
Marshal Matt Dillon (then-newcomer James Arness) tries to prevent lawlessness from overtaking Dodge City, Kan. Helping to keep him grounded are saloon proprietor Miss Kitty Russell and Doc Adams. The television series grew out of the long-running radio serial of the same name, although for a short time they were both on the airwaves.

Matt, critically injured, becomes allied with a boy, an old man and a young woman.

Deputy Newly is attracted to a vivacious young lady, unaware that the lovely charmer has a crimson past.

A wealthy alcoholic flees from his daughter and her fiancé who have designs on his estate.

A fleeing outlaw's (John Saxon) survival in the harsh badlands depends on an Indian woman (Arlene Martel).