Gunsmoke: Professor Lute Bone (1956)
- Director(s):
- Charles Marquis Warren
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Doc Adams (Milburn Stone) reacts with uncharacteristic violence when snake-oil peddler Lute Bone (John Abbott) shows up in town. Though everyone (including Chester [Dennis Weaver) falls for Professor Bone's line of patter, Doc is convinced that the man is not only a fraud but a potential murderer, distributing "medicine" that is virtually 100 per cent opium. As it turns out, Bone is not really dishonest, just pathetically misguided--but in any event, Matt has no legal grounds to stop the Professor until tragedy strikes. Based on the Gunsmoke radio broadcast of November 14, 1953, this episode features a rare TV-western appearance by legendary African American entertainer/songwriter Jester Hairston. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Sally Corner - Mrs. Broder
- Strother Martin - Mr. Stooler
- John Abbott - Professor Lute Bone
- Don Garner - Mr. Ringle
- Jester Hairston - Wellington
- Gloria Castillo - Mrs. Ringle
- Director(s):
- Charles Marquis Warren
- Writer(s):
- John Meston
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