When the classic Western drama “Gunsmoke” finished its 20-year run on CBS in 1975, Los Angeles Times critic Cecil Smith made a bold prediction. “I have the feeling that the first moon colony we ...

In the 1950s and '60s, television Westerns were all the rage. Each of the Big Three networks (ABC, NBC, CBS) had their fair share of horse operas, with one of the biggest being Gunsmoke. The ...

Streaming gets attention for buzzy originals, but viewing of classics accounts for a large chunk of the total audience. Nielsen acknowledged as much Monday by including shoutouts to two legacy titles, ...

'Gunsmoke' earned big points with audiences thanks to its ensemble cast, but its 5 wins at the Emmy Awards didn't include any love for James Arness. Gunsmoke initially started as a radio show in 1952 ...

‘Gunsmoke’ Monthlong Marathon Planned for 70th Anniversary originally appeared on Parade. Gunsmoke is taking over the airwaves in honor of the 70th anniversary of its premiere. MeTV is celebrating ...