Ep 7. A Quiet Day in Dodge City
- TVPG
- October 9, 1956
- 25 min
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7.5 (40)
Wyatt Earp, the legendary lawman, is back in action in season 2 episode 7 of "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" titled "A Quiet Day in Dodge City." The episode presents a quiet and peaceful day in Dodge City, a rare occurrence in this wild west town, and Wyatt spends the day running errands and catching up with friends.
As the episode begins, Wyatt is walking down the street, and we see that even the cattle in the town are content and quiet. The townsfolk are enjoying the respite from the regular raucousness of Dodge City, and they greet Wyatt warmly as he passes. He stops by the local newspaper office to say hello to the editor, who has much praise for Wyatt's work.
Next, Wyatt visits his friend Doc Holliday at the local saloon. The two men share a drink and reminiscence about their wilder days. Doc reflects on how nice it is to have a quiet day once in a while, and Wyatt agrees.
Later, Wyatt makes a stop at the dentist's office to have a tooth pulled. The dentist, who is also a friend of Wyatt's, makes light of the situation and soon the procedure is over. As Wyatt leaves, he overhears a conversation between two men who are planning a bank robbery.
Being the vigilant lawman that he is, Wyatt decides to follow the two men and see what he can find out about their scheme. His efforts pay off, and he is able to thwart the bank robbery before it occurs by alerting the local sheriff. The two men are arrested and brought to justice.
After the excitement of the attempted robbery, Wyatt continues with his errands, he stops by the general store and picks up some groceries for his wife, Josie. He drops the groceries off at home and enjoys some quiet time with his wife. They chat and enjoy each other's company.
As the day comes to an end, Wyatt reflects on the peacefulness of the day and how it's a reminder that even in the wild west, there are moments of calm. The episode ends with Wyatt walking off into the sunset.
In summary, "A Quiet Day in Dodge City" provides a departure from the typical wild west action and gives viewers a glimpse into Wyatt Earp's more mundane daily life. However, it also serves as a reminder that even in a town like Dodge City, moments of tranquillity and relaxation are possible but always threatened by the potential of danger.