💥Gunsmoke started as a popular radio show before becoming a beloved TV series.
🔫The show's opening scene changed due to political pressure against violence on TV.
🎥Gunsmoke held the prime time record for most episodes until The Simpsons surpassed it in 2018.
👩🦰Amanda Blake's portrayal of Miss Kitty Russell became iconic, but another actress was initially cast in the role.
🦵James Arness, who played Matt Dillon, served in World War II and carried a leg injury for the rest of his life.