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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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Poor Pearl | Gunsmoke (02-19-55)

Original Air Date: February 19, 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• Harry Bartell• Virginia Christine Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Feb 19, 2025•31 min•Season 55Ep. 8

The Square Triangle | Gunsmoke (11-15-59)

Original Air Date: November 15, 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:• Les Crutchfield Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Feb 16, 2025•29 min•Season 59Ep. 46

Cavalcade | Gunsmoke (11-08-59)

Original Air Date: November 08, 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• Harry Bartell• Ralph Moody• Virginia Christine Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Les Crutchfield Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Feb 15, 2025•33 min•Season 59Ep. 45

Chester’s Hanging | Gunsmoke (02-12-55)

Original Air Date: February 12, 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:• Paul Dubov• James Nusser• Clayton Post• Joe Cranston Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

Feb 12, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 7

Westbound | Gunsmoke (11-01-59)

Original Air Date: November 01, 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• Harry Bartell• Joseph Kernston• James Nusser• Barney Phillips• Vic Perrin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Les Crutchfield Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit...

Feb 09, 2025•Season 59Ep. 44

Old Gunfighter | Gunsmoke (10-25-59)

Original Air Date: October 25, 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• Dick Beals• Sam Edwards• Vic Perrin• Jack Moyles Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit...

Feb 08, 2025•34 min•Season 59Ep. 43

Cheyennes | Gunsmoke (02-05-55)

Original Air Date: February 05, 1955Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester) Special Guests:• Harry Bartell• Ralph Moody• Lawrence Dobkin• Barney Phillips• Vic Perrin• Howard McNear• Georgia Ellis Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

Feb 05, 2025•32 min•Season 55Ep. 6

The Mortgage | Gunsmoke (10-18-59)

Original Air Date: October 18, 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• Joseph Kearns• Dick Beals• Jack Moyles• Lawrence Dobkin• James Nusser Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Les Crutchfield Music:• Rex Koury Exit...

Feb 02, 2025•28 min•Season 59Ep. 42

Kitty’s Quandary | Gunsmoke (10-11-59)

Original Air Date: October 11, 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• Lawrence Dobkin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Feb 01, 2025•31 min•Season 59Ep. 41

Young Love | Gunsmoke (01-29-55)

Original Air Date: January 29, 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:• Sam Edwards• Eleanore Tanin• Vic Perrin• Don Diamond• Frank Katie Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Jan 29, 2025•36 min•Season 55Ep. 5

Hinka-Do | Gunsmoke (10-04-59)

Original Air Date: October 04, 1959Host: 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 Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jan 26, 2025•32 min•Season 59Ep. 40

Personal Justice | Gunsmoke (09-27-59)

Original Air Date: September 27, 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• Jack Moyles Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny...

Jan 25, 2025•Season 59Ep. 39

Sins Of The Fathers | Gunsmoke (01-22-55)

Original Air Date: January 22, 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:• Harry Bartell (Dobie)• Lawrence Dobkin (Dan)• Lillian Buyeff (Rose)• Clayton Post (Rodin) & (Man)• Paul Dubov (Jonas) Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury...

Jan 22, 2025•35 min•Season 55Ep. 4

Gentlemen’s Disagreement | Gunsmoke (09-20-59)

Original Air Date: September 20, 1959Host: 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:• Les Crutchfield Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jan 19, 2025•33 min•Season 59Ep. 38

Johnny Red | Gunsmoke (09-13-59)

Original Air Date: September 13, 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• Helen Kleeb• Vic Perrin• Lou Krugman Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Les Crutchfield Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Jan 18, 2025•33 min•Season 59Ep. 37

Chester’s Murder | Gunsmoke (01-15-55)

Original Air Date: January 15, 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 (Jake)• Lawrence Dobkin (Sam)• James Nusser (Pickard)• Joyce McCluskey (Nita) Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Jan 15, 2025•36 min•Season 55Ep. 3

Matt’s Decision | Gunsmoke (09-06-59)

Original Air Date: September 06, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Special Guests: Producer: Writer: Editorial Supervisor: Music: Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jan 12, 2025•28 min•Season 59Ep. 36

Shooting Stopover | Gunsmoke (08-30-59)

Original Air Date: August 30, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Special Guests: Producer: Writer: Editorial Supervisor: Music: Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jan 11, 2025•32 min•Season 59Ep. 35

Robin Hood | Gunsmoke (01-08-55)

Original Air Date: January 08, 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:• Joe Cranston (Botkin)• Lawrence Dobkin (Fisher)• Harry Bartell (Vint)• Frank Cady (Bowen)• Helen Kleeb (Mrs)• Tom Hanley (Man) Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex...

Jan 08, 2025•35 min•Season 55Ep. 2

The Reed Survives | Gunsmoke (08-23-59)

Original Air Date: August 23, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Special Guests: Producer: Writer: Editorial Supervisor: Music: Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jan 05, 2025•31 min•Season 59Ep. 34

Pokey Pete | Gunsmoke (08-16-59)

Original Air Date: August 16, 1959 Host: Andrew Rhynes Show: Gunsmoke Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars: Special Guests: Producer: Writer: Editorial Supervisor: Music: Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Jan 04, 2025•Season 59Ep. 33

Pucket’s New Year | Gunsmoke (01-01-56)

Original Air Date: January 01, 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:• Ralph Moody• James Nusser Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Sound Patterns:• Tom Hanley• Bill James Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Jan 01, 2025•33 min•Season 56Ep. 1

The Bottle Man | Gunsmoke (01-01-55)

Original Air Date: January 01, 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 (Clell)• Eleanore Tanin (Flora)• Ralph Moody (Cassidy)• Ray Kemper (Man) Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Jan 01, 2025•39 min•Season 55Ep. 1

Mavis McCloud | Gunsmoke (08-09-59)

Original Air Date: August 09, 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• Barbara Eiler• Sam Edwards Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Dec 29, 2024•Season 59Ep. 32

Ball Nine, Take Your Base | Gunsmoke (08-02-59)

Original Air Date: August 02, 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• Barney Phillips• Ralph Moody• Vic Perrin• Harry Bartell Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from:...

Dec 28, 2024•Season 59Ep. 31

Twelfth Night | Gunsmoke (12-28-57)

Original Air Date: December 28, 1957Host: 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• Virginia Gregg• Vic Perrin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Dec 28, 2024•37 min•Season 57Ep. 51

Kitty Lost – Gunsmoke (12-25-54)

Original Air Date: December 25, 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• James Nusser• Barney Phillips• Vic Perrin Writer:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

Dec 25, 2024•36 min•Season 54Ep. 53

Christmas Story | Gunsmoke (12-20-52)

A good Christmas story, told by Marshal Dillon to a stranger on a strange horse out on the prairie. Christmas in Dodge City. Original Air Date: December 20, 1952Host: 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...

Dec 24, 2024•32 min•Season 52Ep. 32

Old Beller | Gunsmoke (07-26-59)

Original Air Date: July 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:• Ralph Moody• Ken Lynch• Harry Bartell Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

Dec 22, 2024•36 min•Season 59Ep. 30

Second Arrest | Gunsmoke (07-19-59)

Original Air Date: July 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:• Jeanette Nolan• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin• Frank Katie Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

Dec 21, 2024•35 min•Season 59Ep. 29

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