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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. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc’s first name and Chester’s last name were changed for the television program. Gunsmoke was notable for its critically acclaimed cast and writing and is commonly regarded as one of the finest old time radio shows. Some listeners have argued that the radio version of Gunsmoke was far more realistic than the television program. Episodes were aimed at adults and featured some of the most explicit content of the day: there were violent crimes and scalping's, massacres and opium addicts. Miss Kitty’s occupation as a prostitute was made far more obvious on the radio version than on television. Many episodes ended on a down-note, and villains often got away with their crimes.

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Chester’s Inheritance | Gunsmoke (04-02-61)

Original Air Date: April 02, 1961Host: 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• Ralph Moody• Jack Moyles Writers:• Vic Perrin• Harry Bartell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great...

10-26

30:47

No Indians {reused script} | Gunsmoke (03-26-61)

Original Air Date: March 26, 1961Host: 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• John Dehner• Harry Bartell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music...

10-25

32:33

Joe Phy {reused script} | Gunsmoke (03-19-61)

Original Air Date: March 19, 1961Host: 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• Ralph Moody• John Dehner Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music...

10-19

39:32

Sweet and Sour {reused script) | Gunsmoke (03-12-61)

Original Air Date: March 12, 1961Host: 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• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music...

10-18

28:19

Melinda Miles | Gunsmoke (03-05-61)

Original Air Date: March 05, 1961Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Anne Whitfield• Sam Edwards• John Dehner• Vic Perrin Adaptation:• Frank Paris Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check...

10-12

31:26

Joe Sleet | Gunsmoke (02-26-61)

Original Air Date: February 26, 1961Host: 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 Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit...

10-11

30:23

Kitty Love | Gunsmoke (02-19-61)

Original Air Date: February 19, 1961Host: 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• John Dehner• Ralph Moody Writer:• Frank Paris Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check out our...

10-05

32:04

Daddy-O {reused script} | Gunsmoke (02-12-61)

Original Air Date: February 12, 1961Host: 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• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury For more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup...

10-04

30:40

Love of Money | Gunsmoke (02-05-61)

Original Air Date: February 05, 1961Host: 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• Virginia Christine• John Dehner Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Adaptation:• Norman Macdonnell Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie...

09-28

32:18

Harriet | Gunsmoke (01-29-61)

Original Air Date: January 29, 1961Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Eve McVeagh• John Dehner• Ben Wright• Barney Phillips Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Adaptation:• Frank Paris Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

09-27

32:07

Hard Virtue | Gunsmoke (01-22-61)

Original Air Date: January 22, 1961Host: 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• Vic Perrin• John Dehner• Harry Bartell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Adaptation:• Norman Macdonnell Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

09-21

31:29

The Wake | Gunsmoke (01-15-61)

Original Air Date: January 15, 1961Host: 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 Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Adaptation:• Norman Macdonnell Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

09-20

32:23

Old Faces | Gunsmoke (01-08-61)

Original Air Date: January 08, 1961Host: 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• Jeanne Bates• John Dehner• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Adaptation:• Frank Paris Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from:...

09-14

31:37

Spring Term {reused script} | Gunsmoke (01-01-61)

Original Air Date: January 01, 1961Host: 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• Lawrence Dobkin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by...

09-13

29:15

Minnie | Gunsmoke (12-25-60)

Original Air Date: December 25, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Virginia Gregg• John Dehner• Vic Perrin Writer:• John Meston Adaptation:• Norman MacDonnell Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by...

09-07

26:52

Hero’s Departure | Gunsmoke (12-18-60)

Original Air Date: December 18, 1960Host: 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• Sam Edwards• Jack Moyles• John Dehner Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on...

09-06

30:00

The Cook | Gunsmoke (12-11-60)

Original Air Date: December 11, 1960Host: 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• Vic Perrin• John Dehner• Jeanne Bates• Ben Wright• Harry Bartell• Lawrence Dobkin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Adaptation:• Frank Paris Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury...

08-31

30:20

Kitty’s Good Neighboring | Gunsmoke (12-04-60)

Original Air Date: December 04, 1960Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc)Special Guests:• Virginia Christine• Barney Phillips• John Dehner• Vic Perrin Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the...

08-30

30:28

Dirt {reused script} | Gunsmoke (11-27-60)

Original Air Date: November 27, 1960Host: 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• Jeanne Bates• Virginia Gregg• Sam Edwards Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron...

08-24

34:29

The Professor | Gunsmoke (11-20-60)

Original Air Date: November 20, 1960Host: 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• Barney Phillips• Lawrence Dobkin• Ralph Moody Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Marian Clark Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the...

08-23

37:01

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