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Gunsmoke S20E17 — The Fires of Ignorance
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Gunsmoke•Season 20•Episode 17

The Fires of Ignorance

8.2/10 · 221 votesJan 27, 197545 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 20•+0.3 vs season avg

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Henry Decory is a schoolteacher who makes a strong statement for compulsory education for frontier children as a stubborn father feels that books and education are a waste of time and tries to keep his son Tommy out of school.

Directed byVictor French
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James Arness

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Marshal Matt Dillon

Amanda Blake

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Episode Summary

"The Fires of Ignorance" is episode 17 of Gunsmoke season 20. It scored 8.2/10 from 221 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Victor French, it aired on January 27, 1975.

Next: E18 · The Angry LandBest of Season 20