Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Gunsmoke" - The Pacifist (06-03-56)

Boxcars711 Overnight Western "Gunsmoke" - The Pacifist (Aired June 03, 1956)

It was created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. Gunsmoke - The radio show first aired on April 26, 1952 and ran until June 18, 1961 on the CBS radio network. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc's first name and Chester's last name were changed for the television program. Gunsmoke was notable for its critically acclaimed cast and writing, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest old time radio shows. Some listeners (such as old time radio expert John Dunning) have argued that the radio version of Gunsmoke was far more realistic than the television program.

THIS EPISODE:

June 03, 1956. CBS network. "The Pacifist". Chesterfield, L & M. Hardin Hook is a peaceful little man who only wants to be left alone, despite two Missourians trying to settle a Civil War debt with him. The system cue is added live. William Conrad, George Fenneman (commercial spokesman), George Walsh (announcer), Parley Baer, John Meston (writer), James Nusser, Vic Perrin, Harry Bartell, Paul Dubov, Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), Rex Koury (composer, conductor), Howard McNear, Georgia Ellis, Tom Hanley (sound patterns), Bill James (sound patterns). 25:43. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

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