Marshal Proudfoot | Gunsmoke (07-20-58)
Summary
In this episode of *Gunsmoke*, Matt Dillon feigns illness to help Deputy Chester Proudfoot maintain a lie to his visiting father, who believes Chester is the town's marshal. The plan to stage a fake holdup goes awry when a real criminal, Jack Pargo, attacks the Dodge House, allowing Chester to capture him and impress his father. The episode concludes with Chester's humiliation over the deception and his decision to leave Dodge City.
Topics discussed
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Host introduction and episode details
Gunsmoke theme and Matt Dillon introduction
Sniffy's Cruising Confessions ad
Dillon visits Doc Adams' office
Discussion of wanted poster for Jack Pargo
Wesley Proudfoot arrives and meets Matt
Revelation that Chester is the deputy
US Stamp Collection advertisement
Sniffy's Cruising Confessions ad
Kitty and Matt discuss Chester's deception
Plotting a fake holdup to impress Proudfoot
Proudfoot visits Matt in bed
Doc takes Proudfoot to dinner
Chicago tourism advertisement
Sniffy's Cruising Confessions ad
Kitty warns Matt about the fake holdup
Real holdup at the Dodge House
Pargo captured and Chester's role revealed
Chester confesses to Matt
Elijah Cuddleston 'grassroots' speech segment
Sniffy's Cruising Confessions ad
Armed Forces Radio service notice
Outro and call to action
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Remy Martin Cognac advertisement
Just Another Day in CA promotional spot
Pillsbury holiday advertisement
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