Ep 31. What the Whiskey Drummer Heard
- April 27, 1957
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7.5 (176)
In the Gunsmoke Season 2 Episode 31 entitled "What the Whiskey Drummer Heard," Marshal Matt Dillon must piece together a series of clues to solve a murder in Dodge City. The episode begins when a whiskey drummer arrives in town to sell his product to various saloons and establishments. While conducting business, he overhears a conversation between two men discussing a plot to kill a third man. He immediately reports the conversation to Marshal Dillon, setting off a chain of events that will test the Marshal's skill and perseverance.
As Matt Dillon investigates, it becomes clear that the plot to kill the man was indeed carried out. Dillon begins to gather evidence and question suspects in order to uncover the identity of the victim and the perpetrator. Along the way, he crosses paths with a range of colorful characters, including a group of outlaws and a snake oil salesman.
In the course of his investigation, Matt Dillon begins to unravel a web of deceit and betrayal that stretches across the entire town. With time running out and the killer still on the loose, Dillon must use all of his cunning and experience to bring the culprit to justice before more innocent lives are lost.
"What the Whiskey Drummer Heard" is a classic episode of Gunsmoke, featuring all the hallmarks of the beloved western series. From the gritty realism of life in a frontier town to the larger-than-life characters who inhabit it, the episode delivers everything fans of the series have come to expect. With its intricate plot and memorable characters, "What the Whiskey Drummer Heard" is a must-watch for any fan of classic television.