I just watched a great episode of Gunsmoke. While that may not seem like such a biggie, it kind of is. See, none of the televisions in my home are even on.
Actually, I’m in our home office, wearing my Web Publisher hat, hard at work.
Fortunately no one ever said work couldn’t be fun. I certainly never said it!
Thanks to TVLand.com’s Full Episodes of Classic TV Shows, you can watch a wonderful episodes of Gunsmoke, Andy Griffith, The Beverly Hillbillies, and Hogan’s Heroes any time you…well, as Festus would say… feel the notion to. And, no commercials!
Because I’ve seen these classic episodes probably a dozen times each, I’m able to work on one project while the episode is minimized in another window, entertaining me – kind of like an amazing radio show. When a scene comes along that I know I want to look in on, I do so. When watching Gunsmoke, I’ll drop whatever I’m doing when Festus saunters into town. I especially love his scenes with Doc. Their scenes are classic in every sense of the word.
Festus and Doc were at their best in the episode I watched/listened to today: 
Miss Kitty: Triplets.
Festus: And there’s three of them, too.
Festus: Why, they ain’t no bigger than a tater bug, are they?
Miss Kitty: Aren’t they beautiful?
Festus: Miss Kitty, babies is about the most wonderfulest thing there is, but as far as being looksome, ain’t none of these that could pass without pushing.
Festus: Well, this one here, he’s kind of looksome, that’s clear to see.
Doc: You gotta howl once in a while, let people know you’re around.
The episode’s titled “Baker’s Dozen” and you should click through to TVLand.com’s Full Episodes of Classic TV Shows and search it out as soon as possible. Pour yourself a tall glass of Iced tea or a mug of coffee and grab a saucer of cookies. (Fans of Andy Griffith will get a huge kick out of the Judge in this episode – you’ll probably recognize him right off the bat.)
You’re closer to Heaven than you realize. This is Gunsmoke at it’s best. While there aren’t the expected gunfights or white hats vs. black hats – it’s something I enjoy even more. An emotional, funny episode that focuses more on the lovable characters.
After all, they’re what made Gunsmoke the amazing show that it was. And is, thanks to channels like TV Land!
