Gunsmoke: The Complete History and Analysis of the Legendary Household Series - Hardcover

Barabas, SuzAnne; Barabas, Gabor

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0899504183 ISBN 13: 9780899504186

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, 1991

Synopsis

The series ran not only nine years on radio, but also 20 years on television, making it the all-time longest running prime-time program with continuing characters. It introduced to the American people a cast of characters that quickly took on mythic proportions. This book discovers what made Gunsmoke unique and why it was so popular. Especially insightful are 74 in-depth interviews and reminiscences by principal performers (Arness, Blake, Weaver, et al.), guest stars (Hartley, OConnor, Leachman, Reynolds, Conrad, et al.), directors, writers and producers associated with the radio and television programs. A 128-page glossy section contains 241 photographs. A comprehensive episode-by-episode guide provides reference to over 1,000 radio and television programs, spanning 23 years and includes title, synopsis, air date, cast, director, writer, producer and anecdotal information. Appendices: memorable quotes from the program, TV schedules and awards. Enormous index.

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Review:

"outdoes anything Ive ever seen"--Big Reel

Synopsis:

The series ran for nine years on radio and 20 years on television, and it's all here: 74 interviews and reminiscences by the principals, guest stars, directors, writers, and producers; an episode-by-episode guide to about 1,000 radio and television programs; a 128 page glossy section with some 260 photographs; appendices including memorable quotes

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0899504183
• ISBN 13: 9780899504186
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 847