Episode Details

Gunsmoke, “Johnny Red,” originally broadcast August 13, 1955. Common collector logs list this as episode 174. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this CBS Radio Network drama, written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

In Dodge City, a young stranger arrives at the Crail ranch claiming to be the long-absent son of an elderly widow. Dillon’s earlier inquiries give him reason to question the reunion, placing compassion, identity, and the responsibilities of the law in uneasy conflict. Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, Virginia Gregg, and Sam Edwards are featured.

Old Time Western Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
30:47 Closing

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