THE SECOND CHOICE and THE PREACHER GUNSMOKE

THE SECOND CHOICE

Andy Hill has been given a second chance in Dodge and appears to have left his outlaw past behind. But that new life is threatened when a lawman arrives from Oklahoma with a warrant accusing Andy of murder. Andy insists he's innocent, leaving Marshal Matt Dillon caught between his duty to the law and his belief that the young man really has changed. Before turning Andy over, Matt begins to wonder whether everything about the warrant and the man carrying it is what it seems. [goldie.fm], [Old Time R...ond Choice]

Originally broadcast November 6, 1955, The Second Choice stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Sam Edwards, Vic Perrin and Joseph Kearns. It was written by John Meston and produced by Norman Macdonnell. [otrwesterns.com]

THE PREACHER

When Matt Dillon encounters Seth Tandy, he finds a preacher who has lost something far more important than a fight. Tandy has lost his faith and seems almost indifferent to what happens to him. That makes him an easy target for Sam Keeler, a vicious bully who continues tormenting the defenseless man even after Matt intervenes. When Keeler's hatred carries the situation beyond Dodge, Matt must risk himself to protect a man who seems to have given up on protecting himself. [oldtimerad...rchive.com], [oldtime.radio]

Originally broadcast November 13, 1955, The Preacher stars William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis and Howard McNear, with Lawrence Dobkin, Joe Cranston and John Dehner. Written by John Meston and produced by Norman Macdonnell. [otrwesterns.com]

Two powerful stories about second chances, courage and redemption from one of radio's greatest Westerns, Gunsmoke, today on 1001 Stories From the Old West.