Gunsmoke TV Show

Television Show Summary for Gunsmoke

Television Show Summary

The ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s TV show Gunsmoke holds the record for the longest running prime time fictional television series in the United States.

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TV Show Plot For Gunsmoke

Based on the popular radio show of the same name, Gunsmoke was set in the thriving cattle days of the 1870s in rural Kansas. Unlike most westerns, Gunsmoke was intended for adults rather than juveniles, and was critically acclaimed for its hardboiled realism. Marshall Matt Dillon, the show’s main character, was played by James Arness. Arness was cast on the recommendation of John Wayne, and would remain on the show throughout its twenty year duration. The show also featured Amanda Blake as Long Branch Saloon owner Miss Kitty Russell.

Throughout its long history, Gunsmoke featured numerous guest stars, including Jon Voight, June Lockhart, Aaron Spelling, Jodie Foster, Nick Nolte, Vera Miles, Ted Knight, Sam Elliot, Slim Pickens, Robert Urich, Pat Conway, Loretta Swit, and Jack Lord.

Cast of Gunsmoke TV Show

Matt Dillon – James Arness
Doc Adams – Milburn Stone
Kitty Russell – Amanda Blake
Chester B. Goode – Dennis Weaver

Trivia for the TV Show Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke was set in Dodge City, Kansas. In actuality, the show was filmed in California, in Simi Valley and Studio City. The only cast member of Gunsmoke who actually came from Kansas was Milburn Stone.

The outdoor sets of Gunsmoke were later used on the series Little House on the Prairie.

Ratings Info for Gunsmoke Series

1970-71 - 16th Season - Ranked #5
1971-72 - 17th Season - Ranked #4
1972-73 - 18th Season - Ranked #8
1973-74 - 19th Season - Ranked #15

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The TV Show Gunsmoke was televised from 09/10/1955 to 03/31/1975, on the CBS network.

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