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Gunsmoke | 1957 | OTRWesterns.com

Andrew Rhynes
Gunsmoke
Dodge City
Dodge City, United States
Matt Dillon
US Marshal
Justice
Sally Bogan
Jeff Lightly
Ben Bogan
Violence
Dodge City, Kansas, United States
Old West
Western Frontier
Clint Doty
Cyrus Huggins
Bertha Huggins
Domestic Violence
Blizzard
U.S. Marshal
Fort Dodge, United States

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 1957

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Original Air Date: September 08, 1957

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Gunsmoke

Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:

• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)

• Parley Baer (Chester)

• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)

• Howard McNear (Doc)

Announcer:

• George Walsh

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Original Air Date: September 01, 1957

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Gunsmoke

Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:

• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)

• Parley Baer (Chester)

• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)

• Howard McNear (Doc)

Announcer:

• George Walsh

Producer... more

Original Air Date: August 25, 1957

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Gunsmoke

Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:

• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)

• Parley Baer (Chester)

• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)

• Howard McNear (Doc)

Producer:

• Norman Macdonnell

Music: more

Original Air Date: August 18, 1957

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Show: Gunsmoke

Phone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739)

Stars:

• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)

• Parley Baer (Chester)

• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)

• Howard McNear (Doc)

Special Guests:

• Virginia Christine

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Bill Hickok
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Episode: The Peace Officer | Gunsmoke (08-18-57)
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A man accused of wrestling cattle, who escapes jail and is captured by Marshal Dillon.
Episode: Categorical Imperative | Gunsmoke (01-20-57)

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Andrew Rhynes
Host of Old Time Radio Westerns and related OTRWesterns projects; central figure behind the show's production and presentation.

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    Well presented with reasonable quality due to the age of the recordings

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What is Gunsmoke about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This catalog features classic mid-20th century Western radio stories centered on frontier law, justice, and community in Dodge City. Episodes frequently follow Marshal Matt Dillon as he balances duty with morality, often resolving tense showdowns, courtroom-style confrontations, and social tensions involving townsfolk, outlaws, and protective allies like Kitty, Doc, and Chester. Across entries, the emphasis is on tough decisions, justice under pressure, and the rugged rhythms of frontier life, with standout moments that highlight loyalty, redemption, and the costs of violence. The format blends action, character-driven drama, and period context, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy nostalgic radio storytelling, historical Americana, a... more

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2. Daily Gunsmoke
3. Old Time Radio - Gunsmoke
4. Gunsmoke - Old Time Radio
5. Gunsmoke | OTRWesterns.com

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Gunsmoke launched 3 years ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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