Gunsmoke - Twelfth Night (12-25-55)
Created by director Norman
Macdonnell and writer John Meston, the
radio show first aired on April 26, 1952 and ran until June 18, 1961 on the CBS
radio network. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard
McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as
Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc's first name and Chester's last name were changed
for the television program. Gunsmoke was notable for its critically
acclaimed cast and writing, and is commonly regarded as THE true adult western
and one of the finest old time radio shows.