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Get Ready to Ride to Dodge City: Gunsmoke Takes Center Stage!

March 16 @ 8:00 am - March 23 @ 5:00 pm
Free
A stylized, vintage-looking illustration of an Old West lawman seen from behind, standing in the middle of a dusty town street at sunset. He wears a cowboy hat, a brown leather vest, and a gun belt. To the right is a wooden building with a sign that reads "Long Branch Saloon." Below the western scene, bold vintage text reads: "GUNSMOKE", followed by smaller text that says "A Classic Radio Western Feature" and "Tune in this week on Web Radio Info!"

This week, Web Radio Info is proud to feature Gunsmoke, the seminal American Western that captivated radio audiences from 1952 to 1961. Often credited with inventing the “adult Western,” Gunsmoke transcended the genre with its complex characters and gritty realism.

Join us as we revisit the dusty streets of Dodge City, Kansas, alongside U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon. Voiced on radio by the commanding William Conrad, Marshal Dillon is tasked with maintaining law and order on the challenging American frontier. Experience the tension and drama of the Old West as Dillon navigates morally grey conflicts, facing off against outlaws while leaning on the support of his friends: the reliable Doc Adams, the spirited Kitty Russell, and his loyal assistant, Chester Proudfoot.

Gunsmoke set the benchmark for radio drama, known for its superb writing, strong character development, and atmospheric sound effects that truly brought the frontier to life.

Check our Radio Shows Today schedule daily for curated broadcast times of classic Gunsmoke episodes throughout the week!

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  • Start: March 16 @ 8:00 am
  • End: March 23 @ 5:00 pm
  • Cost: Free
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