Episode
Gunsmoke: 20-20
Overview
A former lawman tries to keep his failing eyesight a secret from his enemies.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 1956-02-25
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
20-20 is Episode 19 in Season 1 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1956-02-25. The runtime is 26 min.
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