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Jun 2020
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Gunsmoke 52-04-26 (001) Billy the Kid

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The Legacy of "Gunsmoke": Celebrating the First Episode On April 26, 1952, a new kind of Western premiered on the CBS radio network. "Gunsmoke" was not your typical tale of cowboys and outlaws; it was billed as the first adult Western, aimed at a mature audience with complex characters and storylines. The show was set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the 1870s ... Show More
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