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Gunsmoke

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  • 1955-1975
  • 20 Seasons
  • CBS
  • Action & Adventure
  • TV-PG
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Marshall Matt Dillon is responsible for keeping the law and respectability in Dodge City in this western action-drama. Gunsmoke captured the courage, character and spirit of the Western Frontier.

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Cast & Crew See All

James Arness
Matt Dillon
Milburn Stone
Doc
Amanda Blake
Kitty

Season 20 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Matt Dillon Must Die

Mon, Sep 9, 197460 mins

Matt is trapped at a mountain cabin occupied by murderous Abraham Wakefield and his sons. The embittered Wakefield detests lawmen because of his wife's killing years earlier, and he decides that it would be sporting for him, his sons, and their vicious dog to hunt the Marshal like an animal in the bitter cold.

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Awards

  • 1971 - Golden Globe - Best TV Actress - Drama - nominated
  • 1972 - Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress - Television - nominated
  • 1972 - Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television - nominated
  • 1970 - Golden Globe - Best TV Actress - Drama - nominated

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