EPISODE · Nov 12, 2024 · 25 MIN
Big Broad: Lena Wave Rides Into Dodge
from Gunsmoke: Old West Stories
In this lively episode of Gunsmoke, a formidable woman named Lena Wave, portrayed with strength and swagger, strides into Dodge City, causing a stir as she throws her weight—literally and figuratively—around. Standing over six feet tall and weighing in at over 200 pounds, Lena is no ordinary visitor. She arrives on horseback with her meek boyfriend, Emmett Fitzgerald, in tow, setting tongues wagging across town. Lena, a skilled gambler with a mean streak, isn’t afraid to wield her six-gun and quickly establishes herself as someone not to be crossed. However, her rowdy and assertive nature leads to confrontations, especially with Chester and other townsfolk who can’t resist meddling in her business. Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in the delicate position of keeping the peace as Lena stakes her claim in Dodge. With her brash personality, Lena takes on all comers, unafraid to protect her and Emmett’s interests. Featuring memorable performances by the cast, this episode showcases a humorous yet tense tale of frontier justice. The tension builds as Lena’s antics lead to unpredictable confrontations that Matt Dillon must navigate with caution, proving that in Dodge, even a “Big Broad” can stir up more trouble than any outlaw. SEO Keywords: “Big Broad Gunsmoke,” “Gunsmoke February 6, 1954,” “Lena Wave Gunsmoke,” “William Conrad Matt Dillon,” “radio western drama,” “classic radio episode,” “female gunfighter Gunsmoke” Tune in to this classic Gunsmoke episode for a showdown like no other, as the men of Dodge City learn that Lena Wave is no woman to be trifled with.
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