Hot Horse Hyatt | Gunsmoke (06-08-58)
Summary
In this Gunsmoke episode, Matt Dillon intervenes when rancher Del Bragan attempts to lynch a stranger, Jesse, for allegedly stealing his horses. As Bragan threatens further violence, his son Tommy sneaks a gun into the jail to free Jesse, revealing he actually stole the horses to get even with his abusive father. Dillon uncovers the truth and arranges for Tommy to stay with Jesse’s aunt, teaching Bragan a lesson about the difference between fear and respect. The episode also features a segment on the history of the Erie Canal and a political speech about pork barrel appropriations.
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Show Intro and Sponsorship Info
Gunsmoke Episode Introduction
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Chester's Shell Game and the Livery Stable
Marshal Dillon Stops a Lynching
Historical Segment: The Erie Canal
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Jesse Hyatt's Interrogation
Jesse's Fate and Visitor Arrival
Tommy Bragan Visits the Prisoner
Dillon Confronts Del Bragan
Jesse Holds Dillon at Gunpoint
The Gun Reveal and Tommy's Role
Historical Segment: Pittsburgh
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Tommy's Infiltration Attempt
Resolution: The Horses and Tommy's Fate
Historical Segment: Pork Barrel Politics
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Credits and Outro
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