Gunsmoke
The Gypsum Hills Feud
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Gunsmoke is a Western radio drama set in Dodge City, Kansas, where U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon works to keep order on the frontier. William Conrad gives Dillon a steady, authoritative presence, while Georgia Ellis plays Kitty Russell, owner of the Long Branch Saloon. Their world also includes deputy Chester Proudfoot, Doc Adams, and the townspeople who bring the troubles of the territory to the marshal’s door.
The program blends crime and adventure with character-driven drama. Stories often turn on the consequences of violence, disputes over land or money, and the difficult choices involved in enforcing the law. The sound design helps create a vivid sense of place, from the bustle of Dodge City to the open country beyond it, while dialogue and performance carry the action.
Known for its serious, unsentimental tone, Gunsmoke treats the Old West as a place of danger and moral complexity rather than simple legend. This episode is titled “The Gypsum Hills Feud,” offering a focused entry into the series’ world of frontier conflict and justice.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.