Cow Doctor - Gunsmoke | 07/28/1957 (Ep277)
Summary
In this *Gunsmoke* episode, Marshal Matt Dillon and Doc Adams respond to a call from Ben Pitcher, who initially tricks them into treating his sick cow before revealing he is actually dying. Despite Pitcher’s earlier attempt to kill the doctor, Adams returns to save him, aided by Dillon and the family’s son, Jerry. The story concludes with Ben refusing to pay for the service, but his wife expressing deep gratitude to the doctor for saving her husband’s life.
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Gunsmoke Theme and Matt Dillon Introduction
Marshal Dillon meets Jerry Pitcher
Ride to the Pitcher farm in the buggy
Arrival and conversation with Mrs. Pitcher
Doc treats Ben's cow in the barn
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Jerry reports Mrs. Hill's death
Doc is stabbed by Ben Pitcher
Dillon treats Doc's wound and stitches him
Dillon threatens Pitcher and leaves
Transporting Doc back to Dodge City
Doc's recovery and demand for whiskey
Jerry returns to fetch Doc
Doc decides to visit Ben Pitcher
Confrontation at the Pitcher home
Mrs. Pitcher's change of heart
Ben's refusal to pay and Doc's pride
Credits and Cast List
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