Our thanks to our mysterious listener Jessica for sending us back to our Listener Library for “Never Pester Chester” from Gunsmoke! This episode features Marshal Dillon on the trail of two cruel men who made the mistake of attacking his friend Chester. But given Dillon’s anger and sense of responsibility, it isn’t clear if he intends to deliver justice or revenge! How will he track these men down? Will his feelings overpower his obligations as a lawman? Would our discussion afterward be better if we had beers and steak? Listen for yourself and find out! Then vote and let us know what you think!
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I’ve seen this title in various catalogs and websites over the years and, judging from the title, assumed it was a comedic episode. I totally misjudged it.A classic episode that packs a wallop, I have a sentimental attachment to Gunsmoke. Some of my earliest memories are of visiting my grandfather in Indiana and watching Gunsmoke on TV with he and my parents. AT least one of them would always say “Gunsmoke was once on radio, but it was a lot better on radio”. Being 4 or 5 years old, I couldn’t understand how a western could be on radio. LOL…I… Read more »
Totally hate this. Dillinger is not relatable in any way. This is an early example of revenge porn. It also is building up this American West myth BS. Dillion would absolutely bring his guns to hunt down these guys. He would most likely have gotten his ass handed to him in his final fight. But the myth is that that since Dillion is a ‘real’ man, he doesn’t bring his guns, he wins his unmatched fight. Just full on toxic masculinity. Also, the idea that the ‘tattle tale’ is so weak, even though he enables Dillion to carry out his… Read more »