Livvie’s Loss | Gunsmoke (04-13-58)
Summary
In this 1958 Gunsmoke episode, "Levy is Lost," Marshal Matt Dillon investigates a saloon fire in Dodge City. Livy Redgate, a woman struggling with her husband's alcoholism, is suspected of arson after threatening to burn the town's saloons. Her son Ben, who defied her to stay away from the saloon, is found dead in the blaze. Livy confesses to starting the fire, revealing her tragic attempt to protect her son from his father's destructive lifestyle.
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Show introduction and sponsorship details
Gunsmoke episode introduction
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Gunsmoke theme and character introduction
Ben and Livy argue about going to town
Ben at the saloon and Livy's confrontation
Historical segment on the Erie Canal
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Marshal Dillon investigates the saloon fire
Livy questioned about the fire
Ben reports seeing Livy with a torch
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Marshal interrogates Livy and Ben
Ben's death revealed and Livy's confession
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Gunsmoke closing credits
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