My 50 Favorite Episodes 'Gunsmoke' Radio with William Conrad

The Radio Western “Gunsmoke” ran for nine seasons on CBS (1952-1961). The cast includes U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon (William Conrad), Howard McNear (Charles “Doc” Adams), Parley Baer (Chester Wesley Proudfoot) and Miss Kitty Russell (Georgia Ellis). 

The series is set in the 1870’s at Dodge City, Kansas.  

“Gunsmoke” peaked at 40 million listeners during its’ long run. CBS radio paid for the first two seasons without a sponsor. It was because of the adult themes including murder, kidnapping, massacres, scalping's, alcohol and drug addiction. Plus, domestic abuse, lynching's and deadly shootings. Radio critics and fans had praised these adult storylines.  

I am a huge fan of Western films and TV shows. I absolutely love the “Gunsmoke” radio series. I’ve enjoyed all 480 episodes.  

My favorite top 25 “Gunsmoke” episodes can be read in the right column. Just click on the photo. I have 100 top favorites too. Let’s go back to the old west of the 1870’s.

Click the photo below for my top #50 favorite "Gunsmoke" episodes (#26-50).

"Gunsmoke" Radio Western (1952-61) on CBS.