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'Gunsmoke' Trivia Trivia Quiz

See how much you can recall about one of the most popular shows in TV history. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by rogie. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rogie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
14,948

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4829

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (7/10), Guest 73 (10/10), Guest 67 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

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

14 years

11 years

16 years

20 years

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Question 2 of 10

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

Festus Hogan

Chester Goode

Festus Haggen

Festivus Hogan

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Question 3 of 10

3. James Arness played Marshall Matt Dillon. His brother was also an actor. What was his name? Hint

Richard Boone

Peter Marshall

Lorne Greene

Peter Graves

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Question 4 of 10

4. What actor left Gunsmoke and later starred as a modern-day lawman? Hint

Dennis Mitchell

Peter Falk

Milburn Stone

Dennis Weaver

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which pair of Gunsmoke actors appeared in every year of the series? Hint

James Arness and Milburn Stone

Ken Curtis and Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake and James Arness

James Arness and Ken Curtis

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Question 6 of 10

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

Clint Eastwood

Robert Blake

Robert Duvall

Burt Reynolds

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the radio version of Gunsmoke, who portrayed Marshall Dillon? Hint

Edward G. Robinson

William Conrad

Robert Conrad

Robert Blake

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Question 8 of 10

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

Humphrey Bogart

John Wayne

William Holden

Paul Newman

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which cast member had a role in the 1954 Judy Garland version of 'A Star is Born'? Hint

Burt Reynolds

James Arness

Amanda Blake

Maureen O'Hara

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of Matt Dillon's horse? Hint

Rambler

Lefty

Buck

Gambler

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: 20 years

The series ran from 1955 until 1975.

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

Answer: Festus Haggen

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

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

Answer: Peter Graves

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

4. What actor left Gunsmoke and later starred as a modern-day lawman?

Answer: Dennis Weaver

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

5. Which pair of Gunsmoke actors appeared in every year of the series?

Answer: James Arness and Milburn Stone

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

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

Answer: Burt Reynolds

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

7. In the radio version of Gunsmoke, who portrayed Marshall Dillon?

Answer: William Conrad

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

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

Answer: John Wayne

John Wayne did introduce the premiere episode.

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

Answer: Amanda Blake

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

10. What was the name of Matt Dillon's horse?

Answer: Buck

Source: Author rogie

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