Gunsmoke season 11
| Gunsmoke | |
|---|---|
| Season 11 | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 32 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 18, 1965 – May 7, 1966 |
| 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 11 aired in the United States on September 18, 1965, and the final episode aired on May 7, 1966. All episodes were broadcast in the U.S. by CBS.[4]
Season 11 of Gunsmoke was the fifth season of one hour episodes, and the last season filmed in black-and-white. Seasons 1-6 were half-hour episodes, 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 deputy Festus Haggen (Ken Curtis);[5] Doctor Galen "Doc" Adams (Milburn Stone), the town's physician; and Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake), saloon girl and later owner of the Long Branch Saloon.[6] Deputy Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood (Roger Ewing) was added to the cast in season 11.[7]
Cast and characters
Main
- James Arness as Matt Dillon
- Ken Curtis as Festus
- Milburn Stone as Doc
- Amanda Blake as Kitty
- Roger Ewing as Thad[8]
Production
Season 11 consisted of 32 one hour black-and-white episodes produced by Philip Leacock and associate producer John Mantley.
Writing
Occasionally, titles were re-used. Episode 25, "The Brothers" is the first of two episodes named "The Brothers" along with the second from season 18 (formerly "Incident at Sayville Junction").
Filming
Filming would occasionally include B-roll footage, reused in other episodes. Episode 30, "My Father, My Son" is such an example. Just before the end scene in the Long Branch, there is a wet street scene showing the Dodge House with horses tied at railings and people crossing the street in both directions. This scene has been shown in several episodes as filler, or as a transitional scene.
Episode 32, "Prime of Life" was the final black-and-white episode.
Music
Episodes 18 & 19, "The Raid" parts 1 & 2, was scored by Franz Waxman.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 1 | "Seven Hours to Dawn" | Vincent McEveety | Clyde Ware | September 18, 1965 |
| 379 | 2 | "The Storm" | Joseph Sargent | Paul Savage | September 25, 1965 |
| 380 | 3 | "Clayton Thaddeus Greenwood" | Joseph Sargent | Calvin Clements, Sr. | October 2, 1965 |
| 381 | 4 | "Ten Little Indians" | Mark Rydell | George Eckstein | October 9, 1965 |
| 382 | 5 | "Taps for Old Jeb" | James Sheldon | Les Crutchfield | October 16, 1965 |
| 383 | 6 | "Kioga" | Harry Harris | Robert Lewin | October 23, 1965 |
| 384 | 7 | "The Bounty Hunter" | Harry Harris | Paul Savage | October 30, 1965 |
| 385 | 8 | "The Reward" | Marc Daniels | Gilbert Ralston, Scott Hunt & Beth Keele | November 6, 1965 |
| 386 | 9 | "Malachi" | Gary Nelson | William Putman | November 13, 1965 |
| 387 | 10 | "The Pretender" | Vincent McEveety | Calvin Clements, Sr. | November 20, 1965 |
| 388 | 11 | "South Wind" | Allen Reisner | Jack Bartlett | November 27, 1965 |
| 389 | 12 | "The Hostage" | Vincent McEveety | Story by : Joe Ann Johnson Teleplay by : Clyde Ware | December 4, 1965 |
| 390 | 13 | "Outlaw's Woman" | Mark Rydell | Clyde Ware | December 11, 1965 |
| 391 | 14 | "The Avengers" | Vincent McEveety | Donn Mullally | December 18, 1965 |
| 392 | 15 | "Gold Mine" | Abner Biberman | Scott Hunt & Beth Keele | December 25, 1965 |
| 393 | 16 | "Death Watch" | Mark Rydell | Calvin Clements, Sr. | January 8, 1966 |
| 394 | 17 | "Sweet Billy, Singer of Songs" | Alvin Ganzer | Gustave Field | January 15, 1966 |
| 395 | 18 | "The Raid" | Vincent McEveety | Clyde Ware | January 22, 1966 |
| 396 | 19 | January 29, 1966 | |||
| 397 | 20 | "Killer at Large" | Marc Daniels | Calvin Clements, Sr. | February 5, 1966 |
| 398 | 21 | "My Father's Guitar" | Robert Totten | Hal Sitowitz | February 12, 1966 |
| 399 | 22 | "Wishbone" | Marc Daniels | Paul Savage | February 19, 1966 |
| 400 | 23 | "Sanctuary" | Harry Harris | Calvin Clements, Sr. | February 26, 1966 |
| 401 | 24 | "Honor Before Justice" | Harry Harris | Story by : Frank Q. Dobbs & Robert Stewart, Jr. Screenplay by : Frank Q. Dobbs | March 5, 1966 |
| 402 | 25 | "The Brothers" | Tay Garnett | Tom Hanley | March 12, 1966 |
| 403 | 26 | "Which Doctor" | Peter Graves | Les Crutchfield | March 19, 1966 |
| 404 | 27 | "Harvest" | Harry Harris | Les Crutchfield | March 26, 1966 |
| 405 | 28 | "By Line" | Allen Reisner | Les Crutchfield | April 9, 1966 |
| 406 | 29 | "Treasure of John Walking Fox" | Marc Daniels | Story by : Leo Bagby Teleplay by : Clyde Ware | April 16, 1966 |
| 407 | 30 | "My Father, My Son" | Robert Totten | Hal Sitowitz | April 23, 1966 |
| 408 | 31 | "Parson Comes to Town" | Marc Daniels | Verne Jay | April 30, 1966 |
| 409 | 32 | "Prime of Life" | Robert Totten | Daniel B. Ullman | May 7, 1966 |
Release
Broadcast
Season eleven aired Saturdays at 10:00-11:00 pm (EST) on CBS.[4]
Home media
The eleventh season was released on DVD by Paramount Home Entertainment in a two volume set on December 2, 2014.
Reception
Gunsmoke season 11 finished at number 30 in the Nielsen ratings.[9]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year[a] | Category | Nominee(s) / Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primetime Emmy Awards | 1966 | Individual Achievements in Music - Composition | Morton Stevens for "Seven Hours to Dawn" | Nominated |
- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony.
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. 116–118.
- ^ Barbaras 1990, p. 87–102.
- ^ Barbaras 1990, p. 126–127.
- ^ Costello 2006, p. 400–416.
- ^ "1965-1966 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.