Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke was a long-running old-time radio and television Western drama program set in Dodge City, Kansas during the settlement of the American West.

Radio

The radio show first aired on April 26, 1952 and ran until June 18, 1961 on the CBS radio network. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc's first name and Chester's last name were changed for the television program.

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Radio - April 26 - 1952 - June 18 - 1961 - CBS - Radio network - William Conrad - Marshal Matt Dillon - Howard McNear - Georgia Ellis - Parley Baer

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Gunsmoke was notable for its critically acclaimed cast and writing.

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Some critics have argued that the radio program was far more realistic than the television program. Episodes were aimed at adults, and featured some of the most explicit content of the day. Many episodes ended on a down-note, and villains often got away with their crimes.

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