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Big Hands - Gunsmoke | 08/04/1957 (Ep278)

Oct 26, 2026 · 19m

Summary

In this episode of *Gunsmoke*, Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the murder of homesteader Hank Rutger, who was shot in the back by a mysterious stranger. Dillon suspects a large, powerful man named Bull Logan, but Mrs. Rutger initially denies recognizing him. After receiving a telegram confirming Logan is wanted in California for similar crimes, Dillon confronts the hired hand at the homestead, leading to a fatal confrontation.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Orderly Meds GLP-1 treatment Gunsmoke theme and introduction Marshal Dillon wakes Doc and discusses Chester Mrs. Rutger reports her husband's murder Dillon and Doc investigate at the saloon Confrontation with Bull Logan and Mrs. Rutger Discussion on civilization, food, and women Telegram reveals Logan is a wanted fugitive Dillon visits the homestead and confronts Logan Logan is shot and Mrs. Rutger confesses Sponsor: Gilead PrEP for HIV prevention Promo: Usama Siddiqui comedy tour Sponsor: Orderly Meds GLP-1 treatment Promo: Just Another Day in CA Sponsor: Pepperidge Farm cookies
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