Review of Bently

Gunsmoke: Bently (1964)
Season 9, Episode 28
9/10
Goodbye Chester Goode
17 February 2023
Warning: Spoilers
A terrific episode with lots of twists and turns; a dying man's confession actually unfolding as untrue; a jealous husband allowing his fears to ruin his very prosperous life; a wife turning on her husband in order to do right by Chester; and best of all a fake hired gunman who takes the money to do the hit but states to Chester "I've never killed a man in my life". But the best part is Dennis Weaver's performance here. His characterization of Chester, in his final role, is a distinct departure from the norm. His serious, tenacious side, that if a leader, comes out. He is intent on solving a crime that he suspects is false. I couldn't help but wonder, with his lack of smile and foolishness, if Weaver didn't realize this was his last performance - and he killed it, right up to walking the widow to the stage, again, all in a serious and professional manner. GOLD.
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