The medium change proved controversial, with audiences not taking kindly to the television version at first.
But with time,Gunsmokedeveloped a legacy of its own.
It was a ratings hit,running for 20 seasons and winning a total of 15 Emmys.
Set in the American West, Gunsmoke follows Marshal Matt Dillon as he maintains law and order in Dodge City, Kansas. This Western drama explores the challenges of frontier justice and the complex relationships between settlers, outlaws, and Native Americans during the settlement period.
Set in the American West, Gunsmoke follows Marshal Matt Dillon as he maintains law and order in Dodge City, Kansas. This Western drama explores the challenges of frontier justice and the complex relationships between settlers, outlaws, and Native Americans during the settlement period.
