Gunsmoke Part 7: "Buffalo Hunters" – Episode 7 (June 7, 1952 | Old Time Radio Classic)

Part 7 of our Gunsmoke radio drama series! After the 1949 pilot (Part 1), "Billy the Kid" premiere (Part 2), "Jaliscoe" (Part 3), "Dodge City Killer" (Part 4), "Ben Slade's Saloon" (Part 5), and "Carmen" (Part 6), here's Episode 7: "Buffalo Hunters" (original air date June 7, 1952). A group of rough buffalo hunters rolls into Dodge City, bringing rowdy behavior, illegal hunting, and deadly conflicts over hides and territory. Marshal Matt Dillon (William Conrad) must restore order amid greed and gunplay in this tense early episode that captures the harsh realities of the post-Civil War West. Featuring Chester (Parley Baer), Doc Adams (Howard McNear), and Kitty Russell (Georgia Ellis) in key supporting roles, with strong sound effects and writing that made Gunsmoke a legend. Produced by Norman Macdonnell – this one shows the series solidifying its gritty adult western identity just weeks after launch. Ideal for old-time radio (OTR) fans and western enthusiasts exploring the 1952 season! If these early episodes are keeping you coming back, LIKE this video, subscribe for Part 8 (next broadcast soon!), and comment: How do the buffalo hunters compare to the previous threats? What's your favorite early Gunsmoke theme so far? #Gunsmoke #OldTimeRadio #BuffaloHunters