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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.

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Doc’s Revenge | Gunsmoke (01-08-56)

Original Air Date: January 08, 1956Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• John Dehner Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Jul 07, 2025•27 min•Season 56Ep. 2

Dangerous Bath | Gunsmoke (08-21-60)

Original Air Date: August 21, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Jeanne Bates• Lawrence Dobkin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Jul 06, 2025•Season 60Ep. 34

The Noose | Gunsmoke (08-14-60)

Original Air Date: August 14, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Lawrence Dobkin• Bartlett Robinson• Barney Phillips• Harry Bartell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from:...

Jul 05, 2025•28 min•Season 60Ep. 33

General Parsley Smith | Gunsmoke (07-02-55)

"General" Smith is warning Dodge about Drew Holt and his new bank. He accuses Holt of being a thief, but General Smith is a liar! Original Air Date: July 02, 1955Host: 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...

Jul 02, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 27

Old Fool | Gunsmoke (08-07-60)

Original Air Date: August 07, 1960Host: 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• Virginia Gregg• Peggy Webber• Sam Edwards Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by...

Jun 29, 2025•28 min•Season 60Ep. 32

Stage Smash | Gunsmoke (07-31-60)

Original Air Date: July 31, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Barney Phillips• James Nusser• Dick Beals Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Jun 28, 2025•30 min•Season 60Ep. 31

The Army Trial | Gunsmoke (06-25-55)

Jed Cook has deserted from the army to run off and marry Della Masters. Matt and Chester are riding out, when they spot a big wagon making camp. They've lost a wheel on the wagon and are trying to fix it. They ride over to give them some help and Matt discovers that it's the...

Jun 25, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 26

The Imposter | Gunsmoke (07-24-60)

Original Air Date: July 24, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin• Jeanne Bates Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Kathleen Hite Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Jun 22, 2025•29 min•Season 60Ep. 30

Busted-Up Guns | Gunsmoke (07-17-60)

Original Air Date: July 17, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Virginia Christine• Vic Perrin• Ralph Moody Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Jun 21, 2025•33 min•Season 60Ep. 29

The Reed Survives | Gunsmoke (06-18-55)

Booth Rider is tricked into killing Ephraim Hunt, the bible-quoting husband of a scheming woman. However, Lucy Hunt gets one more killing than she counted on! Original Air Date: June 18, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:•...

Jun 18, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 25

Reluctant Violence | Gunsmoke (07-10-60)

Original Air Date: July 10, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jun 15, 2025•35 min•Season 60Ep. 28

Little Girl | Gunsmoke (07-03-60)

Original Air Date: July 03, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Anne Whitfield• Joseph Kearns• Lawrence Dobkin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Kathleen Hite Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Jun 14, 2025•34 min•Season 60Ep. 27

Trust | Gunsmoke (06-11-55)

Marshal Dillon is forced to give a gun to his prisoner to help capture a stagecoach robber. Original Air Date: June 11, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Joseph Kearns• John Dehner• Clayton Post• James Nusser Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman...

Jun 11, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 24

Line Trouble | Gunsmoke (06-26-60)

Original Air Date: June 26, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jun 08, 2025•26 min•Season 60Ep. 26

Homely Girl | Gunsmoke (06-19-60)

Miss Erma Crown is a lonely homely woman, she has come to Dodge because she believes that there should be men in the area that are so lonely and desperate for a woman’s company that they will desire even her. Hook Mather has been dumped by his unfaithful woman, he makes a wreck out of...

Jun 07, 2025•30 min•Season 60Ep. 25

Jealousy | Gunsmoke (06-04-55)

Original Air Date: June 04, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Virginia Gregg• Harry Bartell• Don Diamond Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from:...

Jun 04, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 23

Kitty Accused | Gunsmoke (06-12-60)

Original Air Date: June 12, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Virginia Christine• Barney Phillips• Dick Beals Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Jun 01, 2025•32 min•Season 60Ep. 24

Fabulous Silver Extender | Gunsmoke (06-05-60)

Original Air Date: June 05, 1960Host: 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• Vic Perrin• Harry Bartell• Jack Moyles Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Vic Perrin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

May 31, 2025•Season 60Ep. 25

Cow Doctor | Gunsmoke (05-28-55)

Original Air Date: May 28, 1955Host: 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• Vivi Janiss• Sam Edwards Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from: Roundup on...

May 28, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 22

Bad Seed | Gunsmoke (05-29-60)

Original Air Date: May 29, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Eve McVeagh• Sam Edwards Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer / Writer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

May 25, 2025•Season 60Ep. 22

Marryin’ Bertha | Gunsmoke (05-22-60)

Original Air Date: May 22, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• Joseph Kearns• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Tom Hanley Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

May 24, 2025•Season 60Ep. 21

The Liar from Blackhawk | Gunsmoke (05-21-55)

Original Air Date: May 21, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Paul Dubov• Barney Phillips Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from: Roundup on...

May 21, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 21

Tall Trapper | Gunsmoke (05-15-60)

Original Air Date: May 15, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Barney Phillips• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

May 18, 2025•Season 60Ep. 20

Wrong Man | Gunsmoke (05-08-60)

Original Air Date: May 08, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Harry Bartell• Sam Edwards• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin• Jack Moyles Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from:...

May 17, 2025•Season 60Ep. 19

Robber Bridegroom | Gunsmoke (05-14-55)

Original Air Date: May 14, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell• Frank Gerstle• Jeanne Bates• Clayton Post Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit...

May 14, 2025•33 min•Season 55Ep. 20

Nettie Sitton | Gunsmoke (05-01-60)

Original Air Date: May 01, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guest:• Virginia Gregg Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Kathleen Hite Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

May 11, 2025•Season 60Ep. 18

Stage Snatch | Gunsmoke (04-24-60)

Original Air Date: April 24, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Ralph Moody• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

May 10, 2025•Season 60Ep. 17

Potato Road | Gunsmoke (05-07-55)

Original Air Date: May 07, 1955Host: 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 McIntire• Virginia Gregg• Vic Perrin Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

May 07, 2025•31 min•Season 55Ep. 19

Solomon River | Gunsmoke (04-17-60)

Original Air Date: April 17, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Virginia Christine• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Kathleen Hite Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

May 04, 2025•Season 60Ep. 16

Dave’s Lesson | Gunsmoke (04-10-60)

Original Air Date: April 10, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Harry Bartell• Joseph Kearns• Ralph Moody Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

May 03, 2025•Season 60Ep. 15

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