Gunsmoke – western TV show

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John Wayne’s introduction of Gunsmoke – Good evening. My name’s Wayne. Some of you may have seen me before; I hope so. I’ve been kicking around Hollywood a long time. I’ve made a lot of pictures out here, all kinds, and some of them have been Westerns. And that’s what I’m here to tell you about tonight: a Western—a new TV show called Gunsmoke. No, I’m not in it. I wish I were, though, because I think it’s the best thing of its kind that’s come along, and I hope you’ll agree with me; it’s honest, it’s adult, it’s realistic. When I first heard about the show Gunsmoke, I knew there was only one man to play in it: James Arness who is actually my friend. He’s a young fellow, and maybe new to some of you, but I’ve worked with him and I predict he’ll be a big star. So you might as well get used to him, like you’ve had to get used to me! And now I’m proud to present my friend Jim Arness in Gunsmoke.
Gunsmoke TV episode one “Matt Gets It.”

Cast Members –
U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon (1955–1975): James Arness
Galen “Doc” Adams, M.D. (1955–1975): Milburn Stone
Kathleen “Kitty” Russell (1955–1974): Amanda Blake
Chester B. Goode (1955–1964): Dennis Weaver
Festus Haggen (1964–1975): Ken Curtis
Sam (bartender; 1955-1959): (Bert Rumsey)
Clem (bartender; 1959–1961): Clem Fuller
Sam (bartender; 1961–1973): Glenn Strange
Rudy (bartender; 1965–1967): Jeff McCann
Floyd (bartender; 1974–1975): Robert Brubaker
Quint Asper (blacksmith; 1962–1965): Burt Reynolds
Deputy Marshal Clayton Thaddeus “Thad” Greenwood (1965–1967): Roger Ewing
Newly O’Brian (gunsmith/Deputy Marshal; 1967–1975): Buck Taylor
Wilbur Jonas (storekeeper, 1955–1963): Dabbs Greer
Howie Uzzell (hotel clerk, 1955–1975): Howard Culver
Moss Grimmick (stableman; 1955–1963): George Selk
Bill Pence (Long Branch owner/co-owner 1955?-1956-?): Judson Pratt
Big Ray (Bordello owner 1972-1975) : Matt Stroia
Jim Buck (stagecoach driver; 1957–1962): Robert Brubaker
Louie Pheeters (town drunk; 1961–1970): James Nusser
Ma Smalley (boardinghouse owner; 1961–1972): Sarah Selby
Hank Miller (stableman; 1963–1975): Hank Patterson
Mr. Bodkin (banker; 1963–1970): Roy Roberts
Barney Danches (telegraph agent; 1965–1974): Charles Seel
Roy (townsperson; 1965–1969): Roy Barcroft
Halligan (rancher; 1966–1975): Charles Wagenheim
Mr. Lathrop (storekeeper; 1966–1975): Woody Chambliss
Bob La Mar (Backup gunslinger 1959)
Nathan Burke (freight agent; 1966–1975): Ted Jordan
Percy Crump (undertaker; 1968–1972): Justin McGeary
Ed O’Connor (rancher; 1968–1972): Tom Brown
Judge Brooker (1970–1975): Herb Vigran
Dr. John Chapman (1971): Pat Hingle
Miss Hannah (saloon owner; 1974–1975): Fran Ryan
Angus McTabbott (1966): Chips Rafferty Australian actor
Dr. Rutherford B. Scraggleton (1972–1973) : David Cogan