Gunsmoke season 7
The seventh season of the American Western television series Gunsmoke aired in the United States beginning on September 30, 1961, and the final episode aired on May 26, 1962. The season consisted of 34 black-and-white 60 minute episodes. All episodes were broadcast in the US by CBS, originally airing Saturdays at 10:00-11:00 pm.
Gunsmoke was developed by Charles Marquis Warren and based on the radio program of the same name. The series ran for 20 seasons, making it the longest-running Western in television history.
Synopsis
Gunsmoke is set in and around Dodge City, Kansas, in the post-Civil War era and centers on United States Marshal Matt Dillon as he enforces law and order in the city. In its original format, the series also focuses on Dillon's friendship with three other citizens of Dodge City: Doctor Galen "Doc" Adams, the town's physician; Kitty Russell, saloon girl and later owner of the Long Branch Saloon; and Chester Goode, Dillon's assistant.Cast and characters
Main
- James Arness as Matt Dillon
- Dennis Weaver as Chester
- Milburn Stone as Doc
- Amanda Blake as Kitty
Production
Season 7 consisted of 34 one hour black-and-white episodes produced by Norman Macdonnell and Frank Paris as associate producer.Episode 13, "Marry Me", was the last of four episodes directed by Dennis Weaver.