Gunsmoke
tvWesternAction & AdventureDrama
20 seasons · 635 episodes
Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
Genre Profile
How this title is classified by theme
Western
Action & Adventure
Drama
Primarily a western title with action & adventure and drama undertones.
Audience
Controlled audience classification
Adult audience
Niche genreAction-drivenSerialized dramaModerate intensityLong-running series
This title is positioned as a niche genre and action-driven experience for a adult audience aimed at serialized drama.
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