
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.

Doc must decide whether to risk operating on the gravely wounded Matt.

A once-proud military officer (Lee J. Cobb) faces a painful and unplanned reunion with his daughter (Julie Cobb).

Seven homeless children spend Christmas on their way from a Kansas orphanage to California.

A bushwhacked Matt will die or become paralyzed unless a bullet is removed.