Why James Arness was the Essence of Gunsmoke

TVC 543.2: From June 2011: Film and television historian Douglas Brode (Shooting Stars of the Small Screen) joins Ed for a tribute to James Arness and the legacy of Gunsmoke (CBS, 1975-1975). Topics this segment include why Gunsmoke expanded to an hour in 1961 after six seasons as a half-hour show, and why Arness was essential to the success and longevity of the series.

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