Gunsmoke: Jayhawkers| April 4, 1953 | Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio Westerns
Summary
In this Gunsmoke episode, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon rides with a Texas cattle drive led by Dolph Quince to protect them from Jayhawker attacks. After the death of trail hand Phil Jackson, Dillon works to calm tensions between the hostile cowboys and Kansas residents. The story concludes as the herd reaches Dodge City, where Dillon ensures the men can celebrate their arrival without further violence.
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Gunsmoke Theme and Introduction
Matt Dillon meets Chester and Phil Jackson
Discussion on Kansas tensions and trail plans
Sending Chester to the saloon
Riding to the San Saba herd camp
Arriving at camp and meeting Dolph Quince
Camp dinner and conversation about Kansas
Jayhawkers and the threat of violence
Dolph Quince explains the situation to Dillon
Introduction of Studer, the new hand
Dillon's skepticism and night watch assignment
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Night watch and morning at the herd
Crossing the Cimarron River
Conversation about Dodge City and prices
Attack on Phil Jackson and the stampede
Dillon pursues and captures the Jayhawkers
Confrontation with the captured outlaw
Aftermath: Snyder arrives and Jackson dies
Burial of Phil Jackson
Sharing whiskey and changing perceptions
Parting ways and heading to Dodge
Gunsmoke Credits and Outro
Promo: The Edgar Bergen Show
Promo: CBS Radio Network
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