| | | The Marshal is Back in Town!
Features: DVD
See how it all began with the first season of the longest-running dramatic series in the history of television -- Gunsmoke! Recapture the spirit of the American frontier with plain-talking Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness), kindly saloon-keeper Miss Kitty (Amanda Blake), irascible Doc Adams (Milburn Stone) and tender-hearted but gullible Deputy Chester Goode (Dennis Weaver) as they uphold the law and bring respectability to the rough and tough town of Dodge City, Kansas.All 39 episodes from Season One of this classic western action-drama are available together for the first time ever in this digitally resmastered 6-disc collection. So put your feet up, relax for a spell and journey back to Dodge with Gunsmoke: The First Season!
"...a historically significant TV series and presented in a way that is sure to appeal to TV fans." Jude Clement, TVDVDReviews.com
"...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
"...an out-and-out fun show that manages to push its genre forward with complex characters and situations." Dylan Charles, DVD Verdict
"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
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 deputy, Chester Goode (Dennis Weaver), his friend Doc Adams (Milburn Stone), and saloon keeper Miss Kitty (Amanda Blake). This collection presents the series' debut season in its entirety.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Paramount |
| Release Date: 7/17/2007 |
| Running Time: 1051 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1955 | | Catalog ID: 85213 | | UPC: 00097368521346 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (1970) | | | Golden Globe, Amanda Blake, Best TV Actress - Drama | |
Winner (1968) | | | Emmy, Milburn Stone, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama | |
Winner (1959) | | | Emmy, Dennis Weaver, Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series | |
Winner (1958) | | | Emmy, Gunsmoke, Best Dramatic Series with Continuing Characters | | | Emmy, Michael Pozen, Best Editing of a Film for Television | |
Nominee (1957) | | | Emmy, James Arness, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series | |
Golden Globe (1972) | | | Milburn Stone, Nominee, Best Supporting Actor - Television | |
Golden Globe (1970) | | | Amanda Blake, Nominee, Best Supporting Actress - Television | |
Emmy (1968) |  | Milburn Stone, Winner, Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Drama | |
Emmy (1966) | | | Morton Stevens, Nominee, Outstanding Achievement in Musical Composition | |
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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| | Professional Reviews | Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "The forerunner of all famous TV Westerns, this was essentially the first to aim the genre at adults..." 08/01/2007 p.117Boston Phoenix 10 of 10
Gunsmoke was the most popular of the dozens of Westerns that flooded prime-time in the late '50s, and it still holds the record for the most number of episodes (635) among prime-time series with continuing characters. Many Gunsmoke knockoffs tried to distinguish themselves with gimmicks (such as a special type of gun), but these wore thin after a few episodes. Gunsmoke took a different approach that ensured its 20-year run: it explored "contemporary" themes, such as the rights of minorities, within a noncontroversial setting. Moving beyond black-and-white (hat) cliches also made Marshal Matt Dillon a deeper character, as he sometimes had to agonize over his decisions. - Robert David Sullivan
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