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Dodge City’s dusty streets hide tales of justice where Marshal Matt Dillon’s grit and Miss Kitty’s compassion intertwine. Every bullet holds a story, with Doc's wisdom and Festus’ quirks adding color. Gunsmoke is the Wild West's heartbeat in perpetual rumble.

Gunsmoke Trivia

What year did the TV show Gunsmoke first air? (Medium)

#1: 1950

#2: 1955

#3: 1960

#4: 1965

Who played the role of Marshal Matt Dillon in the TV series Gunsmoke? (Advanced)

#1: James Arness

#2: Dennis Weaver

#3: Milburn Stone

#4: Ken Curtis

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Gunsmoke Fun Facts

Gunsmoke is the longest-running primetime live-action series in U.S. television history, with 20 seasons and 635 episodes.

James Arness, who played Marshal Matt Dillon, was recommended for the role by John Wayne.

Gunsmoke Polls

Who is your favorite character in Gunsmoke

Matt Dillon

Miss Kitty

Doc Adams

Chester Goode

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Which Gunsmoke season is the best?

Season 1

Season 5

Season 10

Season 20

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Popular Characters

Matt Dillon

Dillon

Miss

Kitty

Doc

Adams

Chester

Pratt

Festus

Hagen

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O'Brien

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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April 26, 1952

Gunsmoke Radio Debut

Gunsmoke first premiered as a radio drama on CBS, introducing audiences to the character Marshal Matt Dillon.

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September 10, 1955

Gunsmoke Television Debut

Gunsmoke made its television debut on CBS, marking the transition of the popular radio series to TV.

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October 1, 1961

Gunsmoke Becomes First One-Hour TV Western

Gunsmoke changed its format from a half-hour show to a one-hour show, setting a new standard for television Westerns.

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March 31, 1975

Gunsmoke TV Series Ends

The final episode of Gunsmoke aired on CBS after 20 seasons, concluding one of the longest-running Western TV series.

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