Gunsmoke | 1953 | OTRWesterns.com

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. These are the shows that came out in 1953

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Westbound – Gunsmoke (01-03-53)

Original Air Date: January 03, 1953Host: 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 • Barney Phillips • John Dehner • Tom Tully • Lawrence Dobkin • James NusserWriter: • Les CrutchfieldProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

01-03
35:17

Word of Honor – Gunsmoke (01-10-53)

Original Air Date: January 10, 1953Host: 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 • Lawrence Dobkin • Harry BartellWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

01-10
34:31

Paid Killer – Gunsmoke (01-17-53)

Original Air Date: January 17, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests: • Harry Bartell • Lawrence Dobkin • Jack Kruschen • Ralph MoodyWriter: • Les CrutchfieldProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

01-17
35:00

The Old Lady – Gunsmoke (01-24-53)

Original Air Date: January 24, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester)Special Guests: • Jeanette Nolan • Sam Edwards • John Dehner • Harry Bartell • Herb VigranWriter: • Kathleen HiteProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

01-24
35:21

Cavalcade – Gunsmoke (01-31-53)

Original Air Date: January 31, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc)Writer:• Les CrutchfieldProducer:• Norman MacdonnellMusic:• Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

01-31
34:05

Cain – Gunsmoke (02-07-53)

Original Air Date: February 07, 1953Host: 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 • Lawrence DobkinWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

02-07
34:55

The Round-Up – Gunsmoke (02-14-53)

Original Air Date: February 14, 1953Host: 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 • Harry Bartell • Lawrence Dobkin • Lou Krugman • James NusserWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

02-14
33:58

Meshouggah – Gunsmoke (02-21-53)

Original Air Date: February 21, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester)Special Guests: • Lawrence Dobkin • Vic Perrin • Bob Sweeney • John Dehner • Lou Krugman • Mike Barrett • Ted BlissWriter: • Antony EllisProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

02-21
34:11

Trojan War – Gunsmoke (02-28-53)

Original Air Date: February 28, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests: • Lawrence Dobkin • Tom Tully • Paul Dubov • John Dehner • Harry Bartell • Louise LewisWriter: • Les CrutchfieldProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

02-28
34:02

Absalom – Gunsmoke (03-07-53)

Original Air Date: March 07, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests: • Sam Edwards • John Dehner • Lawrence Dobkin • Harry Bartell • Charlotte Lawrence • Barney PhillipsWriter: • Les CrutchfieldProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

03-07
35:07

Cyclone – Gunsmoke (03-14-53)

Original Air Date: March 14, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc)Special Guests: • Vivi Janiss • Harry Bartell • Lawrence Dobkin • Joe Cranston • Jerry HausnerWriter: • Les CrutchfieldProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

03-14
34:35

Pussy Cats – Gunsmoke (03-21-53)

Original Air Date: March 21, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty) • Howard McNear (Doc)Special Guests: • Mike Barrett • Tom Tully • John Dehner • Lawrence Dobkin • Jack KruschenWriter: • Antony EllisProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

03-21
35:44

Quarter Horse – Gunsmoke (03-28-53)

Original Air Date: March 28, 1953Host: 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 • Joseph Kearns • Johnny McGovern • Harry Bartell • Lou KrugmanProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

03-28
35:17

Jayhawkers – Gunsmoke (04-04-53)

Original Air Date: April 04, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester)Special Guests: • Lawrence Dobkin • Harry Bartell • Sam Edwards • Jack Kruschen • James NusserWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

04-04
34:42

Gonif – Gunsmoke (04-11-53)

Original Air Date: April 11, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests: • John Dehner • Lawrence Dobkin • Barney Phillips • Jack Kruschen • Howard McNearWriter: • Antony EllisProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

04-11
35:13

Bum’s Rush – Gunsmoke (04-18-53)

Original Air Date: April 18, 1953Host: 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 • Harry Bartell • Lawrence Dobkin • Lou KrugmanWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

04-18
34:45

The Soldier – Gunsmoke (04-25-53)

Original Air Date: April 25, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests: • Lawrence Dobkin • Harry Bartell • Paul Frees • Vic PerrinWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

04-25
34:34

Tacetta – Gunsmoke (05-02-53)

Original Air Date: May 02, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests: • Tom Tully • Lawrence Dobkin • Paul Dubov • Lillian BuyeffWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

05-02
35:11

The Buffalo Hunter – Gunsmoke (05-09-53)

Original Air Date: May 09, 1953Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)Stars: • William Conrad (Matt Dillion) • Parley Baer (Chester) • Georgia Ellis (Kitty)Special Guests: • Lawrence Dobkin • John Dehner • Dick Beals • William OylerWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

05-09
33:48

The Big Con – Gunsmoke (05-16-53)

Original Air Date: May 16, 1953Host: 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 • James Nusser • Joe Cranston • Paul Dubov • Peter LeeWriter: • John MestonProducer: • Norman MacdonnellMusic: • Rex KouryExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

05-16
34:39
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