I could completely visualize the entire thing. The writers and the actors were superior to any current movies of any sort I’ve seen. These better than the tv shows. I used to watch the Suspense movies but these are even better.
Great episode with Mr. Conrad superb as always. Quite suspenseful & I could visualize everything, very skillfully done. I'm sure situations like this occurred in those days, families ekeing out a bleak existence on those remote, desolate prairies, dirt-poor, the constant howling wind, crops that won't grow, wives treated badly by husbands in many cases, people literally went mad. And almost totally non-existent social safety-nets back then for widows such as the one featured here. Very sad.
"We'd've been in real trouble if it hadn't been for you. I'm gonna have to hang your picture on the wall, Chester." One of the very rare moments when someone acknowledges that Chester is an adept man of action despite the fact he also provides comic relief. Actually he's saved Matt's life countless times.
I see what you mean, though this isn't quite as horrific. I don't know if this story was based on something that happened in the 1800's or something that was more contemporary. I don't know what inspired "The Hills Have Eyes" either. But I think it can be assumed that crazy, murderous people, even families, have always existed. Freaky.
Dennis Weaver said once he decided to limp like that to help separate himself more from the leading man James Arness. He also said he regretted it because it led to pretty bad leg pain
I’m 75. Seems audio wasn’t good and transcript didn’t help. I really didn’t understand the “story “. Appreciate a readers digest version if anyone has time. Thanks. Btw I have a notebook and am listening to all episodes and documenting what they are about. Didn’t know on this one.
I loved watching these growing up with my dad and uncle. Now I love hearing them on air.
I’m starting to like these more than the tv show. Seen this one a hundred times
I could completely visualize the entire thing. The writers and the actors were superior to any current movies of any sort I’ve seen. These better than the tv shows. I used to watch the Suspense movies but these are even better.
Great episode with Mr. Conrad superb as always. Quite suspenseful & I could visualize everything, very skillfully done. I'm sure situations like this occurred in those days, families ekeing out a bleak existence on those remote, desolate prairies, dirt-poor, the constant howling wind, crops that won't grow, wives treated badly by husbands in many cases, people literally went mad. And almost totally non-existent social safety-nets back then for widows such as the one featured here. Very sad.
Well put.
When you lose everything, you lose it.
I've enjoyed reading all the comments as well as this storyline. As for the L&M adverts, they sound great. I want them so much. Just kidding. 🤠
In the long run, L & M and Chesterfield cigarettes turned out to be the most serious killers!
Lmfdo
Any of them sued
Doesn't matter there have been warning on every pack since the mid 70s there should never have been any of them sued
Didn't help the smokers that got addicted in the 50s by these commercials. @@markanderson4699
Thanks😊
"We'd've been in real trouble if it hadn't been for you. I'm gonna have to hang your picture on the wall, Chester."
One of the very rare moments when someone acknowledges that Chester is an adept man of action despite the fact he also provides comic relief. Actually he's saved Matt's life countless times.
Matt sure knows how to walk into traps, doesn't he?
They wrote some where he didn't but the show was only 4 minutes long
He's so thin it would take two to make a shadow
Reminds of the hills have eyes
I see what you mean, though this isn't quite as horrific. I don't know if this story was based on something that happened in the 1800's or something that was more contemporary. I don't know what inspired "The Hills Have Eyes" either. But I think it can be assumed that crazy, murderous people, even families, have always existed. Freaky.
There was another possibility she had. Shooting the husband that beat her. Always excuses, aren't there?
Can anyone please tell me what happened to Chesters leg on the TV show?
Dennis Weaver said once he decided to limp like that to help separate himself more from the leading man James Arness. He also said he regretted it because it led to pretty bad leg pain
Tragic.
Chester’s comments had me lol…especially when he said “ I have to feed them”
I’m 75. Seems audio wasn’t good and transcript didn’t help. I really didn’t understand the “story “. Appreciate a readers digest version if anyone has time. Thanks. Btw I have a notebook and am listening to all episodes and documenting what they are about. Didn’t know on this one.
I would enjoy “gun smoke “ if it didn’t have cigarette commercials
Skip through them. They are a part of Old Time Radio history.
I'm pretty sure that listening to cigarette commercials won't give you lung cancer.
@@tacoheadmakenzie9311 lol 😄Well said.