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Do you remember which actor starred as Marshal Matt Dillon on the classic western series, "Gunsmoke?" Know which character was played by Burt Reynolds, or the name of the saloon where Miss Kitty tended bar? Any idea what state Dodge City was located in? If you know the answers to these questions, take our quiz to prove your "Gunsmoke" IQ!
Americans don't have the fabled history of Europe - no brave knights or castles, kings, or queens to be found here. Instead, the storied history of America can be found in the Wild West - in heroic town sheriffs, gun-toting bad guys, busy saloons, and hard-working miners. Sure, the Wild West on TV shows like "Gunsmoke" isn't entirely based in reality, but it maintains that frontier spirit that Americans find so fascinating.ÂÂ
"Gunsmoke" did such a great job of bringing the old West into American homes that it eventually became one of the longest-running scripted shows in history, airing more than 20 seasons between 1955 and 1975. It was the #1 show on TV from 1957 to 1961, and even when viewership dropped in the late '60s, the network decided to cancel the beloved "Gilligan's Island" in an effort to keep "Gunsmoke" on the air for a few more years.ÂÂ
Think you know all there is to know about this iconic series and its heroes and villains? Take our quiz to find out!
Which character is the marshal featured in the series "Gunsmoke"?
Fred Madden
Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon is the marshal in "Gunsmoke."
Roy Coffee
Which actor played the "Gunsmoke" character Marshal Matt Dillon?
James Arness
Prior to "Gunsmoke," Arness appeared in the western "Big Jim McLain" with John Wayne.
Chuck Connors
James Garner
What is the setting for the television series "Gunsmoke"?
Tombstone, Arizona
Deadwood, South Dakota
Dodge City, Kansas
Dodge City, Kansas, was the real-life setting for the last gunfight of infamous outlaw Bat Masterson in 1881. Masterson survived the fray but was fined $8.
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Which character was the owner of the saloon in the series "Gunsmoke"?
Kitty Russell
Russell owned the saloon in the television series. The Miss Kitty character was a tough businesswoman with a soft spot for regulars.
Festus Haggen
Chester Goode
Which actress played the "Gunsmoke" character Kitty Russell in the television series?
Barbara Stanwyck
Amanda Blake
Blake was nominated for a prime-time Emmy in 1959 for best supporting actress in a dramtic series for her work in the series "Gunsmoke."
Linda Evans
What's the name of Miss Kitty's saloon?
Long Branch Saloon
The Long Branch Saloon was the frequent site of barroom brawls.
Silver Dollar Saloon
Last Chance Saloon
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Which time period is the setting for "Gunsmoke"?
1830s
1850s
1870s
The television series "Gunsmoke" is set in the 1870s, following the Civil War.
Which character is Marshal Dillon's first deputy?
Doc
Chester
Chester Goode is Marshal Dillon's first deputy.
Festus
Which actor plays Chester Goode in the television series?
Dennis Weaver
Weaver, who died in 2006, wasn't a shoo-in for the role. However, when he asked for a second chance to read the lines and used an exaggerated country twang, he was awarded the part.
Milburn Stone
Ken Curtis
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In which year did the actor Dennis Weaver leave "Gunsmoke"?
1960
1962
1964
Weaver left the series in 1964. After leaving "Gunsmoke," Weaver appeared in many movies and starred in several television shows, including "Gentle Ben" and "McCloud."
Which "Gunsmoke" character replaced Chester Goode as deputy in the television series?
Festus Haggen
Haggen came to Dodge City to seek revenge for the death of his twin brother, Fergus.
Doc Adams
Sam Noonan
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When did the television series "Gunsmoke" premiere?
1965
1960
1955
"Gunsmoke" debuted on Sept. 10, 1955.
Which actor played the "Gunsmoke" character Festus Haggen in the television series?
Gene Barry
Ken Curtis
Before beginning his acting career, Curtis sang in Tommy Dorsey's band and with the Sons of the Pioneers.
Ray Teal
What was the title of the theme song of the television series "Gunsmoke"?
"Happy Trails
"Tumbling Tumble Weeds"
"The Old Trail"
"The Old Trail" was written by Rex Koury and Glenn Spencer.
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True or false: The television series "Gunsmoke" was inspired by a radio series.
true
"Gunsmoke" was a television version of a radio series. The radio series ran from April 26, 1952, to June 11, 1961, and starred William Conrad as the main character, Marshal Matt Dillon.
false
True or false: "Gunsmoke" was nearly canceled in 1967.
true
The television series "Gunsmoke" was scheduled to be canceled in 1967 because of a ratings drop. William Paley, the CBS president at the time, moved the series from Saturday night to Monday night, and the series regained a Top 10 spot in Nielsen's ratings.
false
Which "Gunsmoke" character did Milburn Stone play in the television series?
Doc Adams
Stone played the character Doc Adams. In 1968, Stone won a prime-time Emmy for outstanding performance by an actor in a supporting role in a drama for his work in the series "Gunsmoke."
Doc Martin
Doc Holliday
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How many seasons of "Gunsmoke" aired before Doc Adams was given a first name?
eight
12
16
After 16 seasons of "Gunsmoke," Doc Adams was finally given a first name. Producers let Milburn Stone, the actor who played Adams, choose the character's first name.
What first name did Milburn Stone choose for Doc Adams?
Glenn
Galen
Actor Milburn Stone chose the first name Galen for Doc Adams.
Gary
In which season did "Gunsmoke" begin airing 60-minute episodes?
season seven
Beginning with season seven, "Gunsmoke" changed to 60-minute episodes. The first six seasons of the series featured 30-minute episodes.
season five
season three
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Which successful actor played the blacksmith Quint Asper in the television series "Gunsmoke"?
Clint Eastwood
Steve McQueen
Burt Reynolds
During the 1970s and '80s, Reynolds was an American sex symbol who once posed nearly nude in "Cosmopolitan."
During which season did the series "Gunsmoke" begin broadcasting in color?
season 10
season 12
It began broadcasting in color with the season 12 premiere episode, "Snap Decision." The episode originally aired on Sept. 17, 1966.
season 14
How many seasons did the television series "Gunsmoke" air?
20
The television series "Gunsmoke" aired for 20 seasons. There was not an official series finale, because the show was unexpectedly canceled before the next season could begin.
18
16
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Along with James Arness, which other "Gunsmoke" actor was in the series for all 20 seasons?
Ken Curtis
Amanda Blake
Milburn Stone
Arness and Stone were the only actors to remain with the series for all 20 seasons.
How many television movies did "Gunsmoke" inspire?
one
three
five
"Gunsmoke" spawned five television reunion movies. Six of the show's actors, including Burt Reynolds, reunited in Dodge City, Kansas, in 2015.
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Which actor played the last character to be killed in the series "Gunsmoke"?
Jeff Bridges
Gary Busey
Busey played character Harve Daley in the episode titled "The Busters," which originally aired on March 10, 1975.
Nick Nolte
True or false: The cast members of "Gunsmoke" were the first to know of the cancellation of the series.
true
false
Network executives did not tell the cast members of "Gunsmoke" about the cancellation of the series. Most learned of the cancellation in trade publications.
When did the last episode of "Gunsmoke" air?
1973
1974
1975
The last episode aired on March 31, 1975.
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