How Gunsmoke affected the cancellation of Gilligan's Island

Trying to arrange the schedule for a TV network is a mind-boggling mix of research, talent, and dumb luck. Or, in some cases, ...

10 Major Movie Stars Who Appeared On Gunsmoke

In hindsight, Gunsmoke hit the jackpot when it came to getting some big-time movie stars to appear on the show. Here are 10 ...
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This Chillingly Bleak Western Episode Gave a Legendary Lawman His Most Brutal Kill

Nowadays, one wouldn't think that a show like Gunsmoke ought to be considered terribly "dark" as far as dramas go. The popular Western program starred James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, a brave and ...
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Gunsmoke: Dennis Weaver's Chester Exit Explained

Easily one of the best Western shows of all time, "Gunsmoke" ran for a remarkable 20 seasons on CBS between 1955 to 1975. In addition to James Arness' Marshal Matt Dillon, one of the show's most ...