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1955·20 seasons·635 eps·Created by John Meston·CBS·★ 8.1
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Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
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How Good Is Gunsmoke?
Ratings across IMDb and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
7.4Well Received
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB6.7
★ IMDb8.1
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
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