The January 2, 1960, issue of TV Guide unleashes the original CBS
“Gunsmoke” cast unguarded backstage. Left to right are James
Arness [Marshal Matt Dillon], Amanda Blake [Miss Kitty Russell],
Dennis Weaver [trusty sidekick Chester Goode], and Milburn
Stone [Doc Adams].
Gunsmoke, was TV’s longest running prime time, live action
dramatic series for decades.The television series ran for 20
seasons from 1955 to 1975, and lasted for 635 episodes.
