Matt for Murder: A Marshal Framed

This gripping episode of Gunsmoke turns the spotlight on Marshal Matt Dillon as he is accused of murder in a chilling frame-up orchestrated by cattle buyer Red Samples. When Lou Price is found dead, all evidence points to Matt, and a false witness, Jim Huggins, claims to have seen Matt commit the crime. As Matt faces suspension and a trial, his reputation and life hang by a thread. With the help of legendary lawman Wild Bill Hickok, Matt sets out to clear his name. Their investigation uncovers Samples’ plot to eliminate Lou Price and use the proceeds to fund his gambling operations. A tense confrontation at a local saloon leads to justice as Samples is arrested and his accomplices flee Dodge City. This episode highlights themes of loyalty, resilience, and the strength of truth in the face of deception, with unforgettable performances and dramatic twists. Keywords: "Gunsmoke Matt for Murder episode," "July 1954 Gunsmoke radio," "Matt Dillon framed for murder," "Wild Bill Hickok guest appearance," "Red Samples Lou Price plot," "Dodge City law and order drama," "classic Western radio series." Cast: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, John Dehner, Vic Perron, James Nusser.