Fair rating?Gunsmoke· Season 20 · Episode 17
The Fires of Ignorance
An inflexible father believes that his son is needed more on the farm than attending school. The local schoolteacher believes different and after being assaulted by the father will try to force the need for mandatory education in court.
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#17In Season 20of 24 rated episodes
#337All-timeof 570 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 20 averages 6.9
1975First airedJanuary 27, 1975
Guest stars
Ted Jordanas Nathan Burke
Herb Vigranas Judge Brooker
George DiCenzoas Mr. Bruce
Allen Garfieldas Henry Decory
John Pickardas Bud
Buck Tayloras Newly O'Brien
Rudy Doucetteas Townsman
Dick Cherneyas JurorShows like Gunsmoke
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