John Meston
Director
Gunsmoke (1955)
Specials
Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
Released Sept. 10, 1955
Episode 45 min
10+
Genres: Action, Drama, Western
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Production Companies: Filmaster Productions, Arness Production Company, CBS
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
Spanish
S0E1 - Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge
Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge is the first TV-movie based on the 20-year television version of Gunsmoke starring James Arness. Although it is supposed to be set in the wilds of Kansas it was filmed in Alberta, Canada.
Sept. 26, 1987, midnight
S0E2 - Gunsmoke: The Last Apache
Gunsmoke: The Last Apache is a 1990 film directed by Charles Correll.
March 18, 1990, midnight
S0E3 - Gunsmoke: To the Last Man
Gunsmoke: To the Last Man is a 1992 TV-movie starring James Arness as retired Marshal Matt Dillon and featuring Pat Hingle. Hapless rustlers make the fatal mistake of stealing Matt Dillon's cattle and Dillon blunders into the gory Pleasant Valley War during the process of hunting them down and killing two of them. The film, set in the 1880s, was directed by Jerry Jameson and based upon the long-running American television series Gunsmoke. The supporting cast includes Matt Mulhern as Will McCall, Joseph Bottoms as villainous Tommy Graham, and Morgan Woodward as Sheriff Abel Rose.
Jan. 10, 1992, midnight
S0E4 - Gunsmoke : The Long Ride
Gunsmoke: The Long Ride is a 1993 western TV series based on the popular series Gunsmoke, in which the main character, Matt Dillon is again played by James Arness.
May 8, 1993, midnight
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S0E5 - Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice
After his mother is killed in a wagoncoach robbery a young man pursues the gang responsible. Matt Dillon goes after him hoping to stop him before the gang can kill him. Dillon is joined by Davis Healy, a businessman, who is hiding a few secrets of his own.
Feb. 10, 1994, midnight
S0E6 - Remembering James Arness
A brief look at James Arness in the role of Matt Dillon through short excerpts and behind the scenes moments in the filming of Gunsmoke.
Feb. 11, 1994, midnight
S0E7 - Sponsor Spots, Part 1
Early television sponsor spots
Feb. 12, 1994, midnight
S0E8 - Sponsor Spots, Part 2
Early television sponsor spots
Feb. 13, 1994, midnight
S0E9 - Sponsor Spots, Part 3
Early television sponsor spots
Feb. 17, 1994, midnight
S0E10 - Sponsor Spots, Part 4
Early television sponsor spots
Feb. 18, 1994, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 26 min.
Released: Sept. 10, 1955
Last Air Date: March 31, 1975, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 10+
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