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Gunsmoke - the radio cast. When the rumor hit Los Angeles that Gunsmoke might go to TV, it was assumed that meant the radio cast would simply play the same roles on television. That idea immediately received a very cool reception in New York. This was based on the premise that the leading characters actually looked as legitimate as could be, and with their familiarity with the roles would make an easy, smooth transition. We all know what happened. But in an all- out effort to sell the original concept it was decided that they would photograph the cast in costume and on location.
When he saw my proofs, he asked me to make up an album to send to NY. Actually, I made two and gave one to him. But, they were not the Hollywood concept and above all else, we must not stray too far from the clich! The TV version only ran for 2.
Arness and Stone had redrawn Matt and Doc to their own whims.
Gunsmoke Cast: Ken Curtis, Milburn Stone, Dennis Weaver, James Arness, Burt Reynolds, Amanda Blake, Glenn Strange, Buck Taylor, Roger Ewing. Gunsmoke (update) with 18 new episodes and many sound upgrades, this series is considered by many to be the greatest classic radio show of all time. 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.