Gunsmoke: Lochinvar- October 17, 1952 | Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio Westerns
Summary
In this Gunsmoke episode, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon mediates a tense rivalry between Ben Martin and returning drifter Frank Craig over Artis Nash. After Craig is suspected of murdering an express clerk, Ben confronts him at the wedding, prompting Craig to abduct Artis. Dillon later discovers the couple hiding in the jail and, learning that Ben stole the incriminating red scarf to frame Craig, releases them. The episode concludes with Ben’s arrest for murder and the couple’s escape to Wyoming.
Topics discussed
QVC Shopping Commercial
Gunsmoke Theme and Introduction
Miss Kitty Making a Wedding Dress
Frank Craig Returns to Dodge City
Marshal Dillon Warns Ben Martin
Artis Nash Confronts Ben About Frank
Marshal Mediates Between Rivals
Confrontation at the Saloon
Ben Guards the House; Frank Declares Intent
Marshal's Ultimatum and Checkers Game
Quiet Night Before the Wedding
Express Clerk Shot and Killed
Suspicion Falls on Frank Craig
Frank Craig Escapes Arrest
Pre-Wedding Preparations and Tension
Wedding Ceremony Begins
Frank Kidnaps Artis During Wedding
Search for Frank and Artis Fails
Artis Reveals Frank's Innocence
Ben Martin Confesses to Murder
Credits and Gene Autry Show Promo
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