The Most Successful Western Series Of All Time

Pinterest 'Gunsmoke' cast 1966
'Gunsmoke'
(© imago images/ Mary Evans)

'Gunsmoke'

Gunsmoke was an American staple for almost 20 years, starting in 1952 and ending in 1975! The series actually began as a radio show for its first three years before turning to viewers' television screens in 1955! Created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston, America would fall in love with the characters of Dodge City, among them man of the law "Matt Dillon" played by James Arness and saloon owner, "Miss Kitty", played by Amanda Blake!

Pinterest 'Gunsmoke' cast 1966
'Gunsmoke'
(© imago images/ Mary Evans)

'Gunsmoke'

Gunsmoke was an American staple for almost 20 years, starting in 1952 and ending in 1975! The series actually began as a radio show for its first three years before turning to viewers' television screens in 1955! Created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston, America would fall in love with the characters of Dodge City, among them man of the law "Matt Dillon" played by James Arness and saloon owner, "Miss Kitty", played by Amanda Blake!

May 18, 2022 - 05:10 pm /

The Western is one of the oldest genres around and has been entertaining audiences for over a century! From classics like Gunsmoke to more modern Westerns like Walker, Texas Ranger, here is a look back at some of the most successful Western series of all time! 

The Most Successful Western Series Of All Time

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