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Gunsmoke: The Do-Badder (1962)
Great story, actors top 5 hour long
I've probably seen every episode twice. This one is hands down one of the best written. Exceptional acting by great character actors tell a story about a man who has just come down from the Rocky Mountains after spending 10 years looking for gold and ultimately leaving successful. Once among people again he doesn't like what he sees and thinks that people are being lazy and not living up to their potential. I immediately thought when seeing it for the first time he was going to be like every other person who finds gold. But to my surprise it turned on a dime. The people he comes across and gives advice to find themselves agreeing with him about not living up to their expectations. Just when everyone is doing ok with their new goals the story again turns on a dime. I'm trying not to reveal too much but there's a great lesson to be learned here. Some of the best writing in Gunsmoke history.
The Rifleman (1958)
Best Western Television Series
The Rifleman is hands down the best western of its time with Gunsmoke holding second. I know some would say otherwise but when taken into consideration the whole series of both, Gunsmoke lost some of its glory the past few seasons. Anyway, with great acting along with action with the talented Chuck Connors. It also has a lot of heart with the relationship between Father and son. It likens to the relationship between Andy and Opie Taylor of "The Andy Griffith Show". Also, Paul Fix who plays town Marshal Micah Torrance is another well acted role and unique character. Give it a watch, you won't regret it. P. S. I do wish someone who could change where it says Micah Torrance/Doctor to Micah Torrance/Marshal. I can't recall if it says this on "The Rifleman" page or on Paul Fix's page.