Grebb Hassle: A Son Returns, A Town Remembers

Originally Aired: March 10, 1957

In Gunsmoke #257, “Grebb Hassle,” U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon faces a tangled homecoming when Elvin Greb returns to Dodge after two years of exile. Though claiming reform, Elvin quickly reveals his true colors, acting as a lookout in a botched bank robbery that ends in his death. But the trouble is just beginning—his younger brother Billy, caught between loyalty and conscience, is drawn into the dangerous legacy Elvin left behind. As Matt struggles to prevent the boy from falling into the same outlaw path, he must also pursue the remaining culprits hiding nearby. A grim tale of family, betrayal, and the haunting pull of the past.

Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear

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Western, outlaw, familydrama, redemption, Gunsmoke, MattDillon, classicradio, betrayal, DodgeCity, lawandorder, 1950sradio, brotherhood, vintagepodcast, morality, oldtimeradio

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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