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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.

Episodes

  • Kitty Caught | Gunsmoke (07-21-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "Kitty Caught," was first broadcast on July 21, 1957. It stars William Conrad as Matt Dillion, Parley Baer as Chester, Georgia Ellis as Kitty, and Howard McNear as Doc.

  • Bloody Hands | Gunsmoke (07-14-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "Bloody Hands," originally aired on July 14, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillion, Parley Baer as Chester, Georgia Ellis as Kitty, and Howard McNear as Doc.

  • Fingered | Gunsmoke (11-21-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "Fingered," was originally broadcast on November 21, 1952. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillion, Parley Baer as Chester, and Howard McNear as Doc, with guest appearances by John McIntire and Jeanette…

  • The Square Triangle | Gunsmoke (11-14-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "The Square Triangle," originally aired on November 14, 1952. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, Parley Baer as Chester, Georgia Ellis as Kitty, and Howard McNear as Doc. Special guests include Lill…

  • Word of Honor | Gunsmoke (07-07-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, originally airing on July 7, 1957, features William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear. Special guests include Lawrence Dobkin, Vic Perrin, and Harry Bartell. The episode was written by John Mes…

  • The Buffalo Hunter | Gunsmoke (06-30-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "The Buffalo Hunter," originally aired on June 30, 1957. It features William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillion, alongside Parley Baer and Howard McNear.

  • Tara | Gunsmoke (11-07-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "Tara," originally aired on November 7, 1952. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillion, Parley Baer as Chester, and Georgia Ellis as Kitty, with special guests Sammie Hill and John Dehner.

  • Overland Express | Gunsmoke (10-31-52)

    This Gunsmoke episode, "Overland Express," originally aired on October 31, 1952. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillion, Parley Baer as Chester, Georgia Ellis as Kitty, and Howard McNear as Doc.

  • Home Surgery | Gunsmoke (06-23-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on June 23, 1957, features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, along with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear. The episode is hosted by Andrew Rhynes.

  • Summer Night | Gunsmoke (06-16-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled Summer Night, originally aired on June 16, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • The Mortgage | Gunsmoke (10-24-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on October 24, 1952, features William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear. It was written by Les Crutchfield and produced by Norman Macdonnell.

  • Lochinvar | Gunsmoke (10-17-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "Lochinvar," originally aired on October 17, 1952. It stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, along with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Dodge Podge | Gunsmoke (06-09-57)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled Dodge Podge and originally aired on June 9, 1957, features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, along with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Ben Tolliver’s Stud {Reused Script} | Gunsmoke (06-02-57)

    In this episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on June 2, 1957, Matt Dillon, Chester, Kitty, and Doc face a story featuring a script previously used in a 1955 episode titled Ben Tolliver's Stud.

  • Hinka-Do | Gunsmoke (10-10-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled Hinka-Do and originally aired on October 10, 1952, stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear. The episode features special guests Jeanette Nolan, John Dehner, R…

  • Cain | Gunsmoke (10-03-52)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "Cain," originally aired on October 3, 1952. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Pal | Gunsmoke (05-26-57)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled Pal, originally aired on May 26, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • One Night Stand | Gunsmoke (05-19-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled One Night Stand, originally aired on May 19, 1957. It features appearances by William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • The Railroad (Rehearsal and Remastered) | Gunsmoke (09-26-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "The Railroad," originally aired on September 26, 1952. The broadcast features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with cast members Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear, alongside special guests Jeanet…

  • Drop Dead | Gunsmoke (09-20-52)

    This September 20, 1952, episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "Drop Dead," features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, along with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear. The episode features writing by Les Crutchfield and product…

  • Sheep Dog | Gunsmoke (05-12-57)

    This episode of the radio series Gunsmoke, titled Sheep Dog, originally aired on May 12, 1957. The broadcast features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • How to Kill a Friend | Gunsmoke (05-05-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "How to Kill a Friend," originally aired on May 5, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Home Surgery | Gunsmoke (09-13-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on September 13, 1952, features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with guest appearances by John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, and Sammie Hill. It is hosted by Andrew Rhynes and produced by Norman Macdonn…

  • The Brothers | Gunsmoke (09-06-52)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "The Brothers," originally aired on September 6, 1952. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Medicine Man | Gunsmoke (04-28-57)

    This episode of the radio Western series Gunsmoke, titled Medicine Man, originally aired on April 28, 1957. It features series regulars William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear, with special guests John Dehner, Vic Per…

  • Bear Trap | Gunsmoke (04-21-57)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled 'Bear Trap', originally aired on April 21, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • The Juniper Tree | Gunsmoke (08-30-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled The Juniper Tree and originally aired on August 30, 1952, features William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear. The episode includes guest performances by John Dehner, Michael Ann Berret,…

  • Shakespeare | Gunsmoke (08-23-52)

    This 1952 episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "Shakespeare," stars William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear. The episode features special guests Hans Conried and Mary Lansing.

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

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled Wild Jack Rhett, features a story set in the Old West about a showdown on Main Street. The episode originally aired on June 23, 1950.

  • Saludos | Gunsmoke (04-14-57)

    This episode of the Gunsmoke radio series, titled Saludos, originally aired on April 14, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Rock Bottom | Gunsmoke (04-07-57)

    This installment of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "Rock Bottom," originally aired on April 7, 1957. Starring William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear, the episode features special guests Harry Bartell, Jeanne Bates,…

  • The Lynching | Gunsmoke (08-16-52)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, originally aired on August 16, 1952, features William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear. The episode, titled "The Lynching," was written by John Meston and produced by Norman Ma…

  • The Kentucky Tolmans | Gunsmoke (08-09-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "The Kentucky Tolmans," originally aired on August 9, 1952. It stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Chicken Smith | Gunsmoke (03-31-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled Chicken Smith, originally aired on March 31, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Saddle Sore Sal | Gunsmoke (03-24-57)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled Saddle Sore Sal, originally aired on March 24, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Renegade White | Gunsmoke (08-02-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on August 2, 1952, follows Matt Dillon, Chester, and Doc. It features guest appearances by Harry Bartell, Jack Kruschen, Lawrence Dobkin, and Herb Vigran.

  • Gentleman’s Disagreement | Gunsmoke (07-26-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled Gentleman’s Disagreement, originally aired on July 26, 1952. The episode stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with guest appearances by Lawrence Dobkin, Tom Tully, Lynn Allen, and Barney Phillips.

  • Spring Freshet | Gunsmoke (03-17-57)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "Spring Freshet," originally aired on March 17, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, accompanied by Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Grebb Hassle | Gunsmoke (03-10-57)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled Grebb Hassle and originally aired on March 10, 1957, features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, along with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Doc Holiday | Gunsmoke (07-19-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on July 19, 1952, features William Conrad and Parley Baer. The episode guest stars Harry Bartell as Doc Holiday, with additional performances by Lee Millar, Nestor Paiva, Ralph Moody, and Tom Tull…

  • The Boughten Bride | Gunsmoke (07-12-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on July 12, 1952, features William Conrad and Parley Baer. The broadcast includes performances by guest stars John Stephenson, Lawrence Dobkin, and others under the direction of producer Norman Ma…

  • Colleen So Green | Gunsmoke (03-03-57)

    This episode of the Gunsmoke radio series, titled "Colleen So Green," originally aired on March 3, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Impact | Gunsmoke (02-24-57)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled Impact, originally aired on February 24, 1957. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Never Pester Chester | Gunsmoke (07-05-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled Never Pester Chester, originally aired on July 5, 1952. The broadcast features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • The Ride Back | Gunsmoke (06-28-52)

    This episode of Gunsmoke, titled "The Ride Back," originally aired on June 28, 1952. It stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon and Parley Baer as Chester, with guest Lawrence Dobkin.

  • Buffalo Killers | Gunsmoke (06-07-52)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "Buffalo Killers," originally aired on June 7, 1952. It features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.

  • Carmen | Gunsmoke (05-31-52)

    This May 31, 1952, episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "Carmen," features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, with performances by Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, and guest stars Michael Ann Berret, Jeanette Nolan, Harry Bart…

  • Doubtful Zone | Gunsmoke (02-17-57)

    In this episode of Gunsmoke, originally aired on February 17, 1957, Matt Dillon, Chester, Kitty, and Doc face a narrative titled Doubtful Zone. The episode features production by Norman Macdonnell and music by Rex Koury.

  • Hellbent Harriet | Gunsmoke (02-10-57)

    This episode of the radio drama Gunsmoke, titled "Hellbent Harriet," originally aired on February 10, 1957. It features series regulars William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear, with guest appearances by Ben Wright, Sa…

  • Cold Fire | Gunsmoke (02-03-57)

    This episode of the radio series Gunsmoke, titled Cold Fire, originally aired on February 3, 1957. The broadcast features William Conrad as Matt Dillon, alongside Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, and Howard McNear.