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The Six Shooter, “A Friend in Need,” originally broadcast January 3, 1954, is episode 16 of the NBC Radio Network Western starring James Stewart as drifting gunman Britt Ponset. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone, the episode is also known in some collections as “Step Brothers,” “Man on the Run,” or “Fifty Yard Canyon.”

Riding through 50 Yard Canyon near Smoke Falls, Britt meets old acquaintance Art Hemper, who is fleeing Sheriff Vale’s posse after being accused of killing his stepbrother. As the posse closes in, Britt must decide whether Art’s plea of innocence deserves a hearing—and whether he can arr...

Gunsmoke, “The Bear,” originally broadcast on CBS on January 16, 1954. This is episode 91, written by John Meston and starring William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot.

In Dodge City, the good-natured Mike Blocker is preparing to marry Tilda when Joe Plummer’s jealousy turns practical jokes into a dangerous personal campaign. Matt and Chester find themselves caught in a dispute where pride, resentment, and harassment threaten to carry serious consequences.

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Frontier Gentleman, “Belle Siddon Strikes Back” (episode 30), originally broadcast on CBS on August 31, 1958. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall in this Antony Ellis-written and produced installment.

In Dakota Territory, Kendall joins Sheriff Boone May aboard a stagecoach carrying $50,000 in gold toward Rapid City. With Archie McLaughlin’s gang waiting near Whoop-Up Canyon and Belle Siddons—also known as Madame Verdi—still at the center of the danger, the trail becomes a tense test of nerve and vigilance. Jeanne Bates, billed as Jeanne Lansworth, co-stars as Belle.

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Gunsmoke, “Kitty’s Good Neighboring,” originally broadcast on CBS on December 4, 1960, is episode 452 of the classic radio series. Written by Marian Clark and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, it stars William Conrad with Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell and Howard McNear as Doc Adams.

When Doc Adams asks Kitty to help care for an ailing woman at an isolated prairie homestead, she agrees to lend a hand. But the woman’s husband is wary of Kitty’s presence, and a later return visit suggests that life at the Morbin place may hold more trouble than anyone first expected.<...

The Six Shooter presents “Cheyenne Express,” originally broadcast on NBC Radio Network on March 7, 1954. This is episode 24 of the series, starring James Stewart as wandering plainsman Britt Ponset.

Wilbur English is on the run after a shooting involving outlaw Floyd Winters, and he mistakes Britt for one of Winters’ associates. With Floyd’s brother feared to be seeking revenge, Wilbur looks to Britt for protection while planning an escape aboard the Cheyenne Express. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.

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Gunsmoke, “Target” (AFRTS), originally broadcast June 22, 1958, is episode 324 of the classic CBS Radio Network western. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this Les Crutchfield script, produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

Tensions rise near Dodge City when a traveling Gypsy camp settles on ranchland and a young rancher’s son falls for one of the camp’s girls. With opposition building on both sides, Dillon must navigate a troubled frontier dispute before it turns dangerous.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Aces and Eights,” episode 36, originally broadcast on CBS on October 12, 1958. John Dehner stars as London Times reporter J. B. Kendall, with Lawrence Dobkin as Wild Bill Hickok and Virginia Gregg as Calamity Jane.

Kendall arrives in Deadwood, Dakota Territory, where a poker game and the legend of Wild Bill Hickok bring him close to the story behind the West’s famous “dead man’s hand”—aces and eights. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, this is a newly recorded production of a story first presented earlier in 1958.

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Gunsmoke, “The Man Who Would Be Marshal,” originally broadcast March 18, 1956, is episode 206 of the classic CBS Radio series. William Conrad stars as Dodge City Marshal Matt Dillon in this John Meston script, produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

Former military man Emmett Egan arrives in Dodge City convinced he is qualified to take Dillon’s job. Given a chance to observe the marshal for a week, Egan learns that frontier law enforcement demands more than confidence, command experience, and a badge.

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The Six Shooter presents “Revenge at Harness Creek,” episode 31, originally broadcast on NBC on April 29, 1954. James Stewart stars as drifting plainsman Britt Ponset in this Frank Burt script, directed by Jack Johnstone.

When a killing shakes the frontier town of Harness Creek, Sheriff Cash Harcourt is determined to bring the alleged shooter, Adam Roby, to justice. With fear that grief and anger may deny Roby a fair hearing, Britt Ponset is asked to help see the accused safely into legal custody. Virginia Gregg, Eleanor Audley, Lamont Johnson, Forrest Lewis, and Bert Holland are featured.

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Gunsmoke, “Legal Revenge,” originally broadcast on CBS on February 5, 1956, is episode 200 of the classic radio series. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester and Howard McNear as Doc Adams. The story was written by John Meston and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

When Doc Adams reports a disturbing visit to an isolated prairie homestead, Matt and Chester ride out to investigate. A wary woman, an injured husband, and conflicting explanations turn a routine concern into a tense frontier mystery involving suspicion, private vengeance, and the limits of a marshal’s authority.

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The Six Shooter presents “The Silver Buckle,” episode 18, originally broadcast on NBC on January 17, 1954. James Stewart stars as drifting troubleshooter Britt Ponset in this sustaining Western series.

After two outlaws rob the Cheyenne train of cash and a silver belt buckle, Britt joins Kit and Lex Springer on a hard pursuit through a rugged mountain pass. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone, the adventure finds Britt weighing the trail ahead—and the stories told by the men riding beside him.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Kendall’s Last Stand,” episode 4, originally broadcast on CBS on February 23, 1958. John Dehner stars as J. B. Kendall, the London Times correspondent traveling the American frontier; the episode was written, directed, and produced by Antony Ellis.

When Kendall accompanies a cavalry patrol into a frontier crisis, an attack leaves him cut off with the scout Six Toes and a grieving woman at a remote cabin. With danger pressing in, the British journalist becomes more than an observer in this tense Montana Territory survival drama.

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Gunsmoke presents “Word of Honor,” episode 115, originally broadcast on July 3, 1954. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Howard McNear as Doc Adams and Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this CBS sustaining broadcast returns listeners to Dodge City, Kansas.

When Doc Adams is compelled to treat a wounded man, a promise of confidence leaves him unable to share what he knows with Matt Dillon. As a worried rancher searches for his missing son, Matt faces a tense frontier dilemma involving duty, honor, and justice.

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Frontier Gentleman, “Remittance Man (John Dehner Unedited Audition),” originally broadcast January 30, 1958. This rare audition recording features John Dehner as English newspaper correspondent J. B. Kendall.

Kendall arrives in South Sunday, Montana Territory, where wary residents, a strict ban on carrying guns, and the ominous Shelton brothers make strangers unwelcome. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, this audition uses the story later adapted for the CBS series premiere, “The Shelton Brothers,” and features Jack Kruschen, Stacy Harris, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, and Barney Phillips.

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The Six Shooter, “Gabriel Starbuck” (episode 10), originally broadcast November 22, 1953. James Stewart stars as wandering gunman Britt Ponset in this NBC frontier drama, written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.

Arriving in Yellow Crest, Britt finds residents concerned that their longtime sheriff, Gabriel “Gabe” Starbuck, may be too old to continue wearing the badge. As the proud lawman tries to prove he can still protect his town, Britt is drawn into a delicate question of age, reputation, and public confidence. Bill Johnstone co-stars as Sheriff Starbuck.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Remittance Man (John Dehner Edited Audition),” recorded January 30, 1958. This audition features John Dehner as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall and was written, directed, and produced by Antony Ellis.

After a long river journey, Kendall arrives in South Sunday, Montana Territory, expecting a remittance from England. Instead, he finds a wary town where the sheriff bans firearms and the feared Shelton brothers cast a long shadow. This audition script was later reused for the CBS series premiere, “The Shelton Brothers.”

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Gunsmoke, “Johnny Red,” originally broadcast August 13, 1955. Common collector logs list this as episode 174. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this CBS Radio Network drama, written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

In Dodge City, a young stranger arrives at the Crail ranch claiming to be the long-absent son of an elderly widow. Dillon’s earlier inquiries give him reason to question the reunion, placing compassion, identity, and the responsibilities of the law in uneasy conflict. Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, Virginia Gregg, and Sam Edwards are featured.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Mighty Tired,” originally broadcast on CBS on July 27, 1958. Episode 25 continues the Jesse James story begun in “Mighty Mouse,” with John Dehner starring as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.

After Kendall and miner Thaddeus Clark are robbed outside Laramie, they board a train bound for Cheyenne—only to find several familiar and dangerous passengers aboard. Antony Ellis wrote, directed, and produced this Wyoming Territory adventure.

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The Six Shooter presents “Sheriff Billy,” originally broadcast on NBC on November 29, 1953. This is episode 11 of the James Stewart Western series.

Wandering plainsman Britt Ponset arrives in storm-battered Dawson and meets Billy Riddle, the town’s newly appointed young sheriff. When Billy sets out after escaped outlaw Ben Reed, Britt joins a pursuit that tests the inexperienced lawman’s judgment and resolve. Frank Burt wrote this episode, with James Stewart as Britt Ponset.

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Gunsmoke, “Luke’s Law” (episode 405), originally broadcast on CBS Radio Network on January 10, 1960. William Conrad stars as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear; the script was written by Marian Clark and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

Near Dodge City, rancher Luke Burris is badly beaten after a public dispute, but refuses to call on the law to settle the matter. When Luke’s son seeks Dillon’s help, the marshal must contend with a hard frontier code of personal justice and the growing danger it brings.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “The Cowboy,” originally broadcast on CBS Radio on May 25, 1958. This is episode 17 of the 1958 series, starring John Dehner as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.

Bound for Laramie, Kendall rides with a cowboy called Slim when they come upon a gravely wounded traveler and evidence of trouble on the frontier trail. Their search becomes a dangerous test of courage and endurance in a story written and produced by Antony Ellis.

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The Six Shooter, “Ben Scofield” (episode 7), originally broadcast November 1, 1953. James Stewart stars as drifter Britt Ponset in this NBC western, written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.

Britt rides into rain-soaked Clay City just after a violent holdup at the Fargo station. Suspicion falls on Ben Scofield, the sheriff’s son, forcing Sheriff Ed Scofield to weigh family against the law as Britt helps pursue the troubled case.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “The Lost Mine,” originally broadcast on CBS on March 2, 1958. In this fifth episode, John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.

In Montana Territory, Kendall visits the Fort Benton Dispatch in search of a story about the region’s gold fever. There he meets Shorthorn Tom, an aging prospector with a tale of a rich strike, a gold nugget to support it, and a need for backing to find the mine again. Joseph Kearns co-stars as Shorthorn Tom in this Antony Ellis-written and directed adventure.

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Gunsmoke, “Daddy-O,” originally broadcast June 10, 1956, is commonly listed as episode 218. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell.

Kitty’s new half-interest in Dodge City’s Long Branch Saloon is tested when her long-absent father, Wayne Russell, arrives with plans that could pull her away from the life she has built. Written by John Meston and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell for CBS, this frontier drama also features Parley Baer as Chester and Howard McNear as Doc Adams.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “The Well,” episode 20, originally broadcast on CBS on June 15, 1958. John Dehner stars as London Times reporter J. B. Kendall in this Antony Ellis production.

Traveling across Wyoming Territory toward Laramie, Kendall stops at a homesteading family’s cabin just as pressure from local cattlemen threatens to drive them from their land. When the family’s young daughter disappears, a tense range dispute becomes an urgent search. Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin, Lawrence Dobkin, Jack Kruschen, and Harry Bartell are featured.

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The Six Shooter, “Duel at Lockwood,” originally broadcast March 21, 1954, is episode 26 of the NBC Western series starring James Stewart as drifting gunman Britt Ponset.

In Lockwood, young quick-draw artist Wes Singer is determined to make a name for himself by challenging Britt. As Sheriff Ben Hittelman tries to prevent trouble, Britt’s reluctance to face the eager gunfighter is tested by an unexpected visit from Wes’s grandmother. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone.

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Gunsmoke, “Joe Phy,” first broadcast August 9, 1954, is episode 121 of the classic CBS radio western. William Conrad stars as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester. The episode was written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

While tracking a wanted man, Dillon and Chester reach the frontier town of Elkader, where Joe Phy has established himself as a feared U.S. marshal. Dillon recognizes trouble in Phy’s claim to authority, but revealing his own identity could complicate the search.

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Gunsmoke, “Blood Money,” originally broadcast March 6, 1960, is episode 413. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in this CBS frontier drama, written by John Meston and produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

Searching the dry prairie for water, Dillon and Chester find Joe Harp tending to Harry Speener, who has suffered a badly broken leg after being thrown from his horse. Bringing the two men back toward Dodge City, Dillon finds that a troubling piece of official mail may change everything. This 1960 broadcast reworks Meston’s earlier 1954 Gunsmoke story of the same title.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Powder River Kid,” originally broadcast on CBS on April 6, 1958. Episode 10 stars John Dehner as British newspaper correspondent J. B. Kendall and was written and produced by Antony Ellis.

Traveling through Montana Territory toward Fort Benton with the elderly bullwhacker Scales, Kendall encounters the wounded Bill Logan, known as the Powder River Kid. As a reward and a dying man’s request complicate the journey, Kendall faces a tense frontier question of mercy, justice, and duty.

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The Six Shooter presents “Cora Plummer Quincy,” originally broadcast on NBC on December 27, 1953. This is episode 15 of the James Stewart Western series, with Stewart as wandering cowboy Britt Ponset.

Caught in a hard rainstorm in Petersville, Britt takes shelter at the Jackson Hotel and reconnects with Calvin Plummer. Calvin fears that his widowed mother’s new husband, Oliver Quincy, may be more interested in the Plummer ranch and family money than in Cora herself. Written by Frank Burt and directed by Jack Johnstone, this sustaining broadcast builds a tense frontier family dispute around trust, inheritance, and uneasy motives.
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Gunsmoke, “Spring Freshet (more complete),” originally broadcast on CBS on March 17, 1957. This is episode 258 of the classic radio series, starring William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

In Dodge City, Matt recognizes two wanted robbers when trouble erupts at the Long Branch Saloon. With Kitty caught in the danger, Matt, Chester, and Doc face a tense standoff close to home. Written by Les Crutchfield and produced by Norman Macdonnell.

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Frontier Gentleman, “Mighty Mouse,” originally broadcast July 20, 1958, is episode 24 of the CBS Western series. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall.

Riding the stage from Dry Creek to Laramie, Wyoming Territory, Kendall and his fellow passengers are caught in a masked holdup. At Lazy Kate’s Saloon, their attempt to recognize the robbers by voice draws them into a difficult case involving Sheriff Will Harper, played by Ted de Corsia, and Deputy Clem. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, this episode begins a storyline continued in “Mighty Tired.”

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Gunsmoke, “Custer,” originally broadcast September 22, 1957, is episode 285 of the CBS Radio western. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester Proudfoot. Written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this broadcast repeats the story first heard in 1953.

Near Dodge City, Dillon and Chester encounter a man driving horses bearing the brand of the reclusive Old Man Granby. Their trip to the isolated ranch uncovers a troubling scene, leaving Dillon to pursue a difficult case with little evidence and a suspect whose past adds further complications.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “Big Sam for Governor,” originally broadcast on CBS on March 16, 1958. In this seventh network episode, John Dehner stars as J. B. Kendall, the London Times correspondent, in a script written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis.

In Helena, Montana Territory, the powerful Big Sam Hobday decides he wants more than local influence—he wants the governor’s office. When he pressures Kendall to write a favorable account for his campaign, the English journalist finds himself drawn into the hard-edged world of frontier politics. Jack Kruschen, Stacy Harris, Vic Perrin, Jean Carson, Harry Bartell, and Charles Seel are...

The Six Shooter, “Red Lawson’s Revenge,” originally broadcast October 25, 1953, is episode 6 of the NBC Western series starring James Stewart as drifting cowboy Britt Ponset. Written by Les Crutchfield and directed by Jack Johnstone, this sustained broadcast finds Britt riding toward Walnut Creek to visit his friend Dan Mayler.

On the trail, Britt encounters Red Lawson, a man determined to settle an old score connected to his brother’s death. As Britt hurries to warn Dan, the danger reaches Dan’s home, where his wife Mary and their young child may be caught in Lawson’s revenge.

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Frontier Gentleman presents “The Last of Belle Siddon,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 7, 1958. Episode 31 of the series, this installment concludes the four-part Belle Siddons storyline. John Dehner stars as London Times correspondent J. B. Kendall, with Jeanne Bates as Belle Siddons and Jack Kruschen as Deadwood peace officer Boon May.

In Dakota Territory, Kendall follows the uneasy trail left after a stagecoach robbery, as outlaw Archie McLaughlin flees toward Cheyenne and Boon May pursues answers surrounding Belle Siddons. Written, produced, and directed by Antony Ellis, the drama combines a newspaperman’s perspective with a tense frontier manhunt.
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Gunsmoke, “The New Hotel,” originally broadcast February 19, 1956, is episode 202 of the classic CBS radio series. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer as Chester and Georgia Ellis as Kitty. The episode was written by John Meston and directed by Norman Macdonnell.

Wealthy rancher Enoch Mills plans a new hotel in Dodge City, putting him in direct competition with Jim Dobie and the established Dodge House. As business rivalry becomes a matter of pride and threats, Matt Dillon must keep the dispute from bringing violence to town.

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Gunsmoke presents “Meshougah,” originally broadcast on CBS Radio on February 21, 1953. Listed as episode 44, this Antony Ellis story stars William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon and Parley Baer as Chester, under the direction of Norman Macdonnell.

Dillon and Chester ride from Dodge to the small settlement of Pierceville to deliver government papers to postmaster Bill Holton. But the quiet town holds a dangerous situation, and Dillon must weigh every move when frightened residents are caught between an outlaw gang and the law.

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The Six Shooter, “Silver Annie,” originally broadcast October 11, 1953, is episode 4 of the NBC western series. James Stewart stars as drifting cowpoke Britt Ponset in this Frank Burt script, produced and directed by Jack Johnstone.

Britt rides into Virtue City as the town pushes for a railroad route across the land of Annie Huxley—better known as Silver Annie. With a shotgun and a firm refusal to surrender her property, Annie stands at the center of a growing dispute between a frontier town, the railroad, and one fiercely independent landowner. Jeanette Nolan co-stars.

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Roy Rogers stars in “The Poisoned Gold Mine,” episode 21 of the Roy Rogers radio series, originally broadcast on NBC on January 15, 1953. This 1952–53 Western adventure also features Dale Evans and Pat Brady.

At Dan Sutton’s Gold Mine Ranch, cattle are mysteriously being poisoned while Sutton faces the possible loss of his property. Roy, Dale, and Pat are drawn into a dangerous ranch-country mystery in this episode, also listed in some catalogs as “The Gold Mine Spread.” Written and directed by Fran Van Hartesfeldt, the program was sponsored by Post Cereals.

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