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. 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.

Gunsmoke was notable for its critically acclaimed cast and writing and is commonly regarded as one of the finest old time radio shows. Some listeners have argued that the radio version of Gunsmoke was far more realistic than the television program. Episodes were aimed at adults and featured some of the most explicit content of the day: there were violent crimes and scalping's, massacres, and opium addicts. Miss Kitty's occupation as a prostitute was made far more obvious on the radio version than on television. Many episodes ended on a down-note, and villains often got away with their crimes.


All Episodes

Christmas Story | Gunsmoke (12-20-52)

A good Christmas story, told by Marshal Dillon to a stranger on a strange horse out on the prairie. Christmas in Dodge City. Original Air Date: December 20, 1952Host:...

Cow Doctor | Gunsmoke (07-28-57)

Original Air Date: July 28, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Announcer:• George...

Kitty Caught | Gunsmoke (07-21-57)

Original Air Date: July 21, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:•...

Custer – Gunsmoke (11-21-53)

A stranger has murdered old man Granby, but Marshal Dillion can't prove it. Original Air Date: November 21, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad...

Bloody Hands | Gunsmoke (07-14-57)

Original Air Date: July 14, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:•...

Word of Honor | Gunsmoke (07-07-57)

Original Air Date: July 07, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:•...

Professor Lute Bone – Gunsmoke (11-14-53)

The Professor is selling Wormseed Tonic that cures just about everything, possibly because it contains opium! Original Air Date: November 14, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)...

Twelfth Night – Gunsmoke (12-25-55)

Eban Hakes has walked all the way from the Ozarks, just to kill Joff Monger. A family feud going on for years is about to break out in Dodge…but...

The Buffalo Hunter | Gunsmoke (06-30-57)

Original Air Date: June 30, 1957Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Marshal Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester Proudfoot)• Howard McNear (Doc Adams) Special Guests:•...

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