Gunsmoke The Whispering Tree (Season 12, Episode 8)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Gunsmoke

The Whispering Tree (Season 12, Episode 8)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Western

After a robbery, Virgil Stanley buries the money before being captured. It has been eight years and Virgil is being released. He has plans to use the money but has to deal with others with the same idea.

Director

Vincent McEveety

Writers

Calvin Clements Sr. (written by) (as Calvin Clements) | Paul Savage (story consultant)

Producer

John Mantley

Composer

Jerry Goldsmith (music composed by)

Cinematographer

Harry Stradling Jr.

Editor

Howard A. Smith

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 12, 1966

Release date

Nov 12, 1966 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 10 wins & 25 nominations

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27 cast members

Name	Known for
James Arness Matt Dillon Matt Dillon See fewer	Gunsmoke (1955)
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