GUNSMOKE "The Boy"

William Conrad stars as the fictional character Matt Dillon, US Marshall of Dodge City Kansas. Episode 67 aired on CBS Radio August 1, 1953.

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BIO and OBIT Announcer George Walsh

THE STORY OF GUNSMOKE 'Episode 5 of 5"

 

The conclusion of the five hour project detailing the development and history of the series.

THE STORY OF GUNSMOKE "Episode 4 of 5"

 

The 'biography' or The Story of the creation of the CBS radio series Gunsmoke continues.

THE BIOGRAPHY OF GUNSMOKE "Episode 3 of 5"

 

The creators and actors of the radio series discuss the preparation, presentation and camaraderie of putting on one of radio's most popular and respected western series. Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. It is set in and around Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. The radio series ran from 1952 to 1961. John Dunning wrote that among radio drama enthusiasts, "Gunsmoke is routinely placed among the best shows of any kind and any time."

THE BIOGRAPHY OF GUNSMOKE "Episode 2 of 5"

 

The creators and actors of the radio series discuss the preparation, presentation and camaraderie of putting on one of radio's most popular and respected western series. Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. It is set in and around Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. The radio series ran from 1952 to 1961. John Dunning wrote that among radio drama enthusiasts, "Gunsmoke is routinely placed among the best shows of any kind and any time."

THE BIOGRAPHY OF GUNSMOKE "Episode 1 of 5"

 

The creators and actors of the radio series discuss the preparation, presentation and camaraderie of putting on one of radio's most popular and respected western series. Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. It is set in and around Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. The radio series ran from 1952 to 1961. John Dunning wrote that among radio drama enthusiasts, "Gunsmoke is routinely placed among the best shows of any kind and any time."

GUNSMOKE THEME: OLD TRAILS "Tex Ritter"

 

 

Tex Ritter was born on January 12, 1905 in Murvaul, Texas, USA. He is known for Song of the Gringo (1936), High Noon (1952) and Varsity Blues (1999). He was married to Dorothy Fay. His son was actor John Ritter. He died on January 2, 1974 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. The Gunsmoke radio theme song and later TV theme is titled "Old Trails", also known as "Boothill". The Gunsmoke theme was composed by Rex Koury. The original radio version was conducted by Koury. The TV version was thought to have been first conducted by CBS west coast music director Lud Gluskin. The lyrics of the theme, never aired on the radio or television show, were recorded and released by Tex Ritter in 1955. Ritter was backed on that Capitol record by Rex Koury and the radio Gunsmoke orchestra. William Lava composed the original theme music for television, as noted in the program credits.

GUNSMOKE "Radio promotional feature"

 

Series Description: Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that otr fans know and remember. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western.

GUNSMOKE creation

The radio series ran from 1952 to 1961. John Dunning wrote that among radio drama enthusiasts, "Gunsmoke" is routinely placed among the best shows of any kind and any time."

 INTERVIEW ON CREATION OF THE WESTERN DRAMA "GUNSMOKE"

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