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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Gun for Chester

Season 3 - Episode 2 - 0h 26m

Air Date

September 21, 1957

Overview

Chester believes Asa Ledbetter is out to kill him. After Chester is shot, he tells Matt Asa Ledbetter shot him. Matt worries that Chester may be working too hard on finding Asa Ledbetter. Asa Ledbetter claims Chester killed his brother.