Doc Fest: Celebrating the Heart and Soul of Gunsmoke!
Doc Adams is the heart and soul of Dodge City, a tough but caring physician wielding science and wit. He battles the wild West's chaos with his scalpel and heart, always ready to mend broken bodies and spirits while grappling with his own demons.
Doc (Gunsmoke) Trivia
What was the full name of the character Doc from Gunsmoke? (Expert)
#1: John Adams
#2: Galen Doc Adams
#3: Marcus Doc Taylor
#4: Henry Doc Smith
What profession did Doc Holidays have before moving to Dodge City in Gunsmoke? (Advanced)
#1: Blacksmith
#2: Lawyer
#3: Physician
#4: Gambler
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Doc (Gunsmoke) Fun Facts
Doc Adams, played by Milburn Stone, was the only character to appear in all 635 episodes of Gunsmoke.
Milburn Stone, who portrayed Doc Adams, was initially a stage actor and only reluctantly took the role in Gunsmoke which became his most famous character.
Doc (Gunsmoke) Polls
Who is your favorite character in Gunsmoke?
Doc Adams
Matt Dillon
Kitty Russell
Festus Haggen
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What is your favorite storyline featuring Doc Adams in Gunsmoke?
The relationship with Kitty Russell
His adventures in healing the town
Conflicts with Matt Dillon
His past as a Civil War surgeon
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