Gunsmoke

tv show

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635 total episodes

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20 seasons

Get out of Dodge!

First Aired September 10, 1955

Overview

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.

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Never Pester Chester

Season 3 - Episode 10 - 0h 26m

Air Date

November 16, 1957

Overview

When Matt sends Chester out to handle a rowdy couple of cow pokers, Chester ends up nearly dead. Matt is so guilt ridden he vows to find the men who did it and make them pay.