What the Whiskey Drummer Heard | Gunsmoke (06-29-58)
Summary
In this *Gunsmoke* episode, Marshal Matt Dillon fakes his death after being ambushed, hoping to lure out the assassin who hired a gunman for $300. While his deputy Chester spreads the rumor, Dillon waits in hiding until a drunk named Joe Rogers boasts about the kill, leading Dillon to arrest him. The plot twists when the initial informant, Wilbur Hawkins, is revealed to be a deranged serial killer who had previously targeted Dillon and Sheriff Tom Smith.
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Host intro and episode overview
Gunsmoke theme and opening narration
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Gunsmoke: Whiskey drummer warns Dillon
Gunsmoke: The $300 contract revelation
Gunsmoke: The ambush and fake death
Gunsmoke: Planning the trap with Doc
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Gunsmoke: Dillon waits in Doc's office
Gunsmoke: Kitty reveals the gunman's location
Gunsmoke: Confronting Joe Rogers
Gunsmoke: Rogers released and confusion remains
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Gunsmoke: Tom Smith arrives and meets Hawkins
Gunsmoke: Confrontation and Hawkins' confession
Gunsmoke: Reflection on Hawkins' motive
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Gunsmoke: Cast credits and outro
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