Gunsmoke season 5
| Gunsmoke | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 5, 1959 – June 11, 1960 |
| Season chronology | |
Gunsmoke is an American Western television series developed by Charles Marquis Warren and based on the radio program of the same name.[1] The series ran for 20 seasons, making it the longest-running Western in television history.[2][3]
The first episode of season 5 aired in the United States on September 5, 1959, and the final episode aired on June 11, 1960. All episodes were broadcast in the U.S. by CBS.[4]
Season 5 of Gunsmoke was a half-hour program filmed in black-and-white, as one hour episodes were not introduced until season 7, and color episodes were not filmed until season 12.
Synopsis
Gunsmoke is set in and around Dodge City, Kansas, in the post-Civil War era and centers on United States Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) as he enforces law and order in the city. In its original format, the series also focuses on Dillon's friendship with three other citizens of Dodge City: Doctor Galen "Doc" Adams (Milburn Stone), the town's physician; Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake), saloon girl and later owner of the Long Branch Saloon; and Chester Goode (Dennis Weaver), Dillon's assistant.[5]
Cast and characters
Main
- James Arness as Matt Dillon
- Dennis Weaver as Chester
- Milburn Stone as Doc
- Amanda Blake as Kitty
Production
Season 4 consisted of 39 half-hour black-and-white episodes produced by Norman Macdonnell. Episode 1 of the season is the first on-screen credit of James Arness as an associate producer.
Episode 15, "Tag, You're It", was the last episode to feature the beginning Boot Hill introduction.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 1 | "Target" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | September 5, 1959 |
| 158 | 2 | "Kitty's Injury" | Buzz Kulik | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | September 19, 1959 |
| 159 | 3 | "Horse Deal" | Andrew V. McLaglen | John Meston | September 26, 1959 |
| 160 | 4 | "Johnny Red" | Buzz Kulik | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | October 3, 1959 |
| 161 | 5 | "Tail to the Wind" | Christian Nyby | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | October 10, 1959 |
| 162 | 6 | "Annie Oakley" | Jesse Hibbs | John Meston | October 17, 1959 |
| 163 | 7 | "Kangaroo" | Andrew V. McLaglen | John Meston | October 24, 1959 |
| 164 | 8 | "Saludos" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | October 31, 1959 |
| 165 | 9 | "Brother Whelp" | R.G. Springsteen | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | November 7, 1959 |
| 166 | 10 | "The Boots" | Jesse Hibbs | John Meston | November 14, 1959 |
| 167 | 11 | "Odd Man Out" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | November 21, 1959 |
| 168 | 12 | "Miguel's Daughter" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | November 28, 1959 |
| 169 | 13 | "Box o' Rocks" | R.G. Springsteen | Les Crutchfield | December 5, 1959 |
| 170 | 14 | "False Witness" | Ted Post | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | December 12, 1959 |
| 171 | 15 | "Tag, You're It" | Jesse Hibbs | Les Crutchfield | December 19, 1959 |
| 172 | 16 | "Thick 'n' Thin" | Stuart Heisler | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | December 26, 1959 |
| 173 | 17 | "Groat's Grudge" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | January 2, 1960 |
| 174 | 18 | "Big Tom" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | January 9, 1960 |
| 175 | 19 | "Till Death Do Us" | Jean Yarbrough | Les Crutchfield | January 16, 1960 |
| 176 | 20 | "The Tragedian" | Arthur Hiller | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | January 23, 1960 |
| 177 | 21 | "Hinka Do" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Les Crutchfield | January 30, 1960 |
| 178 | 22 | "Doc Judge" | Arthur Hiller | John Meston | February 6, 1960 |
| 179 | 23 | "Moo Moo Raid" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | February 13, 1960 |
| 180 | 24 | "Kitty's Killing" | Arthur Hiller | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | February 20, 1960 |
| 181 | 25 | "Jailbait Janet" | Jesse Hibbs | Les Crutchfield | February 27, 1960 |
| 182 | 26 | "Unwanted Deputy" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | March 5, 1960 |
| 183 | 27 | "Where'd They Go" | Jesse Hibbs | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | March 12, 1960 |
| 184 | 28 | "Crowbait Bob" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Les Crutchfield | March 26, 1960 |
| 185 | 29 | "Colleen So Green" | Jean Yarbrough | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | April 2, 1960 |
| 186 | 30 | "The Ex-Urbanites" | Andrew V. McLaglen | John Meston | April 9, 1960 |
| 187 | 31 | "I Thee Wed" | Jesse Hibbs | Story by : Les Crutchfield Screenplay by : John Meston | April 16, 1960 |
| 188 | 32 | "The Lady Killer" | Andrew V. McLaglen | John Meston | April 23, 1960 |
| 189 | 33 | "Gentleman's Disagreement" | Jesse Hibbs | Les Crutchfield | April 30, 1960 |
| 190 | 34 | "Speak Me Fair" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Les Crutchfield | May 7, 1960 |
| 191 | 35 | "Belle's Back" | Jesse Hibbs | Les Crutchfield | May 14, 1960 |
| 192 | 36 | "The Bobsy Twins" | Jesse Hibbs | John Meston | May 21, 1960 |
| 193 | 37 | "Old Flame" | Jesse Hibbs | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | May 28, 1960 |
| 194 | 38 | "The Deserter" | Arthur Hiller | Story by : Marian Clark Screenplay by : John Meston | June 4, 1960 |
| 195 | 39 | "Cherry Red" | Andrew V. McLaglen | Les Crutchfield | June 11, 1960 |
Release
Broadcast
Season five aired Saturdays at 10:00-10:30 pm (EST) on CBS.[4]
Home media
The fifth season was released on DVD by Paramount Home Entertainment in two volumes. The first 20 episodes were released on October 11, 2011 and the remaining 19 episodes were released on December 13, 2011.
Reception
Gunsmoke held the number one primetime spot in the Nielsen ratings four years straight, for the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth seasons.[6]
Footnotes
- ^ Barbaras 1990, p. 74–75.
- ^ Brooks & Marsh 2007, p. 570–571.
- ^ McNeil 1996, p. 351–352.
- ^ a b Brooks & Marsh 2007, p. 570.
- ^ Barbaras 1990, p. 87–102.
- ^
- "1957-1958 TV Ratings". classictvguide.com.
- "1958-1959 TV Ratings". classictvguide.com.
- "1959-1960 TV Ratings". classictvguide.com.
- "1960-1961 TV Ratings". classictvguide.com.
References
- Barbaras, SuzAnne & Gabor (1990). Gunsmoke: A Complete History. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 0-89950-418-3.
- Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. New York: Ballantine Books. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
- Costello, Ben (2006). Gunsmoke: An American Institution. Chandler, Arizona: Five Star Publications, Inc. ISBN 978-1-58985-014-9.
- McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present. New York: Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.