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Where is part two?
Everything is going nice until we get to the ending and the story comes crashing down. It just did not end in a way expected in a 'Gunsmoke' episode.
Al Clovis is a gambler that has some highly questionable tactics. When a common farmer, Onie Becker, claims that Clovis dealt from the bottom, the gambler is set for a gunfight. Becker leaves but is later gunned down on Front Street.
Marshal Dillon is highly suspicious of Clovis' action when he suddenly takes the train out of town. Somehow Marshal Dillon and Chester get aboard the train heading east and capture Clovis. But while the Marshal was away the Dodge Bank gets robbed. Matt believes that both situations are tied together.
A common story that has been played many times in classic western shows. It will be the ending that will leave viewers scratching their heads and wondering what else happened. Another thing that was puzzling was how did Matt and Chester get on the train. I feel sure that if they ask the conductor not to leave before they check the train then it would have never left Dodge. Perhaps they got on the train at another stop which is rather unlikely since it was night time. Anyway there are some questions about the show but the most important question is, 'Can someone direct me to part Two'?
Al Clovis is a gambler that has some highly questionable tactics. When a common farmer, Onie Becker, claims that Clovis dealt from the bottom, the gambler is set for a gunfight. Becker leaves but is later gunned down on Front Street.
Marshal Dillon is highly suspicious of Clovis' action when he suddenly takes the train out of town. Somehow Marshal Dillon and Chester get aboard the train heading east and capture Clovis. But while the Marshal was away the Dodge Bank gets robbed. Matt believes that both situations are tied together.
A common story that has been played many times in classic western shows. It will be the ending that will leave viewers scratching their heads and wondering what else happened. Another thing that was puzzling was how did Matt and Chester get on the train. I feel sure that if they ask the conductor not to leave before they check the train then it would have never left Dodge. Perhaps they got on the train at another stop which is rather unlikely since it was night time. Anyway there are some questions about the show but the most important question is, 'Can someone direct me to part Two'?
Finally, Dillon Gets Upset at Chester
Chester, the idiot
- streetlight2
- Oct 2, 2020
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Routine until the End
The story is pretty routine until the surprising end that may cause a head turning double-take. Clovis (Freed) is a crooked gambler who faces down the inoffensive Onie (Flynn) when the latter catches him cheating. Later, Onie's gunned down mysteriously causing Matt and Chester to chase after Clovis who's boarded a train. Then, while the law is gone, Dodge's bank gets robbed of big money. So what's going on here.
Actually the gang's trick seems more contrived and harsher (poor Onie) than usual. But that's really beside the point. Writer Meston always had an independent streak, a real asset to the series' classic status. Here, it's on clear display with the ending. He not only challenges TV strictures, but shows another side to the Matt-Chester relationship that's seldom seen, yet is quite affecting in its human dimension. At the same time, what a fine actor Weaver was as he shows here. And, oh yes, check out the rather puzzling title to the entry. My guess is it's gutter slang for "a bungled task". I don't think the production crew expected draft titles to reach the public, and probably had a chuckle over this one.
Actually the gang's trick seems more contrived and harsher (poor Onie) than usual. But that's really beside the point. Writer Meston always had an independent streak, a real asset to the series' classic status. Here, it's on clear display with the ending. He not only challenges TV strictures, but shows another side to the Matt-Chester relationship that's seldom seen, yet is quite affecting in its human dimension. At the same time, what a fine actor Weaver was as he shows here. And, oh yes, check out the rather puzzling title to the entry. My guess is it's gutter slang for "a bungled task". I don't think the production crew expected draft titles to reach the public, and probably had a chuckle over this one.
- dougdoepke
- Aug 7, 2012
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Chester Chester. Chester
You really had to feel sorry for Matt in the early episodes. Having Chester as an assistant ( not a Deputy) had to so frustrating. With Quint Festus Newly and Thad to follow as actual Deputies it did get better. Chester's heart or courage was never a problem . Just his competence.
- csmith-99615
- Apr 21, 2020
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Don't Understand The Title
"The F. U."
No explanation for the title! Can anyone explain where that title comes from? Sounds kind of risqué to me!
For a show from the 1950s that title seems kind of odd does it not?
What do you think?
No explanation for the title! Can anyone explain where that title comes from? Sounds kind of risqué to me!
For a show from the 1950s that title seems kind of odd does it not?
What do you think?
- wserafin-76677
- Oct 27, 2021
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A Shot In The Back
(*Chester quote*) - "You know, maybe it was just an accident."
This episode of TV's "Gunsmoke" was aptly titled "The F.U.".
Its story all has to do with a crooked blackjack dealer named Al Clovis who tries to pull the wool over Marshal Dillon's eyes.
Clovis is a pretty crafty gambler who unexpectedly gets his just deserts before getting around to reaping his profits.
This episode of TV's "Gunsmoke" was aptly titled "The F.U.".
Its story all has to do with a crooked blackjack dealer named Al Clovis who tries to pull the wool over Marshal Dillon's eyes.
Clovis is a pretty crafty gambler who unexpectedly gets his just deserts before getting around to reaping his profits.
- StrictlyConfidential
- Mar 6, 2021
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Fouled Up
The F.U
Al Clovis flees on a train even though he has a perfect alibi, and the bank is robbed. Clovis (Bert Freed) is a crooked gambler who faces down the inoffensive Onie Becker (Joe Flynn) when the latter catches him cheating. Later, Onie's gunned down mysteriously causing Matt and Chester to chase after Clovis who's boarded a train.
Then, while the law is gone, Dodge's bank gets robbed of big money. Coincidence or what? Matt is highly suspicious, puts the crooked gambler in the hoosegow, waiting for him to talk. The gambler says he will lead them to the gang if he can get his share back ...
Matt agrees. But can Clovis be trusted?
Hell, no! Al Clovis is one slippery character. His scheme to lure the marshal is a good plan. It worked, but Matt is the suspicious kind. Actually this episode underlines how much of a thinker he is, seeing things from all angles. Nice standard episode with some decent tension at the end.
By the way, shucks, what is an F. U? (I ask in Chester's accent)
Then, while the law is gone, Dodge's bank gets robbed of big money. Coincidence or what? Matt is highly suspicious, puts the crooked gambler in the hoosegow, waiting for him to talk. The gambler says he will lead them to the gang if he can get his share back ...
Matt agrees. But can Clovis be trusted?
Hell, no! Al Clovis is one slippery character. His scheme to lure the marshal is a good plan. It worked, but Matt is the suspicious kind. Actually this episode underlines how much of a thinker he is, seeing things from all angles. Nice standard episode with some decent tension at the end.
By the way, shucks, what is an F. U? (I ask in Chester's accent)
I like this one
Finalment he didnt vet the and guy! Twists plot. Would lo e to know well Matt mas relibed back in Dodge. Chester is a hoot.
- maskers-87126
- Oct 28, 2018
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