Episode
Gunsmoke: Island in the Desert (1)
Overview
Festus, in the desert hunting escaped killer Gard Dixon is wounded by the outlaw. He is found by Ben Snow, a half-crazy hermit who has been living in the desert with his gold for many years.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 20
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1974-12-02
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Island in the Desert (1) is Episode 11 in Season 20 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1974-12-02. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 10: In Performance of Duty
Matt is frustrated by Judge Kendall's insistence that the letter of the law be maintained, which could result in Emmett Kaysinger and his boys, all known outlaws, be set free unless there is solid evidence to hold them for a double murder and robbery they committed.
Episode 12: Island in the Desert (2)
While Matt and Newly hunt for Festus, Ben Snow and Festus attempt to haul his gold out of the desert.
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