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Mar 15, 2024 · As a series that ran from 1955-1975, there are sadly only a few of the Gunsmoke cast still alive, but these actors have continued with long and notable careers, or have gracefully exited the acting world to pursue personal interests.
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It ran in half-hour episodes from 1955 to 1961, and one-hour episodes from 1962 to 1975. A total of 635 episodes were aired over its 20 year run. At the end of its run in 1975, Los Angeles Times columnist Cecil Smith wrote: " Gunsmoke was the dramatization of the American epic legend of the west.
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Jun 26, 2022 · After Gunsmoke's season 20 finale "The Sharecroppers" aired, the cast and crew all expected to be renewed for at least another series, but CBS instead opted to cancel the show and replace it with sitcom spinoff Rhoda.
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Jan 18, 2023 · The end of Gunsmoke was an episode featuring Ken Curtis’ Festus Haggen at the center. Director Leonard Katzman’s “The Sharecroppers” was season 20 episode 24, airing on March 31, 1975.
This list contains notable cast members of the Gunsmoke radio and TV series, and TV movies. The listing includes regular cast members, guest stars, and recurring cast members.
CharacterActress / ActorKitty RussellDoc Galen AdamsMar 14, 2017 · Alan Hale, Jr. The Skipper was cast (away) on Gunsmoke three times ("Minnie," "Champion of the World," "Jubilee"). Alas, his Little Buddy never made it. Ron Howard Between Mayberry and Happy Days, he was in "Charlie Noon" (and still billed and Ronny Howard). DeForest Kelley. Dennis Hopper Fun fact: He was actually born in Dodge City, Kansas!
Sep 11, 2023 · It certainly lacks the gravitas and closure that "Gunsmoke" deserved after two decades on the air, nor does it focus on the beating heart of the series, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. The abrupt...
