Gunsmoke, American television western that aired on CBS for 20 seasons (1955-75), becoming the longest-running prime-time television western in history. Wind Gunsmoke Season 4. An article from Wide Open Country recalls actor Roger Ewing, who played Thad Greenwood on the classic TV Western. When we first see the strapping Whitney Blake we think she is Superstar Kim Novak doing a rare guesting role. I'm a pretty good judge of men, but I'm a mighty good judge of women. She is best known for her role as Dodie Douglas during the last three seasons of the sitcom My Three Sons. It was ever the stuff of legend. According to Arness, "We didn't do a final, wrap-up show. The cast and crew read the news in the trade papers. Matt gets a tiger-by-the-tail in this episode. A gambler's lady, said to be good luck, tries to shoot Matt in the back. [22][23][24], In 1975, CBS made the decision not to renew Gunsmoke for a 21st season, without making any public announcement or informing the producers or cast members ahead of time. When he stood up, his chair stood with him. Lowell Toy Manufacturing Corporation ("It's a Lowell Game") issued Gunsmoke as game No. 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? Sue Ane Langdon is an American actress. In the end, CBS simply took it away from Macdonnell and began preparing for the television version. The series was the top-rated show from 1957 to 1961 and maintained excellent ratings throughout its run. Gunsmoke (TV Series) Old Flame (1960) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Jesse Hibbs Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by Nathan Scott Cinematography by Fleet Southcott . Directed by Arthur Hiller, the episode, which was written by John Meston, was originally broadcast on CBS-TV on March 21, 1959. 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 . Click here to login or here to sign up. The plot about a card dealer and one of Kitty's saloon-employed gals, named Dolly,is containing a deception. She was 60. However, McNear's performances steadily became more warm-hearted and sympathetic. [59] As of 2017[update], it had the highest number of scripted episodes for any U.S. primetime, commercial, live-action television series. Roberts and Cheyenne Autumn. He also had roles in TVs Rawhide, Perry Mason and Have Gun, Will Travel.. [12] He came west and changed his name to escape a charge of murder. A comic strip version of the series ran in British newspapers for several years under the show's UK title. One died during the run of the show, in 1973, at the age of 74 Glenn Strange, a real New Mexico cowboy who played Sam the bartender. Directed by Arthur Hiller Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Norman MacDonnell . I have no reason to doubt the story, because Jimmy absolutely knew everybody.". Additionally, Paramount Home Entertainment and CBS DVD have released the series in its entirety on DVD for 13 years between 2007 and 2020 in Region 1 (all of the seasons except for season one and seasons sixteen through twenty were split into two volumes). "[15], Gunsmoke is unique from other Westerns in that it was unsponsored in the first few years of production. 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. Mr. Warren asked Wayne if he knew James Arness, and Mr. Wayne said yes. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. 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. He then went on to Shep Fields Orchestra. Matt Dillon was played on radio by William Conrad and on TV by James Arness. 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 . Associated Press, July 2, 2002, Bob Thomas. [16] The producers wanted to find a sponsor that would allow them to keep the show the way it was. The couple had a son, Matthew Michael Ansara, born August 29, 1965, who died of a drug overdose in 2001 . 10 out of 15 found this helpful. 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. Dillon should have said why don't you smell mine, they only been on for a week. The project was suspended for three years, when producer Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston discovered it while creating an adult Western series of their own. A complete series box set was released on May 5, 2020. The film, shot in Alberta, features a now-retired Marshal Dillon being attacked and a vengeful former rival returning to Dodge City to entrap him. Meston relished the upending of cherished Western fiction clichs and said that few Westerns gave any inkling of how brutal the Old West was in reality. His real name was Dr. Calvin Moore. We finished the 20th year, we all expected to go on for another season, or two or three. (*Dolly Varden quote*) - "I'm not responsible for what men do.". 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. Looks like a gambler's lucky charm has materialized in the winsome form of Dolly Varden (Blake). With a resonantly powerful and distinctive voice, Conrad was already one of radio's busiest actors. He arrived too late to prevent a lynching. John Dunning wrote that among radio drama enthusiasts, "Gunsmoke is routinely placed among the best shows of any kind and any time. How is Chester still in Dodge? The series was filmed at the present site of California Lutheran University (CLU) and nearby Wildwood Regional Park in Thousand Oaks, California. [27] William Lava composed the original theme music for television, as noted in the program credits. "[2] The television series ran for 20 seasons from 1955 to 1975, and lasted for 635 episodes. ): Ma Smalley (boardinghouse owner; 19611972): Barney Danches (telegraph agent; 19651974): Best Action or Adventure Series nominated (winner: Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series: James Arness nominated (winner: Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: James Arness nominated (winner: Robert Young for. It didnt really ho anywhere. Well, if all Paris was doing was dealing, and not buying into many hands, yeah, there would be a profit. Director Jesse Hibbs Writers John Meston (teleplay by) Marian Clark (story by) Norman MacDonnell (based on the radio series created by) Stars James Arness Dennis Weaver Milburn Stone See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 7 User reviews Photos Add photo Top cast Edit James Arness Matt Dillon Dennis Weaver Chester Milburn Stone And in 1964 finally shed the limp and went from a sidekick to a leading man, in NBC's Kentucky Jones. Many episodes end on a somber note, and villains often get away with their crimes. The TV series ran from September 10, 1955, to March 31, 1975, on CBS, with 635 total episodes. 822. The entire cast was stunned by the cancellation, as they were unaware that CBS was considering it. Chester's 1st line is "Underwear sure smells good when its fresh" as he's sniffing away. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. [6][7] CBS liked the Culver version better, and Ackerman was told to proceed. As of 2016[update], Gunsmoke was rated fourth globally, after Doctor Who (1963present), Taggart (19832010),[61] and The Bill (19842010). The episode was based on "Matt's Love Story". This scheduling move led to a spike in ratings that had it once again rally to the top 10 in the Nielsen ratings, which again saved the series when CBS purged most of its rural content in 1971. (1 Episode), Bank Teller (1 Episode), Jay Rabb (1 Episode), Bill Miller (1 Episode), Johnny August (1 Episode), John Eagle Wing (1 Episode), Ben Corder (1 Episode), Frank (1 Episode), Col. 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Two versions were recorded. See production, box office & company info, (teleplay by) (based on the radio series created by), (based on the radio series created by) (uncredited), Stage 5 & Stage 6, Paramount Sunset Lot, 5800 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA. He made his Hollywood debut in 1938 as a singer with swing bands. Macdonnell became the associate producer of the TV show and later the producer. In 2006, as part of Gunsmoke's 50th anniversary on TV, selected episodes were released on DVD in three different box sets. Conrad was one of the last actors to audition for the role of Marshal Dillon. But Matt doesn't believe in luck like that and suspects something crooked is going on. You need to be logged in to continue. In Meston's view, "Dillon was almost as scarred as the homicidal psychopaths who drifted into Dodge from all directions."[11]. Charles Warren, television Gunsmoke's first director, said, "His voice was fine, but he was too big. Heraclio Cantrell and Father Hernando Cantrell. Other films included Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992), Gunsmoke: The Long Ride (1993), and Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice (1994). Who's the guy and what's his background? Privately, Macdonnell had a guarded interest in taking the show to television, but publicly, he declared, "our show is perfect for radio", and he feared, as Dunning writes, "Gunsmoke confined by a picture could not possibly be as authentic or attentive to detail. Strauss "had one vice, or rather obsession. She also appeared in two episodes of The Adventures of Jim Bowie in 1957 and . In the end, the primary roles were all recast, with Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon (on the recommendation of Wayne, who also introduced the pilot), Dennis Weaver as Chester Goode, Milburn Stone as Dr. G. "Doc" Adams (later Galen "Doc" Adams), and Amanda Blake as Miss Kitty Russell. Makeup Department For other uses, see, Television series (19551975) and TV movies. 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Curtis replaced Frank Sinatra on Tommy Dorseys band after Sinatra left to become a solo artist. Curtis is survived by his wife and two children. Carter's filmography isn't limited to Gunsmoke, Grand Ole Opry broadcasts and episodes of Cash's variety TV series. 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Good show. The Gunsmoke theme was composed by Rex Koury. director of photography Film Editing by Otto Meyer Art Direction by Walter E. Keller For nine seasons, the opponent was played by Arvo Ojala, who taught Arness to shoot. 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Dunning wrote, "That radio fans considered the TV show a sham and its players impostors should surprise no one. Gunsmoke (TV Series) Dooley Surrenders (1958) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Cinematography by Film Editing by Casting By Art Direction by Set Decoration by Makeup Department Production Management The program lasted 14 weeks and aired in the first half of 1974, a year before Gunsmoke ended. Best Teleplay Writing (Half-Hour or Less): Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series: James Arness nominated (winner: Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series: Dennis Weaver won. "[3], In the late 1940s, CBS chairman William S. Paley, a fan of the Philip Marlowe radio series, asked his programming chief, Hubell Robinson, to develop a hard core Western series, about a "Philip Marlowe of the Old West". God knows we have a right to as not only does the very versatile-looking Miss. On the Biography Channel's Behind The Scenes: Gilligan's Island (2002), Gilligan's Island producer Sherwood Schwartz states that Babe pressured her husband not to cancel Gunsmoke in 1967, so the network cut Gilligan's Island, instead. 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. April 29, 1991. The Hartland toy company included an 8" (1/9th scale) plastic Matt Dillion figure and his horse Old Faithful Buck in their line of famous TV cowboys and horses during the 1950s. 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. The popular Western series ran for 20 seasons from 1955 to 1975. director of photography Film Editing by Albrecht Joseph Casting By Lynn Stalmaster Set Decoration by Raymond Boltz Jr. I don't know; I've never even heard of this confusion. FRESNO, Calif. (AP) _ Ken Curtis, a singer and actor who starred as Marshal Matt Dillon's sidekick on the long-running television western Gunsmoke, has died at age 74. West with forewords by. It then went to an hour-long format. Meston was head writer. [13] The television show first portrayed Kitty as a saloon dance hall employee, then from season two, episode 36 ("Daddy-O"), as half-owner of the Long Branch Saloon. Ritter was backed on that Capitol record by Rex Koury and the radio Gunsmoke orchestra. The belief that Wayne was asked to star is disputed by Warren. If there's $100 that the guy winning ends up with, and Dolly gets 20%, that's $20. Dillon, as portrayed by Conrad, was a lonely, isolated man, toughened by a hard life. I never thought for a moment of offering it to Wayne. Dunning writes that Meston was especially disgusted by the archetypal Western hero and set out "to destroy [that type of] character he loathed". So he takes it out of Dillon's money. 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. Dolly is played by Whitney Blake, who has a sharp edge and is a vicious cat to Marshal Dillon. Kitty Russell: Let me tell you something, Matt. 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