Episode
Gunsmoke: Johnny Red
Overview
A man suddenly turns up in Dodge City claiming to be Billy Crale, the long-lost son of a well-to-do local widow. Matt knows that Billy Crale was reported dead during the Civil War, and he becomes highly concerned for Mrs. Crale's safety when he confirms that the man is actually a onetime outlaw known as Johnny Red.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 1959-10-03
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
Johnny Red is Episode 4 in Season 5 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1959-10-03. The runtime is 26 min.
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