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Gunsmoke

1955 Western, Action & Adventure, Drama

Rating

6.7/10

Popularity

25

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.

Details

Creator

John Meston

Cast

James Arness

Amanda Blake

Ken Curtis

Status

Ended

Release date

9/10/1955

Last air date

3/31/1975

Seasons

20

Episodes

635

Origin country

US

Vote count

110