Among the few episodes in Gunsmoke's history that focused on a storyline from a child's viewpoint, the emotional resonance of 13-year-old Padilla gave new meaning to character development that was ...

Compared to other episodes, "Pike"/"Dirty Sally" was so well-received by Gunsmoke audiences that the network was inclined to bring Jeanette Nolan back again the following season. In the Season 17 ...

Harrison Ford was in two episodes of the series, and Leonard Nimoy, appeared in four. Gunsmoke is undeniably a classic for many reasons, from its plot to strong themes of scandal, crime ...