Episode
Gunsmoke: Abe Blocker
Overview
Civilization is moving in on the isolation of a rugged pioneer friend of Matt's, and he starts using lethal force against the settlers encroaching on the land he regards as his.
Details
- Series
- Gunsmoke
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1962-11-24
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Abe Blocker is Episode 11 in Season 8 of Gunsmoke. It aired on 1962-11-24. The runtime is 45 min.
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