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CBS (ended 1975)

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Dodge City, known as the Sodom and Gomorrah of the plains, is a typical frontier city of the late 1800s with typical problems ranging from rumored Indian raids to bank and stage robberies, cattle rustling, and family feuds. All of these must be dealt with within the law and that task falls to Matt Dillon, US Marshal (James Arness).

Dillon is a man who prefers the use of logic over the use of the gun but the nature of the people passing through Dodge doesn't always leave him that choice. Aided by various assistants and deputies over the years (played by Dennis Weaver, Burt Reynolds, and Ken Curtis), he does his best to keep the lawless element out of his town and his territory. Matt often solves his crimes through keen observation and deduction, an innovative approach for the times.

Crucial information about cases is often provided by his beautiful companion, Long Branch owner Kitty Russell(Amanda Blake), while they drink beer or whiskey in her establishment. Matt also often exchanges banter or bounces his theories off of the crusty town doctor, Galen Adams (Milburn Stone).moreless

Episode Guide

S 20 : Ep 24	The Sharecroppers	Aired 3/31/75
S 20 : Ep 23	Manolo	Aired 3/17/75
S 20 : Ep 22	The Busters	Aired 3/10/75
S 20 : Ep 21	I Have Promises to Keep	Aired 3/3/75
S 20 : Ep 20	Hard Labor	Aired 2/24/75

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Burt Reynolds	Quint
Ken Curtis	Festus
Dennis Weaver	Chester
Roger Ewing	Thad
Buck Taylor	Newly O' Brien
James Arness	Matt Dillon

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Gunsmoke DVDs

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By PopperRed, Apr 27, 2013

I would describe this show as my best friend because it has been a part of my life and such unforgettable. Most especially during the second era, it brought much excitement to the show! Why I can't find this type of show nowadays?! I bought a DVD of this show from gunsmokedvdset. com , it was in good quality and I'm glad that the seller produced a decent copy of this. Because Gunsmoke is the one and ONLY show that really worth watching for.moreless
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a true legend

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By DaveSteel, Feb 26, 2013

There are lots of critics before for these western TV shows, because some of them says these kind of shows makes its viewers liberally inclined. Well, of all the Western TV shows aired in the past, only Gunsmoke, I must say, really proved these critics very wrong. Marshall Dillon taught every one of us on what "integrity" really means as this is his best character in his role that's why millions of viewers waited every episode during its 20 years of airing in the television. There will never be another show like this nowadays, right? I really really missed this show sooo much!! I was glad I received a complete DVD set which is a gift from my grandson last Christmas. He said he just order it at . It really made me happy to watch this all over again. It's really worth the time, truly enjoyable. Gunsmoke rules!moreless
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great puchase for an excellent show!

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By LiamSeans, Feb 23, 2013

I really do miss watching this show and looked for a great copy! The Gunsmoke I received from appears to be excellent thus far! Never encountered problems with the seller and not to mention, the DVDs were shipped in short amount of period. The packaging is great - no damage and came in great condition! The whole set has all the complete episodes, no scratches, and most importantly, it's playable in our DVD player. For a very affordable value, it's really worth it!moreless
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A clever title goes here!

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By josephclancy1, Dec 19, 2012

I like Pat hingle as the Doctor.
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Gunsmoke TWENTY YEARS

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By rjkelley58, Jun 06, 2012

I LOVE this show, it was a 10 all around from actors to writing to directors!!!! to "stryper7" if it was so abysmal then tell me HOW it lasted TWENTY YEARS???

The only criticism I have is the firing of Amanda Blake!!!! What was Mantley thinking????

I watched this as a child and I still watch it to this day!!!!
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Gunsmoke's James Arness Dies at 88

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It took me awhile to get the internet, just so I could be heard.Iam so upset that TVLAND has changed my GUNSMOKE regular schedule....

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Season DVD Releases
What's the deal with the dvd releases for this show? If they continue going at their current rate, it will be 2026 before the ent...

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Festus vs. Chester
As a Festus fan, I very much enjoyed seeing this Us Haggens. The episode following Us Haggens was Uncle Sunday. I thought it...

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Ken Curtis' singing voice
For all of you who think that Ken Curtis was not a very good singer on Gunsmoke might be interested to know that he started his sh...

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Miss Kitty
Hi everyone, I'm a huge Kitty fan, I'm also a huge Matt and Kitty romance fan.The seriers left alot unsaid and undone. Thats also ...

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