Gunsmoke Parson Comes to Town (Season 11, Episode 31)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Gunsmoke

Parson Comes to Town (Season 11, Episode 31)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Western

A mysterious man rides into town and says he is after one of two men responsible for killing his brother. When he starts crowding a stranger in town, Matt must decide how to make sure he doesn't take the law into his own hands.

Director

Marc Daniels

Writers

Verne Jay (written by) | Paul Savage (story consultant)

Producers

Philip Leacock | John Mantley (produced by)

Composer

Leon Klatzkin (music composed and conducted by)

Cinematographer

Harry Stradling Jr.

Editor

Albrecht Joseph (as Al Joseph)

Casting Director

James Lister

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 30, 1966

Release date

Apr 30, 1966 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 10 wins & 25 nominations

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32 cast members

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