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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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Magnus – Gunsmoke (12-18-54)

Original Air Date: December 18, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guest:• Robert Esson Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Dec 18, 2024•31 min•Season 54Ep. 52

Wild Jack Rhett | Escape (12-17-50)

A story about the old west and a great show-down on Main Street. Original Air Date: June 23, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: Western StoriesPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• John Dehner• Lawrence Dobkin• Lou Krugman Special Guests:• Junius Matthews• Russell Simpson• Jeanne Bates• Paul Dubov• Sam Edwards Narrator:• Parley Baer Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell...

Dec 15, 2024•31 min

Emma’s Departure | Gunsmoke (07-05-59)

Original Air Date: July 05, 1959Host: 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 Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Dec 14, 2024•Season 59Ep. 27

Bone Hunters – Gunsmoke (12-11-54)

Original Air Date: December 11, 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• Herb Ellis• Frank Katie Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Dec 11, 2024•35 min•Season 54Ep. 51

Twelfth Night | Gunsmoke (12-25-55)

Eban Hakes has walked all the way from the Ozarks, just to kill Joff Monger. A family feud going on for years is about to break out in Dodge…but never on Sunday! Original Air Date: December 25, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis...

Dec 10, 2024•36 min•Season 55Ep. 53

Jailbait Janet | Gunsmoke (06-28-59)

Original Air Date: June 28, 1959Host: 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• Barbara Eiler• Sam Edwards• Bartlett Robinson Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Les Crutchfield Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Dec 08, 2024•38 min•Season 59Ep. 26

Carmen | Gunsmoke (06-21-59)

Original Air Date: June 21, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lynn Allen• Virginia Gregg• Jack Moyles• Barney Phillips• Lawrence Dobkin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Dec 07, 2024•35 min•Season 59Ep. 25

Cholera – Gunsmoke (12-04-54)

Original Air Date: December 04, 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:• Ralph Moody• Virginia Christine• Vic Perrin• Clayton Post• Sam Edwards Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Dec 04, 2024•35 min•Season 54Ep. 50

Kitty’s Kidnap | Gunsmoke (06-14-59)

Original Air Date: June 14, 1959Host: 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• Vic Perrin• James Nusser• Ken Lynch Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisors:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Dec 01, 2024•35 min•Season 59Ep. 24

Doc’s Indians | Gunsmoke (06-07-59)

Original Air Date: June 07, 1959Host: 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

Nov 30, 2024•29 min•Season 59Ep. 23

Tried It | Gunsmoke (09-07-58)

A boy is taking pot shots at a local farmer's turkey farm, but his dad (Grover) is reluctant to admit the boy (Eddie) is guilty. Original Air Date: September 07, 1958Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Writer:• Les Crutchfield...

Nov 28, 2024•25 min•Season 58Ep. 36

Cooter – Gunsmoke (11-27-54)

Original Air Date: November 27, 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:• Vic Perrin• John Dehner• Harry Bartell Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Nov 27, 2024•33 min•Season 54Ep. 49

The Deserter | Gunsmoke (05-31-59)

Original Air Date: May 31, 1959Host: 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 Christine• Vic Perrin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Nov 24, 2024•Season 59Ep. 22

Wagon Show | Gunsmoke (05-24-59)

Original Air Date: May 24, 1959Host: 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 Writer:• Tom Hanley Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Nov 23, 2024•30 min•Season 59Ep. 21

How To Kill a Woman – Gunsmoke (11-20-54)

Original Air Date: November 20, 1954Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester) Special Guests:• Vic Perrin• Lawrence Dobkin• Clayton Post Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Nov 20, 2024•33 min•Season 54Ep. 48

Scared Boy | Gunsmoke (05-17-59)

Original Air Date: May 17, 1959Host: 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 Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Nov 17, 2024•26 min•Season 59Ep. 20

Dowager’s Visit | Gunsmoke (05-10-59)

Original Air Date: May 10, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Jeanette Nolan• Sam Edwards• Joseph Kearns• Vic Perrin• Jess Kirkpatrick Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from:...

Nov 16, 2024•32 min•Season 59Ep. 19

Wrong Man – Gunsmoke (11-13-54)

Original Air Date: November 13, 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• Vivi Janiss• Vic Perrin• Lawrence Dobkin Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

Nov 13, 2024•33 min•Season 54Ep. 47

Unwanted Deputy | Gunsmoke (05-03-59)

Original Air Date: May 03, 1959Host: 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 Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Nov 10, 2024•Season 59Ep. 18

The Badge | Gunsmoke (04-26-59)

Original Air Date: April 26, 1959Host: 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• Harry Bartell Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

Nov 09, 2024•Season 59Ep. 17

Smoking Out the Beedles – Gunsmoke (11-06-54)

Original Air Date: November 06, 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:• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell• Jeanette Nolan• Joe Cranston Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

Nov 06, 2024•35 min•Season 54Ep. 46

Third Son | Gunsmoke (04-19-59)

Original Air Date: April 19, 1959Host: 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• Ralph Moody• Ken Lynch• Barney Phillips Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Nov 03, 2024•Season 59Ep. 16

Chester’s Mistake | Gunsmoke (04-12-59)

Original Air Date: April 12, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Ken Lynch• Harry Bartell• Joseph Kearns• Frank Katie• James Nusser Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from:...

Nov 02, 2024•Season 59Ep. 15

The Patsy – Gunsmoke (10-30-54)

Original Air Date: October 30, 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:• Vic Perrin• Lawrence Dobkin• Jack Kruschen• Jill Jarmyn Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

Oct 30, 2024•38 min•Season 54Ep. 45

Trapper’s Revenge | Gunsmoke (04-05-59)

Original Air Date: April 05, 1959Host: 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 Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Dunkel Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Oct 27, 2024•30 min•Season 59Ep. 14

Laurie’s Suitor | Gunsmoke (03-29-59)

Original Air Date: March 29, 1959Host: 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• Eleanor Barry• Vic Perrin• Lawrence Dobkin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Oct 26, 2024•Season 59Ep. 13

Ma Tennis – Gunsmoke (10-23-54)

Original Air Date: October 23, 1954Host: 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

Oct 23, 2024•38 min•Season 54Ep. 44

The Trial | Gunsmoke (03-22-59)

Original Air Date: March 22, 1959Host: 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• Joseph Kearns• Harry Bartell Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

Oct 20, 2024•30 min•Season 59Ep. 12

Incident at Indian Ford | Gunsmoke (03-15-59)

Original Air Date: March 15, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Jeanne Bates• Jack Moyles• Vic Perrin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• John Dunkel Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Oct 19, 2024•30 min•Season 59Ep. 11

Kitty Caught – Gunsmoke (10-16-54)

Original Air Date: October 16, 1954Host: 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

Oct 16, 2024•36 min•Season 54Ep. 43

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