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Gunsmoke Season 8 Episode 12

The Way It Is

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AIRED: 12/1/62

Matt has to go to Topeka. The problem, Kitty was counting on him for the Ford County Sociable. When he can't take her she heads to some friends to visit. On the way, she finds Ad Bellum, injured and needing help. While she nurses him back to health, they find themselves growing attracted to each other. Kitty goes back to Dodge and Ad follows asking her to the dance. The only problem, Ad has a violent streak when Kitty won't do precisely what he says.moreless

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Dennis Weaver	Chester
James Arness	Matt Dillon
Milburn Stone	Doc
Amanda Blake	Kitty

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Garry Walberg	Bent	Guest Star
Duane Grey	Rancher	Guest Star
Virginia Lewis	Annie	Guest Star
Glenn Strange	Sam	Recurring Role
George Selk	Moss Grimmick	Recurring Role

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- [Talking about Matt]
  Sam:
  I'm sure glad he's back. He's an awful good man
  to have around, Miss Kitty.
  
  Kitty:
  He's the best.
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- This episode is important in clarifying Matt and Kitty's relationship.
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