120 episodes

Gunsmoke was a long-running old-time radio and television Western drama program set in Dodge City, Kansas during the settlement of the American West. The radio show first aired on April 26, 1952 and ran until June 18, 1961 on the CBS radio network. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc’s first name and Chester’s last name were changed for the television program. Gunsmoke was notable for its critically acclaimed cast and writing and is commonly regarded as one of the finest old time radio shows. Some listeners have argued that the radio version of Gunsmoke was far more realistic than the television program. Episodes were aimed at adults and featured some of the most explicit content of the day: there were violent crimes and scalping's, massacres and opium addicts. Miss Kitty’s occupation as a prostitute was made far more obvious on the radio version than on television. Many episodes ended on a down-note, and villains often got away with their crimes.

Gunsmoke - OTRWesterns.com Gunsmoke | OTRWesterns

    • Arts

Gunsmoke was a long-running old-time radio and television Western drama program set in Dodge City, Kansas during the settlement of the American West. The radio show first aired on April 26, 1952 and ran until June 18, 1961 on the CBS radio network. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc’s first name and Chester’s last name were changed for the television program. Gunsmoke was notable for its critically acclaimed cast and writing and is commonly regarded as one of the finest old time radio shows. Some listeners have argued that the radio version of Gunsmoke was far more realistic than the television program. Episodes were aimed at adults and featured some of the most explicit content of the day: there were violent crimes and scalping's, massacres and opium addicts. Miss Kitty’s occupation as a prostitute was made far more obvious on the radio version than on television. Many episodes ended on a down-note, and villains often got away with their crimes.

    The Cover Up - Gunsmoke (06-12-54)

    The Cover Up - Gunsmoke (06-12-54)

    Original Air Date: June 12, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Joseph Kearns• Helen Kleeb• Paul Savage• Clayton Post Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

    • 31 min
    What the Whiskey Drummer Heard | Gunsmoke (06-29-58)

    What the Whiskey Drummer Heard | Gunsmoke (06-29-58)

    Original Air Date: June 29, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    Target | Gunsmoke (06-22-58)

    Target | Gunsmoke (06-22-58)

    Original Air Date: June 22, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    Blacksmith - Gunsmoke (06-05-54)

    Blacksmith - Gunsmoke (06-05-54)

    Original Air Date: June 05, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• John Dehner• Jeanne Bates• Vic Perrin• Lou Krugman Producer/Writer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    • 31 min
    Old Flame | Gunsmoke (06-15-58)

    Old Flame | Gunsmoke (06-15-58)

    Original Air Date: June 15, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

    Hot Horse Hyatt | Gunsmoke (06-08-58)

    Hot Horse Hyatt | Gunsmoke (06-08-58)

    Original Air Date: June 08, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Top Podcasts In Arts

The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily
American Public Media
Poetry For All
Joanne Diaz and Abram Van Engen
Creative Coffee
Emma Gannon
Articles of Interest
Avery Trufelman
Fragraphilia - The Podcast
Jeff and Jane Dashley
The Sniff Perfume Podcast
Nicola Thomis

You Might Also Like

Old Time Radio Westerns
Andrew Rhynes
Gunsmoke | Old Time Radio
OTR GOLD
Dragnet
Humphrey Camardella Productions
Dragnet | Old Time Radio
OTR GOLD
The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)
Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcast
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts

More by OTR Westerns

Frontier Town | OTRWesterns.com
Andrew Rhynes
Luke Slaughter of Tombstone | OTRWesterns.com
Andrew Rhynes
Frontier Gentleman | OTRWesterns.com
Andrew Rhynes
Fort Laramie - OTRWesterns.com
Andrew Rhynes
The Cavalcade of America - OTRWesterns.com
Andrew Rhynes
Grand Ole Opry - OTRWesterns.com
Andrew T. Rhynes