Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55-64
Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55–64 is a twice-monthly podcast for fans of the classic Gunsmoke TV series. Host's Jennifer Packard and Steve Latshaw will dive into episodes from the 1955–1964 stretch chronologically—analyzing stories, spotlighting characters, and appreciating all the grit, heart, and quirks of Dodge City along the way. Contact via MindWaveMedia.Design
Breakdown: Gunsmoke 55-64
BreakDown Gunsmoke 55-64: General Parcley Smith S1 Ep11
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In this episode of Gunsmoke, an eccentric drifter calling himself General Parcley Smith warns Marshal Dillon that Dodge’s new banker, Drew Holt, is plotting a heist. The “General” spins wild tales of Civil War heroics and spycraft, leaving Matt unsure whether he’s dealing with a patriot or a fraud. But when a late-night gunfight exposes Holt’s true intentions, the line between fantasy and truth blurs—raising the question of whether a liar can still be a hero.
Music: “Western Ride” by Sonican
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