The television series was the longest-running, primetime, live-action television series at 20 seasons, until September 2019 with the 21st-season premiere of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Lowell Toy Manufacturing Corporation ("It's a Lowell Game") issued Gunsmoke as game No. Two versions were recorded. 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"[15], Conrad and the others were given auditions, but they were little more than token efforts especially in Conrad's case, due to his obesity. Conrad's weight was rumored to be a deciding factor. Many episodes were based on man's cruelty to man and woman, in as much as the prairie woman's life and the painful treatment of women as chattels were touched on well ahead of the time of most media. Strauss once said that the situation in the Old West was an excellent representation, unintentional or not, of what Hobbes meant by the state of nature."[67]. ", "Heldenfels' Mailbag: 'The Little Couple,' Jean Peters, game show prizes", "TV Guide Magazine's 60 Best Series of All Time", "Jay-Z, a speech by Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and 'Schoolhouse Rock!' West with forewords by. Then Chester wants 12 candy sticks, but as usual, he doesn't have the 12 cents to buy them. Just hilarious as Dillon just stares at him with a straight face. [58] The original Law & Order, which was canceled in 2010 after tying Gunsmoke's longevity record for a live-action, primetime television series, began its 21st season in February 2022. In a July 2, 2002, Associated Press interview with Bob Thomas, Arness explained, "If they were man and wife, it would make a lot of difference. Gunsmoke was set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the thriving cattle days of the 1870s. A gambler's lady, said to be good luck, tries to shoot Matt in the back. Dolly is played by Whitney Blake, who has a sharp edge and is a vicious cat to Marshal Dillon. Conrad borrowed the surname from cartoonist Charles Addams as a testament to Doc's initially ghoulish comportment. Even though it was a bit overplayed it still was refreshing and entertaining to watch. He would never miss a Saturday night TV program called Gunsmoke, a western about Marshall Matt Dillon in Dodge City, Kansas, and his many exploits. Doc Adams and Festus Haggen were not featured in the film. The Gunsmoke radio theme song and later TV theme is titled "Old Trails", also known as "Boothill". It has also been shown on satellite channel CBS Action in the UK, Ireland and Poland. Login to create it. They said the cause of death was unkown. The episode was based on "Matt's Love Story". Gunsmoke was set in Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1890s and began as a radio program that CBS aired from 1952 to 1961. among recordings deemed classics by Library of Congress", "Law & Order: SVU Renewed for Season 21 at NBC, Will Become Longest-Running Live-Action Series in History", "What do Frasier (Kelsey Grammer), Matt Dillon (James Arness) and Doc Adams (Milburn Stone) have in common? In 1987, CBS commissioned a reunion movie titled Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge. Marshal (actually a deputy marshal, because only the senior officer in the district holds the title "marshal") would not be based in Dodge City and would not be involved in local law enforcement. In the episode, Matt loses his memory and his heart during a brief liaison with "Mike" Yardner (played by Michael Learned, better known for playing Olivia in The Waltons). Initially on the fringes of Dodge society, Festus Haggen was slowly phased in as a reliable sidekick and part-time deputy to Matt Dillon when Reynolds left in 1965. John Dunning wrote, "The listener heard extraneous dialogue in the background, just above the muted shouts of kids playing in an alley. Other films included Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992), Gunsmoke: The Long Ride (1993), and Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994). Sign in to vote. In the film, Learned returns as Mike, who reveals to Marshal Dillon that he is the father of their daughter,[48] Beth (played by Amy Stock-Poynton) and asks him for help in saving her from a band on Apaches. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston.It centers on Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, 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. Conrad directed two television episodes, in 1963 and 1971, and McNear appeared on six, playing characters other than Doc, including three times as storekeeper Howard Rudd. A complication arose when Culver's contract as the star of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do another Western series. Gunsmoke is the last fictional primetime show that debuted in the 1950s to leave the air and only three shows from the 1960s that lasted past its final season in 197475. Kitty doubts the veracity of Matt's old friend Dolly Winters, who arrives in Dodge seeking the Marshal's help and claiming to have been robbed, beaten, and jilted by a man named Rad Meadows. I am taking a few liberties with the dialogue but you know that is exactly what she implies. Doc wandered throughout the territories until he settled in Dodge City 17 years later under the name of Charles Adams. He was acerbic, somewhat mercenary, and borderline alcoholic, in the program's early years. James Arness, right, who starred as Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke," had a daughter who would later get screen time in the 1990 made-for-TV movie . Stone (1 Episode), Bud Grant (1 Episode), Andy (1 Episode), John (1 Episode), Abihu Howell (1 Episode), Bill Lee (1 Episode), Malachi Harper (1 Episode), Tobe (1 Episode), Ivy (1 Episode), Hale Parker (1 Episode), Pezzy (1 Episode), Jess (1 Episode), Ezra Thorpe (1 Episode), Jake Spence (1 Episode), Eben Hakes (1 Episode), Judge Ray Cordelius (1 Episode), Alben Peavy (1 Episode), Capt. [citation needed], The radio series ran from 1952 to 1961. Evans: Paul Langton. In the end, CBS simply took it away from Macdonnell and began preparing for the television version. Best Supporting Actress (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series: Individual Achievements in Music - Composition: Outstanding Achievement in Musical Composition: Morton Stevens for "Major Glory" (winner: Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama: Milburn Stone won, Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing: Norman Karlin and Richard E. Raderman won (tied with Alex Bamattre, Michael Colgan, Douglas H. Grindstaff, Joe Kavigan, Bill Lee, and Josef E. Von Stroheim for, In 1997, the episode "The Jailer" was ranked No. Arness stars in all five made-for-television movies. "Wind" was the 28th episode of Season 4 of Gunsmoke, also the 145th overall episode of the series. Second, Ewing appeared on "Gunsmoke" between 1965-67. If there's $100 that the guy winning ends up with, and Dolly gets 20%, that's $20. He saved a girl from brutal rapists, then found himself unable to offer her what she needed to stop her from moving into life as a prostitute. 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[16] The producers wanted to find a sponsor that would allow them to keep the show the way it was. Thirty TV westerns came and went during its 20-year tenure, and Gunsmoke was the sole survivor, with Alias Smith and Jones and Bonanza both leaving the airwaves 2+12 years earlier in January 1973. [65] In 2015, several of the surviving staff reunited at Wild West Fest in Dodge City, including stars Burt Reynolds, Buck Taylor, Jess Walton, Bruce Boxleitner, and writer Jim Byrnes. An article from Wide Open Country recalls actor Roger Ewing, who played Thad Greenwood on the classic TV Western. Curtis, who played deputy Festus Haggin from 1963-75, died in his sleep Sunday at his home here, family members said Monday. Third, the Greenwood character ended its run in 1967 as CBS was taking the show off of their primetime lineup. (*Dolly Varden quote*) - "I'm not responsible for what men do.". The Marshal Dillon syndicated reruns of half-hour episodes lasted from 1961 until 1964 on CBS, originally on Tuesday nights within its time in reruns. Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. It centers on Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. 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It remained among the top-20 programs until 1964. In addition to his television roles, Curtis acted with John Wayne in some of Hollywoods classic films, including The Searchers and The Quiet Man.. Directed by Arthur Hiller Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Norman MacDonnell . SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ Actress Amanda Blake, who as Miss Kitty reigned for 19 years as the queen of Dodge City's Long Branch Saloon in the TV series Gunsmoke, died after a long battle with cancer. James Arness and Amanda Blake returned in their iconic roles of Matt Dillon and Miss Kitty, with Fran Ryan returning as Kitty's friend and saloon-owner Hannah and Buck Taylor as Newly O'Brian. Ken Curtis balked at the salary offer he received and said that he should be paid based on Festus's importance in the character hierarchy. The brother of actor Jeff Bridges, Beau became famous in his own right. He then went on to Shep Fields Orchestra. In the radio series, Kitty's profession was hinted at, but never explicit; in a 1953 interview with Time, Macdonnell declared, "Kitty is just someone Matt has to visit every once in a while". Appearing in films like "Norma Rae," "Greased Lightning," and "Jerry Maguire," Bridges actually got his start in sitcoms and westerns. Matt gets a tiger-by-the-tail in this episode. Makeup Department Miss Blake died Wednesday night at Mercy General Hospital, said hospital spokeswoman Jerri Ewen. Even after the original series of Gunsmoke came to an end in 1975, Arness was constantly asked to come back to reprise the role. You need to be logged in to continue. Curtis, who played deputy Festus Haggin from 1963-75, died in his sleep Sunday at his home here, family members said Monday. 'GUNSMOKE,' Dennis Weaver, Amanda Blake, 1955-1975 / Everett Collection Dennis Weaver stayed with the show for nine years before he started chafing creatively. Dunning notes, "The show drew critical acclaim for unprecedented realism."[9]. James Arness played the role throughout the series entire run from 1955 to 1975. It seems that Paris wins but when one of the cowboys has Dolly next to them, they win. Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 2.1 Child actress 2.2 Later career 3 Notes Milburn Stone had died 7 years earlier in 1980 and the role of Doc was not recast. Fred McDougall, a stuntman often appearing as an extra on the show, played the man after the show changed to a new soundstage in season 10. When Dillon isn't fighting for peace and justice, he's trying to win over the usually ambiguous affection of Kitty (Amanda . During his audition, however, Conrad won over Macdonnell after reading only a few lines. Because Amanda Blake had died the year before, the writers revisited a 1973 episode for the movie. "[21], According to Thomas "Duke" Miller, a TV and movie celebrity expert, this story was told to him by legendary actor James Stewart: "Jimmy said he was in the office with Charles Warren when Mr. Wayne came in. In reality, a U.S. Matt: James Arness. Milburn Stone was given free rein to choose the character's first name, and chose that of the ancient Greek physician and medical researcher Galen. We finished the 20th year, we all expected to go on for another season, or two or three. John Dunning wrote that among radio drama enthusiasts, "Gunsmoke is routinely placed among the best shows of any kind and any time. The people upstairs decided it was better to leave the show as it was, which I totally agreed with. All of these box sets are available on Region 1 DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and CBS DVD. Curtis replaced Frank Sinatra on Tommy Dorseys band after Sinatra left to become a solo artist. The series was the top-rated show from 1957 to 1961 and maintained excellent ratings throughout its run. The series was retitled Gun Law in the UK. Click here to login or here to sign up. 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Chester's 1st line is "Underwear sure smells good when its fresh" as he's sniffing away. Meston was head writer. IF you could keep players in the game. Eden married first husband Michael Ansara in 1958 and divorced him in 1974. director of photography Film Editing by Albrecht Joseph Casting By Lynn Stalmaster Set Decoration by Raymond Boltz Jr. Dunning writes that Meston was especially disgusted by the archetypal Western hero and set out "to destroy [that type of] character he loathed". For nine seasons, the opponent was played by Arvo Ojala, who taught Arness to shoot. The regulars who are still with us are: Roger Ewing (Thad Greenwood), who is 73; Buck Taylor (Newly O'Brien), who is 77; and Burt Reynolds (Quint Asper), who is 79. [26] The original radio version was conducted by Koury. Strauss "had one vice, or rather obsession. As originally pitched to CBS executives, this was to be an adult Western, not a grown-up Hopalong Cassidy. Matt Dillon was played on radio by William Conrad and on TV by James Arness. Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty Russell Guest starring Marilyn Maxwell as Dolly Winters Lee Van Cleef as Rad Meadows Peggy Stewart as Mary Hal Smith as Dobie Clem Fuller as Clem Rest of cast listed alphabetically: Fred McDougall as Cowboy Getting Loan (uncredited) Chick Sheridan as Barfly (uncredited) Categories 822. The screenwriters responded to Curtis's absence by making Newly the new Dodge City marshal. All DVDs have been released with English audio and close captioning from season 1 to 5 and starting season 6 English SDH. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. Gunsmoke was TV's number-one-ranked show from 1957 to 1961, then expanded to one hour, and slipped into a decline. Howard McNear starred as Dr. Charles Adams in the radio series, and Milburn Stone portrayed Dr. Galen Adams in the television version. Gunsmoke is often a somber program, particularly in its early years. Creators Charles Marquis Warren (developed for television by) Clyde Ware Stars James Arness Milburn Stone Amanda Blake See production, box office & company info Watch on Paramount+ S7-20 with Prime Video Channels More watch options Add to Watchlist 56 User reviews 36 Critic reviews Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Both sets are also available as a combined single "Gift Box Set". In 1990, the second telefilm, Gunsmoke: The Last Apache, premiered. So what happens is that the cowboys pay Dolly to stand by them and the team of Dolly/Paris wins money either way. rschlueter@bnd.com. In 1970, Popular Library published the following paperback book written by Chris Stratton: In 1974, Award Books published the following paperback books written by Jackson Flynn based on the TV series: In 1998, Boulevard Books published the following paperbacks written by Gary McCarthy based on the TV series: A series of novels based upon the television series written by Joseph A. She was 60. [59] As of 2017[update], it had the highest number of scripted episodes for any U.S. primetime, commercial, live-action television series. Although Amanda Blake and . Who's the guy and what's his background? She has appeared in dozens of television series and had featured roles in films such as A Guide for the Married Man and The Cheyenne Social Club, both directed by Gene Kelly, as well as The Rounders opposite Henry Fonda and Glenn Ford and two Elvis Presley movies, Roustabout and Frankie and Johnny.. She began her performing career singing at Radio City . 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