Uncover the mystery behind the controversial ending of 'Gunsmoke' – the Western series that rode into the sunset without a ...

When it comes to the Western genre on the small screen, it’s hard to look past Gunsmoke, the pinnacle of classic TV shows in the genre. Spanning over 600 episodes across 20 years, the series came to ...

While the tall, teased hairstyle that Amanda Blake sported on "Gunsmoke" felt out of place in the Old West, it's the perfect inspo for a '60s hair trend.

Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) stands beside an outlaw in Dodge City in the 'Gunsmoke' episode "Seven Hours to Dawn" Image via CBS With literally hundreds of episodes to choose from, picking the ...

With over 600 episodes of this classic Western television program, it’s hard to nail down one episode that changed everything for Gunsmoke. After all, so many of these Western adventures are ...

‘Gunsmoke’ has an untouchable reputation among Western fans. There aren’t many television shows from the 1950s that still have an active fanbase, but Gunsmoke seems to have defied those odds. The ...

Gunsmoke finds Arness playing Marshal Matt Dillon, who is in charge of Dodge City. However, this town is an incredibly dangerous part of the West. Many of its citizens have no respect for the law and ...

The Emmy-winning Western, based on the eponymous radio show, premiered on CBS on Sept. 10, 1955, and offered a gritty, grounded portrayal of frontier life. The series ran for 20 seasons and remains ...

An early episode of 'Gunsmoke' incorporated a Bible verse into the inspiration for its title that provided it with more meaning. James Arness’ lead character, U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, offered a twist ...

Roger Ewing, best known for his role as Deputy Marshal Thad Greenwood on “Gunsmoke,” has died. He was 83. The actor’s loved ones announced in an obituary that Ewing passed away in Morro Bay, Calif., ...

For most of the history of television, the barrier to syndication—and to profitability—has been 100 episodes. The shows that have made it to that mark are an unusual group. Many were big hits. Some ...