Of course, many actors exited the classic drama across its 20-year run too.
Even so, both actors achieved an incredible feat by sticking with the seriesfor so long.
Gunsmoke ran for 20 years on CBS before being abruptly canceled.
This was disrespectful to the cast, crew, and loyal audience of the classic Western.
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Set in the American West, Gunsmoke follows Marshal Matt Dillon as he maintains law and order in Dodge City, Kansas. This Western drama explores the challenges of frontier justice and the complex relationships between settlers, outlaws, and Native Americans during the settlement period.
