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Gunsmoke

1955–197520 seasons635 episodes

Gunsmoke is a American series that premiered on CBS in 1955 and ran until 1975. 20 seasons and 635 episodes. Created by Nathan Juran, Norman Macdonnell.

CBS logoOriginal networkCBSbroadcast network · 1207 shows on record
19401960198020002020

On air 1955–1975: 21 years

Key facts

Network
CBS
Format
Series
Premiere
September 10, 1955
Finale
March 31, 1975
Years on air
21
Seasons
20
Episodes
635
Genre
Western
Language
English
Distributor
CBS

Credits

Created byNathan JuranNorman Macdonnell
DirectorsNorman Macdonnell
MusicJerry Goldsmith

Cast 8 on record

Cast memberRole
Burt ReynoldsQuint Asper
Dennis WeaverChester Goode
James Arnessmarshal
Ken CurtisFestus Haggen
Sue RandallEffie Strayhorn
Milburn Stonephysician
Glenn Strange—
Amanda Blake"Miss Kitty Russell"