![]() ![]() The main characters did not bask in violence, but used it when necessary. Or, as Arness put it, “not done with any satisfaction.” This meaning, violence on the show advanced the plot. These violent moments were common, but they were tasteful. They would tell you how many fights you could have, bar fights, and you might be able to have one shooting in an episode.”Īrness also said that the earlier episodes did not shy away from violence. “It of course made the producers madder than heck because it really put limitations on them. “They came out with an anti-violence campaign so we had to tone down the amount of violence in each episode,” Arness said. Gunsmoke Kitty Shot (TV Episode 1961) cast and crew credits. (music composed by) Cinematography by Monroe P. “Gunsmoke” started seeing regulations a few years into filming. Matt searches for the gunman who shot a homesteader. Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by Leon Klatzkin. He played Marshal Matt Dillon during the show’s run.īeginning in the 1950s, the FCC started to become concerned over the level of violence on television. All of it was well within the bounds of actual history, and the canon of this iconic series.In an interview with Television Academy, James Arness talked about some of the limitations placed on “Gunsmoke” producers. We got an excellent portrayal of deepest evil versus greatest good. Top cast Edit James Arness Matt Dillon Dennis Weaver Chester Milburn Stone Doc Amanda Blake Kitty Robert F. Gunsmokes Snow Train: Cast & Credits Preston Wood wrote the gripping teleplay for 'Snow Train,' with longtime Gunsmoke hand Gunnar Hellstrom directing. I also am impressed with how vulnerable everyone in the primary cast was shown to be. I do respect that TPTB recognized that Matt and his intrepid deputies would never have made it out alive without the "cavalry" arriving. One thing I just can't get past is how so many folks could be so closely following Matt as he pursued the Bonners, but somehow escaped all attention by them. I was a bit stunned to see such in this series. Doc's reaction, "My God!" when he got to the severely wounded Kitty was as deep-throated, pure, and raw as any ever seen. Not sure that either would have actually survived what was portrayed, but props for the stark reminder of how random and dangerous it was in that place and in that time. Full points for allowing such horrible violence come to Festus and Kitty. He, and the gang, more than merited additional attention and a much more complete backstory. Hostage is the thirteenth episode of the eighteenth season of Gunsmoke, and the five hundred seventy-sixth episode overall. The leader, Jude, is a real piece of work. We are introduced to the Bonners, who are a notorious gang of some numbers. Starring: Tom Waters, Burt Reynolds, Ken Curtis, Dennis Weaver, Roger Ewing, Buck Taylor, James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Glenn Strange Summary: Gorman, Mandee, Keys, and Torreon break out of Leavenworth Territorial Prison and abduct Matt while he's on his nightly rounds. Mega points for the attempt, but cramming all this into one ep was a major error.
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