Gunsmoke: The Choice (Lawrence Dobkin) | Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio Westerns
Summary
In this Gunsmoke episode, Marshal Matt Dillon encounters Andy Hill, a young man seeking an honest job who is suspected of being a partner to outlaw Carrick. After Andy refuses to kill Carrick during a stagecoach holdup, Dillon gives him a chance to redeem himself by warning him of an impending ambush. Andy ultimately proves his loyalty by riding out alone to stop Carrick, killing him in self-defense before returning to Dodge to face the Marshal.
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Gunsmoke Theme and Matt Dillon Introduction
Andy Hill Meets Kitty and Confronts Drunk Man
Marshal Dillon Investigates the Shooting
Dillon Hires Andy as Stagecoach Shotgun
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The Stage Returns Late and Jim Buck Accuses Andy
Andy Explains His Refusal to Shoot
Andy Struggles to Find Work in Town
Transition to the Saloon Scene
Outlaw Carrick Confronts Drunk Andy
Dillon Intervenes and Orders Andy to Jail
Dillon and Doc Discuss the Outlaws' Connection
Andy Rides Out of Town
Andy Returns and Is Rehired by Jim Buck
Dillon Confronts Andy with the Wanted Circular
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The Stage Arrives Without Andy
Andy Returns with Carrick's Body
Andy Explains How He Killed Carrick
Dillon Plans to Clear Andy's Name
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Episode Credits and Next Week Preview
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Closing Remarks
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