Watch Gunsmoke Season 12 Episode 21: The Returning

This landmark adult Western centered on Marshal Matt Dillon of Dodge City. John Wayne turned down the lead, suggesting James Arness (who remained for its entire run). Originating on radio (with William Conrad as Dillon), it moved to TV in September 1955. Its popularity spawned a number of copycats, but none would enjoy the longevity (and few the consist (more…)

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Season 12, Episode 21 The Returning

Amy Todd is an honest woman who faces temptation when her outlaw husband flees, leaving her with $20,000---money she desperately needs. Todd: Michael Ansara. Matt: James Arness. Burke: Ted Jordan. Shem: Johnnie Whitaker. Festus: Ken Curtis. Doc: Milburn Stone. Thad: Roger Ewing.

Guest Cast

Johnnie Whitaker Shem

Lois Nettleton Amy Todd

Michael Ansara Todd

Billy Halop Barney

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Rating: TV-PG
Premise: This landmark adult Western centered on Marshal Matt Dillon of Dodge City. John Wayne turned down the lead, suggesting James Arness (who remained for its entire run). Originating on radio (with William Conrad as Dillon), it moved to TV in September 1955. I… (more)