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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge – Escape (12-10-47)

Peyton Farquhar, a civilian who also happens to be a successful planter and slave owner, is being prepared for execution by hanging from an Alabama railroad bridge during the American Civil WarOriginal Air Date: December 10, 1947Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Harry Bartell (Peyton Farquhar) Special Guests:• Luis van Rooten

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Chester’s Hanging – Gunsmoke (02-12-55)

Original Air Date: February 12, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Paul Dubov• James Nusser• Clayton Post• Joe Cranston Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron

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