Dutch George: A Herd of Lies and a Trail of Trouble

Originally Aired: November 20, 1955

In Gunsmoke #189, “Dutch George,” Marshal Matt Dillon is forced to confront an old acquaintance turned notorious outlaw. Dutch George, once a boyhood idol to Matt, returns to Dodge City a free man after a dubious acquittal for horse theft. But when a determined young man named Jimmy McQueen tracks a stolen bay horse back to Dutch, Matt sees a rare chance to bring the elusive thief to justice. The pursuit across the prairie turns deadly as Dutch’s criminal empire unravels in the shadow of Cheyenne territory. A tale of deception, broken trust, and the brutal code of the frontier.

Cast: William Conrad, John Boehner, Vic Perrin, Jim Busser

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Welcome to Gunsmoke: Old West Stories, a podcast that takes you back to the rugged plains of 1870s Dodge City, Kansas. Rediscover the timeless tales of bravery, justice, and survival in the American frontier with our re-broadcasts of the classic Gunsmoke radio program.

First airing on April 26, 1952, Gunsmoke was celebrated as the first adult western radio show, renowned for its superb storytelling and exceptional production quality. Join Marshal Matt Dillon, portrayed by the incomparable William Conrad, as he faces the challenges of maintaining law and order in a tumultuous town. Alongside him are unforgettable characters like Chester Proudfoot (Parley Baer), the steadfast deputy; Kitty (Georgia Ellis), the resilient saloon owner; and Doc Adams (Howard McNear), the town’s compassionate physician.

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