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    Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke was the longest running drama in TV history. How long did it run?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      20 years. The series ran from 1955 until 1975.

    Actor Ken Curtis portrayed a memorable character on the show. What was that character's name?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      Festus Haggen. Ken Curtis started his career as a singer with the Tommy Dorsey Band.

    James Arness played Marshall Matt Dillon. His brother was also an actor. What was his name?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      Peter Graves. Peter Graves starred on both 'Fury' and 'Mission Impossible.'

    What actor left Gunsmoke and later starred as a modern-day lawman?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      Dennis Weaver. Dennis Weaver also starred on 'Gentle Ben' from 1967-69.

    Which pair of Gunsmoke actors appeared in every year of the series?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      James Arness and Milburn Stone. Milburn Stone did miss part of one year due to illness.

    What actor left Gunsmoke to become one of the biggest movie stars of the 1970's?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      Burt Reynolds. Burt Reynolds played 'Quint Asper' from 1962-65.

    In the radio version of Gunsmoke, who portrayed Marshall Dillon?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      William Conrad. Producers determined that William Conrad was too 'heavy' for the TV version.

    This major motion star was first offered the role of Matt Dillon, but turned it down. Who was he?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      John Wayne. John Wayne did introduce the premiere episode.

    Which cast member had a role in the 1954 Judy Garland version of 'A Star is Born'?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      Amanda Blake. In 1971, Amanda Russell co-founded the Arizona Animal Welfare League.

    What was the name of Matt Dillon's horse?'Gunsmoke' Trivia

      Buck.

    In what year did "Gunsmoke" first air on television?"Gunsmoke" Trivia

      1955. The first episode of "Gunsmoke" was introduced by legendary movie actor John Wayne.

    What was the name of Chester's brother?"Gunsmoke" Trivia

      Magnus. Magnus appeared in the Christmas episode called "Magnus" in the first season. Chester did mention him a couple of times after that also.

    What was the name of the main street in Dodge?"Gunsmoke" Trivia

      Front Street. The hotel, the Long Branch Saloon, Doc's office, and the jail were all on this street.

    What was Doc's first name?"Gunsmoke" Trivia

      Galen. On the sign outside of Doc's office it said "G. Adams". His first name isn't mentioned that often. Doc was played by Milburn Stone.

    Was the name of the hotel the Long Branch?"Gunsmoke" Trivia

      No. The Long Branch was the saloon that Kitty owned. The hotel was called the Dodge House.

    Was "Gunsmoke" always an hour long?"Gunsmoke" Trivia

      No. The show was a half hour until season seven when it began to be a full hour.

    Besides being a deputy, what job did Newley O'Brien have?"Gunsmoke" Trivia

      Gunsmith. Newley was played by Buck Taylor. In "Return to Dodge", the first "Gunsmoke" movie, Newley was the marshall of Dodge.

    What was the name of the bartender throughout most of the series?"Gunsmoke" Trivia

      Sam. Sam was played by Glenn Strange. Thank you for taking my quiz, I hope you enjoyed it!

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