Matt seeks shelter from a blizzard in a cabin and encounters two psychopathic criminals who murdered the owner and enslaved and abused his daughter. An elderly sheepherder who opposes violence refuses to tell Matt the identity of the two cattlemen who are tormenting him. Ernie Connors) 8 Laurence Fishburne (Cpl. Saddle tramp Yankton (James Stacy) uses rancher Will Donavan's (Forrest Tucker) money to court his daughter, Emma (Pamela Payton-Wright), but her mother Henrietta (Nancy Olson) wants to take her to Europe instead. He played the titled lead role in the 19581959 NBC television series, Steve Canyon. Matt informs a woman that he had to kill her carousing husband, and even though she didn't love him, demands an eye for an eye from the Marshal. Bounty hunter Luke Frazer is drawn out of retirement to find the man who murdered a rich rancher's son. This suggests that it was never permanent, just merely Kitty's own fashion statement which first appeared in "Cooter", episode 27. A state official uses Matt's friendship with an outlaw for personal gain. Guest Cast: Vic Perrin (as Wilbur Hawkins), Robert Burton (as Sheriff), Robert Karnes (as Roberts) and Bert Rumsey (as Sam). The regulars who are still with us are: Roger Ewing (Thad Greenwood), who is 73; Buck Taylor (Newly O'Brien), who is 77; and Burt Reynolds (Quint Asper), who is 79. Anne and Lance Warren (who played White Fawn and Maggie) are the daughters of Director/Producer/Writer Charles Marquis Warren. Barry had a couple of appealing television roles, Star Trek fans will remember him as Surak, Dr. Spock's father in S3E22, The Savage Curtain (1969). A desperate widow of a military officer killed in battle arrives in Dodge to retrieve his body, but her motives prove controversial. Dan Sheridan plays Dobie, his last of three appearances. He was an American stage, radio, film and television actor who played Mr. Bradley in this episode. A dying drunk tasks Matt with finding his daughter, a free and carefree spirit who makes the Marshal as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Matt goes after three bandits who robbed a stagecoach and killed the driver and guard. Guest Cast: Charles McGraw (as Calvin), June Dayton (as Emily), Gene Lyons (as Fletcher), Bill Erwin (as Ned) and Jan Clayton (as Clara Wright). A twelve-year-old white boy must make a life decision, stay with the woman who claims he's her son or return to the Cheyenne Indians that raised him. A just released convict, who as a boy hated Matt while growing up together on a Texas ranch, has an urgent need to size him up, but becomes torn between loyalty for the Marshal and his old gang of thieves. He was Sergeant Bullock in the little known 19571958 syndicated western television series, Boots and Saddles. Divine intervention intercedes when a timid homesteader and his wife are bullied off their land and refuse Matt's help. Here's a list of five other vintage television shows to dig into if Gunsmokewas your jam. Viewers learn through dialogue in this episode that Doc Adams served in the 3rd Illinois Cavalry in the American Civil War. The Dano brothers return home from prison to a dying mother and a bitter father. Guest Cast: John Anderson (as Delliver), Florence MacMichael (as Kate) and George Mitchell (as Jeff). Vinton Hayworth who played Ben Sissle, was the uncle of Hollywood's most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s, Rita Hayworth. Festus goes after the bandits who robbed and assaulted Doc. He was the patriarch of the Carradine family which included four sons and four grandchildren who were also actors. A love triangle ends in unimaginable violence when two men court the same girl. He injured himself during filming of this episode when he picked-up Miss Kitty and passed her through the window. She may be best remembered for her role as Miss Mamie Baldwin in the 19721981 CBS historical drama television series, The Waltons. Mitch Hansen (John Beck), with the help of saloon girl Zoe (Lynn Benesch), is determined to be there for his friend until the very end. Kitty is torn between Matt and the man who once saved her life, a parolee whose making threats towards the Marshall. 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. He was a prolific actor with numerous film and television roles. Former choir boy turned outlaw, Boone Shadler (Earl Holliman), condemned to hang, escapes prison and poses as a priest to retrieve $7,000 from a town that is now stricken with a plague, forcing him to keep up his disguise by helping those who are dying. Matt pursues a demented buffalo hunter who savagely killed his own men. A farmer is charged with murder after the card shark who won his money dies from the blow he delivered. A wealthy obnoxious miner passing through Dodge becomes infatuated with Kitty, and when she rebukes his advances, he sets aside his dreams and chooses to run her out of business. A buffalo hunter is sentenced to be hanged for a murder he did not commit, the real culprits being the sons of Matt's old friend Adam Benteen. 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). Two Irishmen, who absolutely hate each other are involved in a dangerous feud, and when a villainous land-grabber maneuvers to acquire their properties, they must somehow join forces. Stone (as Joe Delk), Steven Terrell (as Billy Baxter), Robert C. 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