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Gunsmoke - "How to Kill a Woman" (Old Time Radio, 1953)

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Show Notes

Gunsmoke presents “How to Kill a Woman,” episode 80 of the classic CBS Radio series, originally broadcast October 31, 1953. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot, in a story written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

After a deadly stagecoach holdup near a remote frontier station, Dillon and Chester follow a thin trail of evidence involving driver Jim Buck, stationmaster Jesse Daggett, and the feared gunman Nat Pilcher. With another coach facing the same dangerous route, an old grievance may hold the key.

Gunsmoke 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 00:55 Original Broadcast 22:42 Closing

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