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The Preacher | Gunsmoke (11-13-55)

January 11, 2026 Rhynes Media LLC 0:26:32 0 Comments

Original Air Date: November 13, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Joe Cranston• John Dehner Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from: Roundup on…

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The Second Choice | Gunsmoke (11-06-55)

January 10, 2026 Rhynes Media LLC 0:26:30 0 Comments

Original Air Date: November 06, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Vic Perrin• Joseph Kearns Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from: Roundup on…

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Roughing It | CBS Radio Workshop (10-05-56)

January 6, 2026 Andrew Rhynes 0 Comments

Mark Twain’s 1872 semi-autobiographical travel book detailing his adventures in the American West from 1861–1867, serving as a prequel to The Innocents Abroad. Original Air Date: October 05, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Star:• Luis van Rooten (Sam Clemens) Special Guests:• D.J. Thompson• Eddie Marr• Daws Butler• Peter Leeds• Howard McNear•…

The Choice | Gunsmoke (10-30-55)

January 4, 2026 Rhynes Media LLC 0:26:03 0 Comments

Original Air Date: October 30, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Harry Bartell• Barney Phillips• Lawrence Dobkin Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from:…

Brush at Elkader | Gunsmoke (11-16-58)

January 3, 2026 Andrew Rhynes 0:23:04 0 Comments

Original Air Date: November 16, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin• James Westerfield• Harry Bartell• Ben Wright Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie…

Pucket’s New Year | Gunsmoke (01-05-58)

January 1, 2026 Andrew Rhynes 0:26:33 0 Comments

Original Air Date: January 05, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Ralph Moody• Lawrence Dobkin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Hound Dog | Gunsmoke (12-30-56)

December 30, 2025 Rhynes Media LLC 0:25:18 Comments Off

Original Air Date: December 30, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Writers:• Les Crutchfield• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Ray Kemper• Bill James Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Stagecoach Stop | Fort Laramie (04-15-56)

December 29, 2025 Rhynes Media LLC 0:31:41 Comments Off

Mrs. Kleinhexel and her giggly daughter visit the post during the fort’s ball, while Yellow Horse may break out of the stockade. Original Air Date: April 15, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Fort LaramiePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Raymond Burr (Captain Lee Quince)• Vic Perrin (Sgt. Goerss)• Jack Moyles (Major Daggett)• Harry Bartel (Lt. Siberts) Special…

Story of Gunsmoke – Part 5 | Gunsmoke (04-25-1976)

December 28, 2025 Andrew Rhynes 1:11:40 Comments Off

Part 5 of the Story of Gunsmoke, revisit some of the classic episodes and get some insight into the stories we love told from those who were involved. Original Air Date: April 25, 1976Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the…

Myra Barker – The Six Shooter (06-24-54)

December 28, 2025 Rhynes Media LLC 0:35:30 Comments Off

Original Air Date: June 24, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Six ShooterPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• James Stewart (Britt Ponset) Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg (Myra)• D.J. Thompson• Howard McNear• Parley Baer Writer:• Frank Burt Producer:• Jack Johnstone Music:• Basil Adlam Announcer:• John Wald Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Trouble in Kansas | Gunsmoke (10-16-55)

December 28, 2025 Rhynes Media LLC 0:31:19 Comments Off

Original Air Date: October 16, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Barney Phillips• Harry Bartell Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Ray Kemper Exit music from: Roundup on…

Twelfth Night | Gunsmoke (12-28-57)

December 28, 2025 Rhynes Media LLC 0:28:38 Comments Off

Original Air Date: December 28, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• John Dehner• Virginia Gregg• Vic Perrin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Story of Gunsmoke – Part 4 | Gunsmoke (04-25-1976)

December 27, 2025 Andrew Rhynes 1:18:06 Comments Off

Part 4 of the Story of Gunsmoke, revisit some of the classic episodes and get some insight into the stories we love told from those who were involved. Original Air Date: April 25, 1976Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the…

The Coward | Gunsmoke (10-09-55)

December 27, 2025 Rhynes Media LLC 0:26:56 Comments Off

An unknown coward in Dodge is out to kill Marshal Dillon. Good radio, well-done! Original Air Date: October 09, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• John Dehner• Jack Edwards Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Meston…

Christmas Story | Gunsmoke (12-20-52)

December 24, 2025 Andrew Rhynes 0:31:39 Comments Off

A good Christmas story, told by Marshal Dillon to a stranger on a strange horse out on the prairie. Christmas in Dodge City. Original Air Date: December 20, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry…

Beeker’s Barn | Gunsmoke (12-23-56)

December 23, 2025 Rhynes Media LLC 0:26:28 Comments Off

Original Air Date: December 23, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Ralph Moody• Vic Perrin• Virginia Gregg Writers:• Les Crutchfield• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from:…