Episode
Gunsmoke: Circus Trick
Overview
A circus family comes to town and charms the populace, who don't know the family's real stock in trade is larceny.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 1965-02-06
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Circus Trick is Episode 20 in Season 10 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1965-02-06. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 19: Chief Joseph
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Episode 21: Song for Dying
The head of the Lukens clan blames Martin Kellums for not helping his young bride during a difficult childbirth when the doctor was away. When Kellums runs to Dodge, Matt does his best to keep everyone safe including the local citizens.
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