| | | The Marshal is Back in Town!
Features: DVD
No television program ever captured the courage, character and spirit of the American people like Gunsmoke, as it blazed a trail of family entertainment excellence during its record-breaking 20-year run. The dangers and challenges of daily life in Dodge City continue in this collectible 50th Anniversary edition, as Volume Two picks up with the best of seasons 10 through 19. Join Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) as he valiantly attempts to tame the wild frontier, along with co-stars Amanda Blake as Kitty, Milburn Stone as Doc, Ken Curtis as Festus, Burt Reynolds as Quint and guest stars that include many of Hollywood's finest.Includes 12 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 a selection of the Emmy Award-winning series' best episodes.
| Features | 3-DVD Set 12 Select 1964-1974 Episodes | | A CBS Executive Remembers Gunsmoke | | Amanda Blake On The Mike Douglas Show and The Donald Frost Show | | Audio Commentary | | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Blooper And Gag Reels | | Emmy Award Footage | | Interactive Menus | | Original Promos | | Photo Gallery | | Scene Selection | | Special Episode Introductions By James Arness | | Western Channel Gunsmoke Memories |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 1/3/2006 |
| Original Release Date: 1955 | | Catalog ID: 888044 | | UPC: 00097368880443 | | Number of Discs: 3 |
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 (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 | | Dennis Weaver, Winner, Best Supporting Actor (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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