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Gunsmoke: Season 5, Episode 26

Unwanted Deputy (5 Mar. 1960)

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Determined to avenge his murderous brother's hanging, Vince Walsh begins a self-serving campaign of unofficially helping to keep the peace in Dodge City over Matt's objections. Walsh is ... See full summary »

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Determined to avenge his murderous brother's hanging, Vince Walsh begins a self-serving campaign of unofficially helping to keep the peace in Dodge City over Matt's objections. Walsh is certain that his actions and his taunts will eventually goad the Marshal into a gunfight. Written by Sam Spear

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Sloppy Script
16 July 2012 | by (Claremont,USA) – See all my reviews

Following a killing provoked by a bullying cowboy, Matt turns the culprit over to the law after which he's hanged. Now the bully's brother (Aidman) plots revenge on Matt by forcing him to draw first. But how will he do that.

Not very convincing episode. Just how Vince thinks acting as Matt's unwanted deputy will force Matt into drawing first is not made clear. This is also one of the few entries that crosses the humor line with Chester's slow wits. At the same time, I'm not sure what to make of the ending. It almost seems as if the script was hurried into premature production. All in all, it's an entry that falls short of the series standard.
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