Easily one of the best Western shows of all time, "Gunsmoke" ran for a remarkable 20 seasons on CBS between 1955 to 1975. In addition to James Arness' Marshal Matt Dillon, one of the show's most ...

Roger Ewing, best known for his role as Deputy Marshal Thad Greenwood on “Gunsmoke,” has died. He was 83. The actor’s loved ones announced in an obituary that Ewing passed away in Morro Bay, Calif., ...

Roger Ewing, the actor known for playing Thaddeus ‘Thad’ Greenwood in Gunsmoke, has died. He was 83. The actor, who appeared as a regular on the CBS western series from 1965 to ’67, died on December ...

Roger Ewing, widely known for starring as Deputy Marshal Thad Greenwood on “Gunsmoke,” has died. He was 83. The longtime resident of Morro Bay, California, died on Dec. 18, 2025, according to an ...

He was a regular on the legendary CBS Western for two seasons, bridging the gap between characters played by Burt Reynolds and Buck Taylor. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Roger Ewing, the long and lean ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Offscreen, James Arness traded Dodge City’s saloon dust for the comfort of his own king-size bed. Photographed in 1956, the ...

On Sept. 10, 1955, the Western premiered on CBS before kicking off a 20-season, 635-episode run. By Hal Landers On Sept. 10, 1955, the iconic Western series Gunsmoke premiered on CBS from 10 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Matt Dillon/James Arness is comfort food for viewers,” he explains. “And not just for the older demographic who grew up on it.

For the first nine seasons of Gunsmoke, James Arness' Marshal Matt Dillon was joined on the job by the lovable (albeit simple) Chester Goode, played remarkably by Dennis Weaver. A faithful and ...

‘Gunsmoke’ aired from 1955 to 1974 and set a new standard for TV drama CBS Photo Archive/Getty Gunsmoke stands as one of the most influential television series in American history. Premiering in 1955, ...

Gunsmoke stands as one of the most influential television series in American history. Premiering in 1955, it brought the Old West into living rooms across the country, offering a gritty, grounded ...