Matt Dillon (Gunsmoke) - Wikipedia
Matt Dillon is a fictional character featured on both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke. He is the U.S. Marshal of Dodge City, Kansas, who works to preserve law and order in the western frontier …
The Untold Story of Matt Dillon’s Horse on ‘Gunsmoke’
Sep 8, 2025 · There was nothing fancy about the opening credits of Gunsmoke when the Western first rode onto TV screens on September 10, 1955. However, audiences loved the striking 15-second …
"Gunsmoke" The Man Who Would Be Marshal (TV Episode 1957) - IMDb
A former Army Major named Emmett Egan visits Marshal Matt Dillon and informs Matt he wants Matt's job. Egan is convinced that his former experience in the army qualifies him to be a U. S. Marshal, …
Matt Dillon | Gunsmoke Wiki | Fandom
Matt Dillon is a fictional character featured on both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke. He serves as the U.S. Marshal of Dodge City, Kansas, who works to preserve law and order in the …
Horses of Hollywood: Matt Dillon’s Trusty Steed - INSP
Feb 21, 2025 · The breathtaking 15-second opening sequence that features U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon racing across the rugged Western terrain atop his gorgeous gelding Marshall was old-school DIY for …
‘Gunsmoke’ Turns 70: Why Marshal Dillon’s Legacy Still ... - Yahoo
Sep 4, 2025 · Seventy years ago, on September 10, 1955, a gunfighter named Matt Dillon first strode into Dodge City on CBS, Gunsmoke, helping to change the nature of TV Westerns, eventually …
Whatever Happened To James Arness, Matt Dillon From ‘Gunsmoke’?
Jan 7, 2022 · For years, Saturday evenings belonged entirely to Gunsmoke. At the forefront of this massive program was Marshal of Dodge City, Matt Dillon. When Gunsmoke grew from a radio show …
'Gunsmoke' Star James Arness Reflects on His Legacy: ‘I Felt Lucky ...
Oct 22, 2025 · American actor James Arness (1923 - 2011) as Marshall Matt Dillon in the TV western series 'Gunsmoke', circa 1960. Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images.
James Arness: The Enduring Lawman of 'Gunsmoke'
Oct 17, 2024 · James Arness, a towering figure in the landscape of television Westerns, became a household name thanks to his iconic portrayal of Marshal Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke." For two …
James Arness, Marshal on ‘Gunsmoke,’ Dies at 88
Jun 3, 2011 · James Arness, who burnished the legend of America’s epic West as Marshal Matt Dillon, the laconic peacemaker of Dodge City on “Gunsmoke,” one of the longest-running dramatic series in ...