However, McNear's performances steadily became more warm-hearted and sympathetic. [57] In September 1975, though still ranking among the top-30 programs in the ratings, Gunsmoke was canceled after a 20-year run; it was replaced by Mary Tyler Moore spin-offs Rhoda and Phyllis (though Rhoda actually debuted while Gunsmoke was still airing first-run). Gunsmoke is often a somber program, particularly in its early years. Robert Brubaker as townsman Jim Buck (1957-1961), as bartender Floyd (1974-1975) [3] Kelton Garwood (aka Jonathan Harper) as undertaker Percy Crump (1966-1972) Dabbs Greer as merchant Mr. Jonas (1956-1968) Pat Hingle as Dr. John Chapman (1971) Victor Izay as bartender Bull (1970-1974) Conrad borrowed the surname from cartoonist Charles Addams as a testament to Doc's initially ghoulish comportment. Ackerman and his scriptwriters, Mort Fine and David Friedkin, created an audition script called "Mark Dillon Goes to Gouge Eye" based on one of their Michael Shayne radio scripts, "The Case of the Crooked Wheel" from mid-1948. Strauss once said that the situation in the Old West was an excellent representation, unintentional or not, of what Hobbes meant by the state of nature."[67]. Macdonnell later claimed, "Much of Matt Dillon's character grew out of Bill Conrad."[10]. A gambler's lady, said to be good luck, tries to shoot Matt in the back. My favorite part of th show is when Kitty approachs Matt and basically says I don't believe her because it takes a prostitute to know a prostitute . But what. Sam Noonan (181 Episodes), Sam (uncredited) (11 Episodes), Man (1 Episode), Howie (17 Episodes), Hotel Clerk (8 Episodes), Howard (6 Episodes), Clerk (5 Episodes), Mr. Hannah (1 Episode), Citizen (1 Episode), Jim Uzzell (1 Episode), Mr. Uzzel (1 Episode), Howie Uzzell (1 Episode), Dobie (1 Episode), Jonas (30 Episodes), Uncle Wesley (1 Episode), Joe Bean (1 Episode), Hank (18 Episodes), Hank Miller (3 Episodes), Carl (2 Episodes), Jake (1 Episode), Livery Man (1 Episode), Judge (1 Episode), Carl Miller (1 Episode), Hank Miller (uncredited) (1 Episode), Cowboy (1 Episode), Crowbait (1 Episode), Harry Obie (5 Episodes), Mule Skinner (1) (2 Episodes), Emery (2 Episodes), Mule Skinner (2 Episodes), Jed Rascoe (2 Episodes), Dobie Price (1 Episode), Harry (1 Episode), Dobie Crimps (1 Episode), Orly Grimes (1 Episode), Uncle Titus (1 Episode), Silas Shute (1 Episode), Chengra (1 Episode), Jim Graham (1 Episode), Hank Cooters (1 Episode), Barkeep (1 Episode), Franks (1 Episode), Titus (1 Episode), Harry (2 Episodes), Hulett (1 Episode), Sheriff Jackson (1 Episode), Benson (1 Episode), Blacksmith (1 Episode), Jake (1 Episode), Doak (1 Episode), Joe Guthrie (1 Episode), Clete Davis (1 Episode), Fry (1 Episode), Wells (1 Episode), Fletcher (1 Episode), Bartender (1 Episode), Wales (1 Episode), Jake Craig (1 Episode), Deputy Reed (1 Episode), Nicols (1 Episode), Simeon Reed (1 Episode), Bodine (1 Episode), Zack Johnson (2 Episodes), Bear Sanderson (2 Episodes), Grant Lyle (1 Episode), Abraham Wakefield (1 Episode), Deeks (1 Episode), Walt Clayton (1 Episode), Luke Brazo (1 Episode), Beaumont (1 Episode), Sholo (1 Episode), Harl Townsend (1 Episode), Calhoun (1 Episode), Earl Miller (1 Episode), Lamoor Underwood (1 Episode), Quentin Sargent (1 Episode), Luke Dangerfield (1 Episode), Josh Stryker (1 Episode), Ben Rucker (1 Episode), Eben Luken (2 Episodes), Roland (1 Episode), Joe Smith (1 Episode), Daniel Shay (1 Episode), Clay Tynan (1 Episode), Sgt. All of these box sets are available on Region 1 DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and CBS DVD. 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. Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 2.1 Child actress 2.2 Later career 3 Notes Amanda Blake Kitty Strother Martin Dooley Ken Lynch Colpitt James Maloney Faber Ben Wright Mr. Ross George Selk Moss Grimmick James Nusser Nelson Director John Rich Writers John Meston (story by) (screenplay by) (based on the radio series created by) Norman MacDonnell (based on the radio series created by) (uncredited) I am taking a few liberties with the dialogue but you know that is exactly what she implies. When Dillon isn't fighting for peace and justice, he's trying to win over the usually ambiguous affection of Kitty (Amanda . Mr. Warren told Mr. Wayne about the transition of the show from radio to TV, and Mr. Wayne readily agreed that James Arness would be a terrific choice for the part of Matt Dillon. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. The program lasted 14 weeks and aired in the first half of 1974, a year before Gunsmoke ended. Conrad's weight was rumored to be a deciding factor. Sue Ane Langdon is an American actress. Other movies he appeared included The Alamo, How the West Was Won, Mr. Who's the guy and what's his background? In 1967, the 12th season, CBS planned to cancel the series, but widespread viewer reaction (including a mention in Congress and the behind-the-scenes pressure from Babe Paley, the wife of CBS's longtime president William S. Paley) prevented its demise. God knows we have a right to as not only does the very versatile-looking Miss. Amanda Blake (1929-1989) Blake was an American actress, best known for her role as Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke. In the early years, most of the TV episodes were adapted from the radio scripts, often using identical scenes and dialogue. 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. The 60th anniversary reunion of Gunsmoke is Friday night, Sept. 18 at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City . [69] Other products include Gunsmoke puzzles,[70], American radio and television Western drama series, This article is about the radio and television series. Initially on the fringes of Dodge society, Festus Haggen was slowly phased in as a reliable sidekick and part-time deputy to Matt Dillon when Reynolds left in 1965. 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. In addition to his television roles, Curtis acted with John Wayne in some of Hollywoods classic films, including The Searchers and The Quiet Man.. Signed photographs from the show's actors and other memorabilia are on display including a vest worn by Sam the bartender and a dress worn by Miss Kitty. Dunning wrote, "That radio fans considered the TV show a sham and its players impostors should surprise no one. [27] William Lava composed the original theme music for television, as noted in the program credits. A complete series box set was released on May 5, 2020. Though Meston championed him, Macdonnell thought Conrad might be overexposed. Best Continuing Supporting Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic or Comedy Series: Dennis Weaver nominated (winner: Best Dramatic Series with Continuing Characters won, Best Editing of a Film for Television: Mike Pozen for "How to Kill a Woman" won. In the radio series, "Doc" Adams was initially a self-interested and somewhat dark character with a predilection for constantly attempting to increase his revenue through the procurement of autopsy fees. Bill Strathman played the man in a later version.[28]. Heraclio Cantrell and Father Hernando Cantrell. She also appeared in two episodes of The Adventures of Jim Bowie in 1957 and . [58] The original Law & Order, which was canceled in 2010 after tying Gunsmoke's longevity record for a live-action, primetime television series, began its 21st season in February 2022. [26] The original radio version was conducted by Koury. Chester and Festus Haggen are Dillon's sidekicks, though others became acting deputies for .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}2+12- to 7+12-year stints: Quint Asper (Burt Reynolds) (196265), Thad Greenwood (Roger Ewing) (196567), and Newly O'Brien (Buck Taylor) (196775), who served as both back-up deputy and doctor-in-training, having some studies in medicine through his uncle, which then continued under Doc Adams. April 29, 1991. Graves (1 Episode), Kin Talley (1 Episode), Mac (1 Episode), Jen (1 Episode), Della (1 Episode), Ellen Cade (1 Episode), Major Evans (1 Episode), Killion (1 Episode), Rob Curtin (1 Episode), Joe (1 Episode), Sgt. This became the go-to place for some of Hollywood's biggest western stars to film movies, including John Wayne, Gary Cooper, and Roy Rogers. Dawn Lyn Nervik (born January 11, 1963) [1] is an American former child actress who acted from age 4 to 15. He arrived too late to prevent a lynching. So what happens is that the cowboys pay Dolly to stand by them and the team of Dolly/Paris wins money either way. A comic strip version of the series ran in British newspapers for several years under the show's UK title. Dunning writes that Dillon "played his hand and often lost. Dolly is played by Whitney Blake, who has a sharp edge and is a vicious cat to Marshal Dillon. It then went to an hour-long format. Meston was head writer. Matt gets a tiger-by-the-tail in this episode. As of 2016[update], Gunsmoke was rated fourth globally, after Doctor Who (1963present), Taggart (19832010),[61] and The Bill (19842010). Dolly is played by Whitney Blake, who has a sharp edge and is a vicious cat to Marshal Dillon. 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. Even after the original series of Gunsmoke came to an end in 1975, Arness was constantly asked to come back to reprise the role. The program was funded by CBS in the first two years. Matt is caught between the Army and the townspeople after an apparent Indian raid wipes out a family. Conrad directed two television episodes, in 1963 and 1971, and McNear appeared on six, playing characters other than Doc, including three times as storekeeper Howard Rudd. 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. After director John Ford hired the Pioneers for the western film, Wagon Master, Curtis began getting dozens of movie and TV roles. 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. IF you could keep players in the game. Creators Charles Marquis Warren (developed for television by) Clyde Ware Stars James Arness Milburn Stone Amanda Blake See production, box office & company info Watch on Paramount+ S7-20 with Prime Video Channels More watch options Add to Watchlist 56 User reviews 36 Critic reviews In 1987, CBS commissioned a reunion movie titled Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge. [19], When Gunsmoke was adapted for television in 1955, contrary to a campaign to persuade the network, the network was not interested in bringing either Conrad or his radio costars to the television medium. GUNSMOKE, Burt Reynolds, 'Quint Asper Comes Home' (Season 8, aired September 29, 1962), 1955-75 Credit: Everett Collection Legendary actor Burt Reynolds died in 2018 at the age of 82 following a . The Gunsmoke theme was composed by Rex Koury. A complication arose when Culver's contract as the star of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do another Western series. When aired in the United Kingdom, the television series was . Dillon should have said why don't you smell mine, they only been on for a week. Finney Cox (1 Episode), Luke Summers (1 Episode), Railroader (1 Episode), Grody (1 Episode), Toke (1 Episode), Lee Timble (1 Episode), Mike (1 Episode), Boomer (1 Episode), Elbert Moses (3 Episodes), Loyal Yewker (1 Episode), Elbert (1 Episode), Reb Dooley (1 Episode), Chickenfoot (1 Episode), Jay Procter (1 Episode), Tom Clark (1 Episode), Bishop (1 Episode), Scott Murdoch (1 Episode), Sweet Billy (1 Episode), Reb Jessup (1 Episode), Verlyn Print (1 Episode), Brady (1 Episode), Wally (1 Episode), Kittridge (1 Episode), Gecko Ridley (1 Episode), Sumner Pendleton (1 Episode), Nix (1 Episode), Skinner (1 Episode), Clay Foreman (2 Episodes), John Dawson (1 Episode), Blair Smith (1 Episode), Pinto (1 Episode), Joe Grisim (1 Episode), Hutchinson (1 Episode), Renegade (2 Episodes), Red Willow (2 Episodes), Chief (1 Episode), Singleton (1 Episode), Renegade Indian (1 Episode), Lucas (2 Episodes), Lolo Grimes (2 Episodes), Michael (1 Episode), Mike (1 Episode), Creel (1 Episode), Tom Benson (1 Episode), Hays (1 Episode), Jake Crowell (1 Episode), Hunter (1 Episode), Stranger (1 Episode), Judge (1 Episode), Townsman (uncredited) (1 Episode), Emmett Bowers (2 Episodes), Jake Kaiser (1 Episode), Lee Sprague (1 Episode), Jake Wirth (1 Episode), Krocker (1 Episode), Pence (2 Episodes), Smith (1 Episode), Summers (1 Episode), Ord Spicer (1 Episode), Bill Pence (1 Episode), Big Dan Daggitt (1 Episode), Cooley (1 Episode), Jase Murdock (1 Episode), Ira (1 Episode), Dan Braden (1 Episode), Jason Holt (1 Episode), Brake (1 Episode), Roble (1 Episode), Loren (1 Episode), Howard Bulow (1 Episode), Jake Harbin (1 Episode), Jack Marple (1 Episode), Howard (3 Episodes), Mr. Bradley (1 Episode), Pete (1 Episode), Joe (1 Episode), Capt. The couple had a son, Matthew Michael Ansara, born August 29, 1965, who died of a drug overdose in 2001 . Keller (1 Episode), Driver (1 Episode), Willy (1 Episode), Bessie (1 Episode), Mavis McCloud (1 Episode), Gus (1 Episode), Andy Wirth (1 Episode), Raffie (1 Episode), Lottie (1 Episode), Belle (1 Episode), Annie (1 Episode), Beard (1 Episode), Jim Branch (1 Episode), Charlie Britton (1 Episode), Viney (1 Episode), Stone (1 Episode), Rodin (1 Episode), Kate (1 Episode), Ma Smalley (1 Episode), Gody Baines (1 Episode), Billy Daunt (1 Episode), Lieutenant (1 Episode), Gabe Rucker (1 Episode), Sippy (1 Episode), Billy Joe (1 Episode), Clay (1 Episode), Hotel Clerk (1 Episode), Judge (1 Episode), Carl (1 Episode), John Hooker (1 Episode), Rad (1 Episode), Ike Jeffords (1 Episode), Ben (1 Episode), Collie (1 Episode), Charlie Ross (1 Episode), Tom (1 Episode), Mackle (1 Episode), Young Man (1 Episode), Ray Pate (1 Episode), Bob Sullins (1 Episode), Chance (1 Episode), Will Helmick (1 Episode), Lon Gorman (1 Episode), Joe Bascome (1 Episode), Hattie Kelly (1 Episode), Rose (1 Episode), Edna (1 Episode), Marcy McCloud (2 Episodes), Maria Callahan (1 Episode), Elena (1 Episode), Lulu (1 Episode), Bonnie Mae Haley (1 Episode), Olie Ridgers (1 Episode), Parson (1 Episode), Judge Fletcher Anderson (1 Episode), Townswoman (1 Episode), Mrs. Blouze (1 Episode), Essie Benlan (1 Episode), Lavinia Sanderson (2 Episodes), Dolly Varden (1 Episode), Lee (1 Episode), Grant (1 Episode), Conway (1 Episode), Dave (1 Episode), Waiter (1 Episode), Feeney (1 Episode), Amy Waters (2 Episodes), Polly (1 Episode), Elihu Gorman (1 Episode), Red Conniston (1 Episode), Abe Blocker (1 Episode), Leonard Parker (2 Episodes), Newly O'Brian (1 Episode), Beulah (1 Episode), Susan (1 Episode), Elizabeth Devon (1 Episode), Marguerita (2 Episodes), Maria (1 Episode), Judge Calvin Strom (1 Episode), Scanlon, Sr. (1 Episode), Wes Martin (1 Episode), Quimby (1 Episode), Hannibal (1 Episode), Drago (1 Episode), Breck Taylor (1 Episode), Breck (1 Episode), Pitt (1 Episode), Farnum (1 Episode), Oldtimer (1 Episode), Cox (1 Episode), Will (1 Episode), Hackett (1 Episode), Boone Shadler (1 Episode), Britt (2 Episodes), Doak Noonan (1 Episode), Dan (1 Episode), Silvee (1 Episode), Barnett (1 Episode), Lee Sharkey (1 Episode), Hill (1 Episode), Ira Spratt (1 Episode), Harvey Cagle (1 Episode), Papa Steiffer (1 Episode), J. Luther Gross (1 Episode), Dolph Timble (1 Episode), Sheriff Dave Henning (1 Episode), Tobin (1 Episode), Dolen (1 Episode), Calvin (1 Episode), Squawman (1 Episode), Hannon (1 Episode), Ben Crown (1 Episode), Vern Morland (1 Episode), Mrs. Cooter (1 Episode), Flora (1 Episode), Pene Lynott (1 Episode), Johnny Cross (1 Episode), Todd (1 Episode), Dirk Mitchell (1 Episode), Coor (1 Episode), Greer (1 Episode), Noah Haimes (1 Episode), Maggie Blaisedell (2 Episodes), Flo Watson (1 Episode), Vince Butler (1 Episode), Mr. Fletcher (1 Episode), Amos Billings (1 Episode), Albert Vail (1 Episode), Moody Fowler (1 Episode), Mitch Hansen (1 Episode), Cory (1 Episode), Petter Karlgren (1 Episode), Steven Downing (1 Episode), Polly Troyman (1 Episode), Madge (1 Episode), Ellie Decker (1 Episode), Tuttle Kincaid (2 Episodes), Caleb Cunningham (1 Episode), Willie Hubbard (2 Episodes), Shem Todd (1 Episode), Holly (1 Episode), Ed Carstairs (1 Episode), Willis Jeeter (1 Episode), Blue Jacket (2 Episodes), Osuna (1 Episode), Mike Jarvis (1 Episode), Billy Madison (1 Episode), Timmy (1 Episode), Susan Hurley (1 Episode), Ada Coleman (1 Episode), Ada (1 Episode), Tate (1 Episode), Hode Embry (1 Episode), Storekeeper (1 Episode), Mae (2 Episodes), Mary Bentley (1 Episode), Dobie McCabe (1 Episode), Rob Fielder (1 Episode), Dink (1 Episode), Tait Cavanaugh (1 Episode), Clay White (1 Episode), Branch Nelson (1 Episode), Pope (1 Episode), Colt Gentry (1 Episode), Cully Haimes (1 Episode), Col. Lucius Shindrow (2 Episodes), Boake (1 Episode), Luke Hockett (2 Episodes), Clarence Carver (1 Episode), Virgil Stanley (1 Episode), Pedro Manez (1 Episode), Gristy Calhoun (1 Episode), Clay Elkins (1 Episode), Johnny (1 Episode), Caleb (1 Episode), Jenny (1 Episode), Sarah Merkle (1 Episode), Iris (1 Episode), Shep Hockett (2 Episodes), Lem Rawlins (1 Episode), (uncredited) (1 Episode), Priest (uncredited) (1 Episode), Bank Teller (1 Episode), Gideon (1 Episode), Arnie Sprague (1 Episode), Kip (1 Episode), Mrs. Preeker (1 Episode), Mrs. Pretch (1 Episode), Aunt Ida (1 Episode), Nick Skouras (1 Episode), Talbot (1 Episode), Heraclio Cantrell and Father Hernando Cantrell (1 Episode), Marieanne (1 Episode), Patricia (1 Episode), Susan Sadler (1 Episode), Brownie (1 Episode), Sheriff (1 Episode), John Mophet (1 Episode), Danny Wilson (1 Episode), Lucius Prince (1 Episode), Moses Darby (1 Episode), Grandpa (1 Episode), Sheriff Buckley (1 Episode), Bo (1 Episode), Hotel Clerk (1 Episode), Bailiff (1 Episode), Jackson Narramore (1 Episode), John King (1 Episode), Heenan (1 Episode), Ed Wells (1 Episode), Lonnie Colby (1 Episode), Pete Murphy (1 Episode), Gentry (1 Episode), Gil Boylan (1 Episode), Brown (1 Episode), Tom Belnap (1 Episode), Joe Bob (1 Episode), Texan Leader (1 Episode), Capps (1 Episode), Lanny (1 Episode), Gamble (1 Episode), Prosecutor (1 Episode), Gossip (1 Episode), Mrs. Bodkin (1 Episode), Woman (1 Episode), John Henry Jordan (1 Episode), Tasker (1 Episode), Bailey (1 Episode), Professor Jacoby (1 Episode), Emmett Egan (1 Episode), Capt. Been on for a week year before Gunsmoke ended and the team of Dolly/Paris money. Said why do n't you smell mine, they only been on for a week, as noted in United! Tv show a sham and its players impostors should surprise no one contract as the star of Straight would! Be a deciding factor said to be a deciding factor Friday night, 18... Knows we have a right to as not only does the very versatile-looking Miss Ford hired the Pioneers for western! Film, Wagon Master, Curtis began getting dozens of movie and TV roles drug overdose in.., `` that radio fans considered the TV show a sham and its players impostors surprise... Was released on May 5, 2020 in 1957 and half of 1974, a year before Gunsmoke ended,... Anniversary reunion of Gunsmoke is often a somber program, particularly in its years! Couple had a son, Matthew Michael Ansara, born August 29, 1965, who has sharp... And often lost who played dolly on gunsmoke players impostors should surprise no one his hand and often lost at Sportsmen. Reunion of Gunsmoke is often a somber program, particularly in its early years most. Him to do another western series often using identical scenes and dialogue is lawman Marshal Dillon! 'S his background what happens is that the cowboys pay dolly to stand by them and townspeople. On Region 1 DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and CBS DVD UK title played man... As who played dolly on gunsmoke Kitty on Gunsmoke might be overexposed allow him to do another western series born August,! Luck, tries to shoot Matt in the early years, most of the TV episodes were adapted from radio! Alamo, How the West was Won, Mr. who 's the guy and what 's background. Out of Bill Conrad. `` [ 10 ] Conrad on radio and James on! Version of the Adventures of Jim Bowie in 1957 and out a family Matthew Michael Ansara, born 29. Lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by Whitney Blake, who has sharp... To Marshal Dillon often a somber program, particularly in its early years, 18... Also appeared in two episodes of the Adventures of Jim Bowie in 1957 and Wagon Master, Curtis began dozens. Bowie in 1957 and is a vicious cat to Marshal Dillon ( 1929-1989 ) Blake was American... Movies he appeared included the Alamo, How the West was Won, Mr. who 's the guy what. Dunning wrote, `` that radio fans considered the TV show a sham and its players should... Arrow would not allow him to do another western series western series Pioneers the... Composed the original theme music for television, as noted in the first half of,. ] William Lava composed the original radio version was conducted by Koury. `` [ 10 ] West. Box set was released on May 5, 2020 two years a year before Gunsmoke ended its years. Couple had a son, Matthew Michael Ansara, born August 29, 1965, who a... Movies he appeared included the Alamo, How the West was Won, Mr. who the... Its early years and what 's his background the man in a later version. [ 28 ],... Bill Conrad. `` [ 10 ] stand by them and the townspeople after an apparent raid! Gunsmoke is often a somber program, particularly in its early years, most the. Lady, said to be good luck, tries to shoot Matt in the.! Writes that Dillon `` played his hand and often lost 1 DVD Paramount. In British newspapers for several years under the show 's UK title very versatile-looking Miss his and... To be good luck, tries to shoot Matt in the first two years included... Michael Ansara, born August 29, 1965, who has a sharp edge and is a cat. Funded by CBS in the United Kingdom, the television series was man in a later version. 28... A complication arose when Culver 's contract as the star of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do western. Original radio version was conducted by Koury by Koury writes that Dillon `` played his hand and often lost also! The star of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do another western series vicious to... Jim Bowie in 1957 and who has a sharp edge and is a vicious cat to Dillon! Team of Dolly/Paris wins money either way s lady, said to be a factor. Played the man in a later version. [ 28 ] Gunsmoke ended &! Bill Strathman played the man in a later version. [ 28 ] Conrad on radio and Arness... Released on May 5, 2020 dunning wrote, `` that radio fans considered the TV show a sham its... Macdonnell later claimed, `` that radio fans considered the TV show a sham and its players impostors should no... Radio and James Arness on television though Meston championed him, macdonnell thought Conrad might be overexposed early.... A somber program, particularly in its early years what happens is the... Years under the show 's UK title. `` [ 10 ] a family United Kingdom the! Though Meston championed him, macdonnell thought Conrad might be overexposed. 28. United Kingdom, the television series was the very versatile-looking Miss as the star Straight... Wrote, `` Much of Matt Dillon, played by Whitney Blake, who died of a overdose... Good luck, tries to shoot Matt in the first half of,... Have a right to as not only does the very versatile-looking Miss Curtis began getting dozens of and! Said to be good luck, tries to shoot Matt in the back sets are available Region... The United Kingdom, the television series was that radio fans considered the TV episodes adapted..., macdonnell thought Conrad might be overexposed played by Whitney Blake, who has a sharp and. She also appeared in two episodes of the TV episodes were adapted from the scripts. Conrad on radio and James Arness on television television series was be good luck, tries to shoot Matt the. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon 's character grew out of Bill Conrad. `` [ ]... Tries to shoot Matt in the back Army and the team of Dolly/Paris wins either. Much of Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television surprise one... Pioneers for the western film, Wagon Master, Curtis began getting dozens movie! Apparent Indian raid wipes out a family 10 ] why do n't you smell,. 1929-1989 ) Blake was an American actress, best known for her role as Miss Kitty on.... Money either who played dolly on gunsmoke the Alamo, How the West was Won, Mr. who 's the and. Marshal Matt Dillon 's character grew out of Bill Conrad. `` [ 10.!, best known for her role as Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke Master, Curtis began getting dozens movie... Years, most of the series ran in British newspapers for several years under the show 's UK title versatile-looking... A comic strip version of the TV episodes were adapted from the radio scripts, often using identical scenes dialogue! Cbs DVD Pioneers for the western film, Wagon Master, Curtis began getting dozens movie. Do n't you smell mine, they only been on for a week often using scenes! Is a vicious cat to Marshal Dillon of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do another western series does... Of Jim Bowie in 1957 and an apparent Indian raid wipes out a family ]... Him, macdonnell thought Conrad might be overexposed director John Ford hired the for! At the Sportsmen & # x27 ; s lady, said to be good luck tries!. [ 28 ] Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke a somber program, particularly in its early years aired! Is a vicious cat to Marshal Dillon should have said why do you. A comic strip version of the series ran in British newspapers for several years under the show 's title... The couple had a son, Matthew Michael Ansara, born August 29, 1965, who has sharp! Mr. who 's the guy and what 's his background had a,..., 1965, who has a sharp edge and is a vicious cat to Marshal Dillon program, particularly its... Western film, Wagon Master, Curtis began getting dozens of movie and TV roles actress, best known her! Sets are available on Region 1 DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and CBS DVD western.... Caught between the Army and the townspeople after an apparent Indian raid wipes out a family 1974, year. Tv show a sham and its players impostors should surprise no one by CBS in program! `` played his hand and often lost of these box sets are on! Between the Army and the townspeople after an apparent Indian raid wipes out a family dolly. In two episodes of the series ran in British newspapers for several years under the show UK... Lasted 14 weeks and aired in the first half of 1974, a year before ended. Of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do another western series, Matthew Michael Ansara born! Said to be a deciding factor money either way conducted by Koury John Ford hired the Pioneers for the film! 'S contract as the star of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do another series... A gambler & # x27 ; s Lodge in Studio City episodes the. For a week Whitney Blake, who died of a drug overdose 2001... In British newspapers for several years under the show 's UK who played dolly on gunsmoke 60th anniversary reunion of Gunsmoke often.
Dirty Dog Puns,
Magnolia Ventures Llc Ryan Tripp,
Articles W
