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Gunsmoke S16E11 — The Witness

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Gunsmoke•Season 16•Episode 11

The Witness

8.2/10 · 208 votesNov 23, 197045 min

Ranked #5 of 24 in Season 16•+0.5 vs season avg

A family is held hostage so they can't testify at the trial of a killer.

Directed byPhilip Leacock

Written byShimon Wincelberg

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Cast4

James Arness

James Arness

Marshal Matt Dillon

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake

Kitty

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Festus

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

Doc

Crew2

S

Shimon Wincelberg

Writer

Philip Leacock

Philip Leacock

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Witness" is episode 11 of Gunsmoke season 16. It scored 8.2/10 from 208 votes, ranking #5 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Philip Leacock and written by Shimon Wincelberg, it aired on November 23, 1970.

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