Ep 14. A Man a Day
- December 30, 1961
- 50 min
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8.1 (214)
In Gunsmoke Season 7, Episode 14 titled "A Man a Day", Marshal Matt Dillon, played by James Arness, is faced with a daunting task of keeping his town safe. The episode begins with a group of bandits who are planning to rob the Dodge City Bank. They have a sophisticated plan and have hired some of the most feared gunmen in the West. Once they have robbed the bank, they plan to leave the town as quickly as possible to avoid being caught. Matt Dillon, however, is determined to stop them and begins to plan his next move.
Matt Dillon has a reputation for being an excellent lawman, and he uses all of his skills and experience to try and stop the bank robbery. His instincts tell him that the robbers are planning to leave the town via the Santa Fe Trail, so he deploys some of his men along the trail to intercept them. But the robbers are one step ahead and have a surprise waiting for Matt Dillon and his men.
The situation gets out of control when the robbers start killing people in the town. The situation gets worse day by day when another man is killed by the robbers every day. Matt Dillon has to act fast before the situation gets any worse. He has to find a way to end the killing spree and put a stop to the robbers. He decides to position his men on the outskirts of town, hoping that this will deter the robbers from attacking anyone else.
As the days go by, the robbers become more and more desperate. Some of them start to question their leader's plan and want to leave the town. However, their leader is determined to get the money from the bank and is willing to risk the lives of his own men to achieve his goal.
Matt Dillon, meanwhile, is faced with the moral dilemma of having to take human life. He realizes that he may have to kill the robbers to save innocent lives, but this goes against his principles as a lawman. He struggles with this decision as the situation becomes more tense.
The tension in the town continues to mount until a final confrontation between the robbers and Matt Dillon takes place. The outcome of the confrontation will determine the fate of the town and the lives of its citizens.
Gunsmoke Season 7, Episode 14, "A Man a Day" is a gripping episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It is a story of courage, determination, and sacrifice. The episode highlights the challenges that lawmen faced during the Wild West era and how they had to use all of their skills and experience to keep their towns and cities safe. The episode is a testament to the human spirit, which shows that even in the face of great adversity, people can come together and work towards a common goal.