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!
