Gunsmoke (1955)
S18E05 The Drummer
Episode Overview
Daniel Shay arrives in Dodge City as a traveling salesman, hawking rat traps to earn a living. As he searches for potential customers, he witnesses a Cheyenne boy attempting to steal a horse, triggering memories of the violent battle at Rock Creek. During a dinner with Sarah Morgan, Daniel reflects on Jimmy Morgan's father, who lost his life in the Rock Creek massacre. Sarah reveals that the cavalry had pursued him relentlessly, adding to the weight of Daniel's recollections.