Kick Me | Gunsmoke (11-28-53)
Summary
In this Gunsmoke episode, Matt Dillon encounters a quiet, polite stranger in Dodge who is mistaken for the notorious gunman Lou Medellin. When a rival outlaw named Ab Fisher kills the stranger in a duel, Dillon investigates and discovers the man is actually a humble cowboy named Coots who was merely enjoying the false reputation. The episode concludes with Fisher's arrest for murder and the revelation that the "legendary" outlaw was an innocent man.
Topics discussed
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Old Time Radio Westerns introduction
Gunsmoke theme and Sugar Crinkles ad
Sugar Crinkles cereal commercial
OnDeck cashflow crunch ad
Dillon receives mail and discusses wanted notices
Stranger arrives in Dodge and meets Chester
Stranger identified as Lou Medellin in saloon
Casey recognizes Medellin and offers drinks
Medellin discusses his reputation and manners
Chester warns Dillon about Medellin's presence
Dillon confronts Medellin and Casey
Dillon warns Medellin about trouble in Dodge
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OnDeck and Sugar Crinkles ads
Sugar Crinkles jingle and transition
Dillon hears Ab Fisher is in town
Dillon visits Kitty and questions Medellin
Ab Fisher confronts Medellin at the saloon
Fisher shoots Medellin in a duel
Dillon arrests Fisher and learns of the bounty
Dillon visits dying Medellin at Doc's
Medellin reveals he is actually Coots
Coots dies and Fisher faces consequences
Preview of next week's episode
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Gunsmoke credits and cast list
Outro, social media links, and copyright
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