| | | The Marshal is Back in Town!
Features: DVD
No television program ever captured the courage, character and spirit of the American people like Gunsmoke! Now, return to Dodge City with this collectible 50th Anniversary edition of the longest-running prime-time series in the history of television. During its 20-year run, Gunsmoke focused on the adventures of Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) as he valiantly attempts to tame the great American frontier. Co-starring Amanda Blake as Kitty, Milburn Stone as Doc, Dennis Weaver as Chester, Ken Curtis as Festus, Burt Reynolds as Quint and Buck Taylor as Newly, Gunsmoke also features memorable guest star appearances by many of Hollywood's finest.Includes 29 episodes!
"...an out-and-out fun show that manages to push its genre forward with complex characters and situations." Dylan Charles, DVD Verdict
"...a historically significant TV series and presented in a way that is sure to appeal to TV fans." Jude Clement, TVDVDReviews.com
"Gunsmoke was not only the most popular western to ever air on television, it was one of the very best straight dramas in television history..." Paul Mavis, DVD Talk
"...explored "contemporary" themes, such as the rights of minorities, within a noncontroversial setting." Robert David Sullivan, Boston Phoenix
"...a sure bet for genre and classic television fans. Highly Recommended." Stuart Galbraith, IV, DVD Talk
Editor's Note
James Arness vaulted into the annals of television history with his iconic portrayal of U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon in the long-running television Western GUNSMOKE. Armed with a quick draw and an even quicker wit, the principled and intelligent Marshall Dillon brought peace and righteousness to the lawless frontier of 1800s Dodge City with the help of his trusted deputies Chester (Dennis Weaver), Festus (Ken Curtis), Quint (Burt Reynolds), and Newly (Buck Taylor), as well as the support of his friends Doc Adams (Milburn Stone) and Miss Kitty (Amanda Blake). This collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of GUNSMOKE's 1955 premiere with 29 of the Emmy Award-winning series' best episodes, which feature guest appearances by John Wayne, Charles Bronson, Chuck Connors, Angie Dickinson, George Kennedy, James Doohan, Adam West, William Shatner, Jon Voight, Kurt Russell, Dennis Hopper, and Leonard Nimoy.
| Features | 6-DVD Set With 29 Select Episodes From 1955-1974 | | A CBS Executive Remembers Gunsmoke | | Amanda Blake On The Mike Douglas Show and The Donald Frost Show | | Audio Commentary | | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Emmy Award Footage | | Gag Reel | | Interactive Menus | | James Arness And Dennis Weaver On The Ed Sullivan Show | | Museum Of TV & Radio Q & A With Cast | | Original CBS Network Promos | | Photo Gallery | | Rare Home Movies Filmed On The Set By Dennis Weaver | | Scene Selection | | Special Episode Introductions By James Arness | | Special Introductions By John Wayne On Series Premier Episode "Matt Gets It" | | Western Channel Gunsmoke Memories |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 1/3/2006 |
| Original Release Date: 1955 | | Catalog ID: 041344 | | UPC: 00097360413441 | | Number of Discs: 6 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Video: B&W and Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Emmy (1959) |  | Dennis Weaver, Winner, Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series | |
Emmy (1958) | | Dennis Weaver, Winner, Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic or Comedy Series | |
Emmy (1968) | | Milburn Stone, Winner, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama | | | Morton Stevens, Nominee, Outstanding Achievement in Musical Composition | |
Emmy (1966) | | | Morton Stevens, Nominee, Outstanding Achievement in Musical Composition | |
Golden Globe (1972) | | | Milburn Stone, Nominee, Best Supporting Actor - Television | |
Golden Globe (1970) | | | Amanda Blake, Nominee, Best Supporting Actress - Television | |
Emmy (1959) | | | Amanda Blake, Nominee, Best Supporting Actress (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series | | | Gunsmoke, Nominee, Best Western Series | |
Emmy (1958) | | Gunsmoke, Winner, Best Dramatic Series with Continuing Characters | | | John Meston, Nominee, Best Teleplay Writing - Half Hour or Less | | Michael Pozen, Winner, Best Editing of a Film for Television | |
Emmy (1957) | | | James Arness, Nominee, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series | |
Emmy (1956) | | | Gunsmoke, Nominee, Best Action or Adventure Series |
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