Gunsmoke (1955)
0.1408Canon Score · ranked #116 all time
Aggregated from 4 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.
Why it ranks #116
Every list on which Gunsmoke appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| TV Guide 60 Best Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #27 / 60 |
| WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #85 / 101 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2016) | Editorial list | #97 / 100 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |