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Gunsmoke | 1959 | OTRWesterns.com
Hosted by Andrew Rhynes · EN
Welcome to the iconic world of “Gunsmoke,” the groundbreaking radio drama from 1959 that defined the Western genre for generations. Step back in time to the rugged landscape of Dodge City, Kansas, where Marshal Matt Dillon and his loyal deputies uphold law and order in the untamed frontier. Set against the backdrop of the American West, “Gunsmoke” brings to life the challenges and triumphs of frontier life, where justice is often hard-won and morality is tested at every turn. Marshal Dillon, portrayed with gritty realism by William Conrad, navigates the complexities of his role with integrity and determination, facing down outlaws, cattle rustlers, and other threats to the peace of Dodge City.
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Beeker’s Barn | Gunsmoke (12-20-59)
Mar 8, 202500:27:57Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: December 20, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribe →Don Mateo | Gunsmoke (12-13-59)
Mar 2, 202500:27:15Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: December 13, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribe →Big Chugg Wilson | Gunsmoke (12-06-59)
Mar 1, 202500:28:03Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: December 06, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Barney Phillips• Virginia Christine• Lawrence Dobkin• James Nusser Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Ray Kemper Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribe →Hard Lesson | Gunsmoke (11-29-59)
Feb 23, 2025Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: November 29, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell• Vic Perrin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribe →Paid Killer | Gunsmoke (11-22-59)
Feb 22, 202500:33:15Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: November 22, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Vic Perrin• Ralph Moody• Joseph Kearns Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Les Crutchfield Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK Gunsmoke_S59E047_PaidKiller.mp3
Transcribe →The Square Triangle | Gunsmoke (11-15-59)
Feb 16, 202500:29:12Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: November 15, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Les Crutchfield Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribe →Cavalcade | Gunsmoke (11-08-59)
Feb 15, 202500:33:20Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: November 08, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Lawrence Dobkin• Harry Bartell• Ralph Moody• Virginia Christine Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Les Crutchfield Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribe →Westbound | Gunsmoke (11-01-59)
Feb 9, 2025Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: November 01, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Sam Edwards• Harry Bartell• Joseph Kernston• James Nusser• Barney Phillips• Vic Perrin Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Les Crutchfield Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribe →Old Gunfighter | Gunsmoke (10-25-59)
Feb 8, 202500:33:34Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: October 25, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Ralph Moody• Lawrence Dobkin• Dick Beals• Sam Edwards• Vic Perrin• Jack Moyles Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Writer:• Marian Clark Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
Transcribe →The Mortgage | Gunsmoke (10-18-59)
Feb 2, 202500:27:30Tap to summarizeOriginal Air Date: October 18, 1959Host: Andrew RhynesShow: GunsmokePhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• William Conrad (Matt Dillion)• Parley Baer (Chester)• Georgia Ellis (Kitty)• Howard McNear (Doc) Special Guests:• Jeanne Bates• Joseph Kearns• Dick Beals• Jack Moyles• Lawrence Dobkin• James Nusser Producer:• Norman Macdonnell Editorial Supervisor:• John Meston Writer:• Les Crutchfield Music:• Rex Koury Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK
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