Episode
Gunsmoke: General Parsley Smith
Overview
Old-timer Smith is a former Army officer considered a butcher. He arrives in Dodge City speading rumors about the new Banker, Drew Holt.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1955-12-10
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
General Parsley Smith is Episode 11 in Season 1 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1955-12-10. The runtime is 26 min.
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