The CONTROVERSIAL Scene That Took Gunsmoke Off The Air
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Gunsmoke is considered one of the greatest TV shows in history. It was a very popular Western drama loved by Americans and even foreigners across the globe. People watched Marshal Matt Dillon's adventures every week for 20 years, from 1955 to 1975. There was also a radio show from 1952 to 1961. Many thought it was the best Western series on TV at the time. With how the show gained worldwide recognition, it was shocking to find out that a particular scene made viewers collectively cancel it before CBS, the channel sponsoring it, suddenly brought it to an end. What was the controversial scene? Keep watching to find out.
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We watched Gunsmoke every week,from the fifty's to the seventies. It was a great show for the whole family. So was Bonanza..
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I have the mortar and pestle that sat on Doc’s prep table for most of the show’s run. My dad and stepmom loved the show so much, they named their third son James Arness, and everyone calls him Matt to this day! 😄
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How far we have come; not always to the better.
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I'm still watching reruns.
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I loved Gunsmoke and was heartbroken when it was killed. John.
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Thank God for INSP, Grit TV, and MeTV for continuing to play these old Westerns.
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Gunsmoke had it all and has entertained me all my life.
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The scene that took Gunsmoke off the air was held inside CBS's offices when they decided not to have a 21st season and the cast and crew only found out in the newspapers.
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I loved Gunsmoke… I still do! Thanks for this wonderful post!👏
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I have DVD's and watch it on Pluto on my Roku almost every day. Gunsmoke is the best western that was ever on TV. It should have ended with Matt retiring from being a Marshal and getting married to Miss Kitty.
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Should have never canceled gunsmoke . It was good in the 50 and still good today. And watching it everyday now.
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I had watched Gunsmoke reruns for EVER. I remember when I was little ( I'm 71 years old now) Gunsmoke was my dad's favorite TV show.. One of the episodes had James Arness daughter, Jenny, in it. I never got to see that one.
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So the TV boss' wife had more say than the viewers, just like today's politicians.
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My wife loved the show. I used to tease her and say, "C'mon honey let's go watch Goon Schmuck." She is no longer with us, but every now and then I remember this tid bit and what a great time we had together. R.I.P. Katie XOXO
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When Bill Paley and his wife Barbara returned from vacation, they found out Gunsmoke was canceled and replaced with Gilligans Island. Barbara loved Gunsmoke and demanded Gunsmoke to be brought back. She got her wish. Bill Paley was the founder and owner of the entire CBS empire. That’s the facts. My father was very good friends with Bill Paley.
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Gunsmoke was a part of my whole life while growing up it helped me distinguished the good people from the bad
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Gunsmoke was a great show from a time when kids learned moral lessons while being entertained. Please watch "I'm Glad We Met - A Short Drama Film" next. It is only 17 minutes and has an important message. Thank you.
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This is why CBS is not watched by many today , we all want western TV, but CBS screwed them selfsame. 😢
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Gunsmoke was the best show ever!!
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True WWII story about Arness : "On January 22, 1944, Arness was deployed to Anzio Beachhead in Italy, and because of his 6'7” stature, he was ordered first off the landing craft—to determine the depth of the water."
