Episode

Gunsmoke: Taps for Old Jeb

Name: Gunsmoke: Taps for Old Jeb
Released: 1965-10-16
Duration: 45 min
Cast: James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, Ken Curtis, Dennis Weaver

GunsmokeSeason 111965-10-16

Overview

After a successful search for gold, two prospectors hire a man, who shows up at their campfire, as a bodyguard.

Details

Series: Gunsmoke
Season: Season 11
Episode: Episode 5
Air date: 1965-10-16
Runtime: 45 min

Episode context

Taps for Old Jeb is Episode 5 in Season 11 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1965-10-16. The runtime is 45 min.

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