Gunsmoke Theme Song

[eyvonne2006]

I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF GUNSMOKE FOR YEARS.GRWING UP IN THE SOUTH WE DID NOT HAVE A TV SO EVERY THING FOR ME WAS LISTEN TO ON THE RADIO I AM 61.THER WILL BE GUNSMOKE AS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE WESTERN.THANK-YOU MATT,MS.KITTY,DOC,FESTUS.SAM AN NOT FORGET LOUIE,THANK-YOU FOR THE MEMORIES...

[LB9997]

I like this but there is a more updated version that is very nice.

[ramtuff2007]

i watch this show once in while

[Fritheby]

Ahh, Amanda Blake!

[peterscoop]

there is gonna be a movie with Ryan Reynolds in it! cant wait!

[muitoculto]

maravilhoso, the brazil was knewd Gunsmoke .

[mjp2501]

What a great show, and a grand cast of characters. They don't make shows like this anymore, unfortunately.

Look at the crap we have to watch these days, and it makes you yearn for yesteryear.

[OldMrMemories]

I know what you mean. If it wasn't for History channel and Nat Geo Channel, i'd throw te TV out the window. Nothing good on primetime anymore. All filthy innuendos and double entrande.

[InsanityHere]

Yes to you and to mjp2501. It's all crap now a days. I too can only tolerate History, Nat geo, and only classics on onDemand.

[korgri]

Somewhere on youtube there's a clip of John Wayne's intro to the very first Gunsmoke episode.

[Firithfenion]

5 stars + favorited

[IluvBenJoe]

Thank you! I'm glad you like my video. :o)

[Firithfenion]

Festus - FTW!

[1Bandit455]

Excellent -- GUNSMOKE !!!!!!!!!!!! .

[halltruckinght3]

man what a wonderful tribute! To a truly wonderful crew! This is real television family style, it was great in the 60's when I was growing up and it's still great as I'm getting older! Wonderful! Good Job IIuvBenJoe!

[TzzX78]

man I am looking at this vid and tears come out from my eyes...i was a child in mexico when i used to watch this show all the time. I remember my uncle did not miss it. every night he religiously sat in front of the tv and watch gunsmoke...what an american classic ...americana

[musictodiefor]

The best there ever was! Justice always prevailed...well in all but one episode in the half hour b&W days. Chester's fault, of course! Over 660 episodes which makes it the longest running drama of any kind EVER!!

[itamar56]

E parte de um passado que jamais votará!!!!

[Skunk90210]

That was a great show.

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

My dad loved Gunsmoke.

So do I.

Thank you for posting this.

George Vreeland Hill

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi George, Thank you for tkaing time to watch and to comment on my video. It'a greatly appreciated! :o)

[campos257]

good may good

[tomhuber]

Hi Paula,

Thanks so much for a nostalgic look at the past when Gunsmoke was a highlight of the week! Great job on the video...

Tom

[IluvBenJoe]

HI Tom, I'm glad you like my video. Thank you for taking time to watch and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated! :o)

[Pimentinha1980]

Eu adorava ver esse filme, só que tinha era que espiar por trás da porta, era muito pequena e mamae nao deixava ver porque passava de noite. Mas eu sim via rssssssss. Muito bom!

[fromthesidelines]

This "schmaltzy" version of the theme, 'arbutus', is similar to the one heard at the end of the radio show in its later years, as George Walsh announced, "'GUNSMOKE', produced and directed in Hollywood by Norman MacDonnell, stars William Conrad as Matt Dillon, U.S. Marshal..". That was perfect for its time- the "grittier" version used at the end of the later TV shows was perfect in its own way...

[JSTONE9352]

I heard that CBS wanted to cancel Gunsmoke a few years earlier than when

it actually happened but the wife of one of

the bigwigs at CBS was a fan of the show

and had enough pull with her husband to keep it going for a few years longer.

[NawwLeans]

Gunsmoke was great show in the middle years, but toward the last, Matt wasn't on much. That made all the difference. I don't know why he was hardly on. I guess he just wanted to work an hour or two a week, which is fine. But it took the heart out of the show I think.

[jedi69outcast]

THAT was great I loved Gunsmoke. Now if you could do Chuck Conner's BRANDED opening and closing numbers id be real happy.

[savammy]

did you know john wayne was origionaly slated to play matt qand glenn strange who played sam once played the frankenstien monster

[JSTONE9352]

I work in a university library that has a good collection of various pop culture

items and one that crossed my desk today was a 1950s era episode script for "Gunsmoke" I believe the episode was

titled "Kitty's missing". Where it came from I'm not sure but obviously used by

someone connected with the show possibly one of the actors.

[marceloribeirobarros]

AMAZING ! THANK YOU !!!!!

[robinxyz101]

Great video, but what about Quint Asper and Thad Greenwood?

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello robinxyz101, I'm glad you like my video. I made another Gunsmoke video and have a picture of Burt Reynolds (Quint) on it. As for "Thad" I didn't use him because I really never thought about it. On this video I used the actors/actresses that I am familiar with. I am so used to seeing these guys on TVLand every day that I never think about the other characters. Someone kept asking about Burt and Dennis Weaver so I made a shorter video and added them. Thanks for stopping by. It's aprreciated!

[Blinkymyt]

Hi, Paula. This musical slide presentation in homage to "Gunsmoke" is simply great. I'd really appreciate it if you would visit my YouTube site and comment on my contributions to "Gunsmoke" (ergo "Theme From 'Gunsmoke'" and "Gunsmoke's Dodge City"). Very touching tribute to the cast of "Gunsmoke" at the end of this video. Again, wonderful version. Cordially, John

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello Again John, Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you like my video. I will gladly visit your site and look at your videos. Thank you for taking time to watch my video and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated! :o)

[dilldill101]

me and my brother were named after marshall dillon

[JSTONE9352]

The show originally wanted John Wayne for the part of Matt Dillon but he didn't want to commit to a weekly series and instead suggested James Arness for the role. The rest as they say is history.

[hiroguam]

Hi iluvbenjoe there are many sites where you can view old tv shows with or even without downloading.These sites have their own embedded players allowing you to view a show without using up more memory by downloading.just google "free tv" and try some out.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello hiroguam, Thanks for the information. I will check it out as soon as I get the chance. :o)

[samalini]

Hearing this wonderful music and seeing these shining faces make me feel the beautiness of life.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello samalini, Thank you for taking time to watch my video and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[buddycrewser]

Great post. Great show.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello buddycrewser, Thank you for taking time to watch my video and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[cma1]

Festus Rocks

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello cma1, Yes, I like Festus too. He was a sweet character that I would love to have as a friend. :o)

[gerryups]

what is the address of the web site to d/l free westerns? thanks .great to know people who appreciate great westerns.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello gerryups, I don't know if there is a website where you can download free westerns. Does anyone out there know of a website like this? Thanks in advance for your help! :o)

[tspoonhunter]

I love to go nostalgia hunting on you tube. Thanks for posting a great one. Where did you find the version with the guitar melody interlude. Here's a bit of trivia, did you know that William Conrad played "Marshal Dillon" on radio before it was a television show?

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello tspoonhunter, I'm glad you like my video. Thank you for taking time to and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o) I this version of the song from a website that has all kinds of tv theme songs that you can download for free. I love this version as it is soft and easy lsitening. :o)

[Daisy72762]

This was my favorite show growing up.Marshall Dillon was my hero! And i still love it! God Bless James Arness!

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello Daisy72762, Thank you for taking time to watch my video and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[manyflga]

I will be 56 years old and I still enjoy the westerns. At least they are back on TV every and we can buy a few DVD's. Thanks for a great job and bringing back some great memories.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello manyflga, I'm glad you like my video. Thank you for taking time to watch and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[mthivier]

Nice video. My parents loved all the Westerns (especially "Gunsmoke" and "The Rifleman"), so watching this makes me think of them.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello mthivier, I'm glad you like my video. Thank you for taking time to watch and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[freelivebenny]

Thaks from Germany 5 Stars

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello freelivebenny. I'm glad you like my video. Thank you for taking time to watch and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[fito65]

Thanks lluvBenJoe.

This bring me great memories, and for my parents also.

I`m from Mexico and say thanks again.

Best Regards.

[camaroz28fatbuttgabe]

i used to watch this show all the time. 5/5.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello camaroz281fatbuttgabe. Thanks for taking time to watch and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[arbutus27]

Interesting to compare this later, schmaltzy version of gunsmoke with the rather grittier looking B&W version of 1962, which concentrated on the thing we wanted to see - gunplay, duelling on Main Street. I think this kind of sanitising of the western paved the way for the brutality of the spaghetti western, Peckinpah etc. What do other viewers think?

[BillDFC]

Kate,the "tart with a heart", great series,well done!

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello BillDFC. Thank you for taking time to watch my video and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[Steacy783]

Dennis Weaver and Burt Reynolds where are they???!

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi Steacy783. I made this video with the characters/actors I am familiar with. I have never seen an episode with Burt or Dennis as they were on before my time. I bearly remember this show as I was only 8 when it went off the air, but thanks to the TVLAND channel showing reruns I get to enjoy the show. They have only aired the episodes with "Tad" and "Newly". And with Buck Taylor being my favorite, naturally I used "Newly" and not "Tad" in my video. :o)

[Steacy783]

Cool just wondering !!!

[IluvBenJoe]

I do like Burt and Dennis. I loved Burt in "Smokey and the Bandit" and I loved Dennis when he played the detective named McCloud. I am serioulsy considering doing another Gunsmoke video with Burt and Dennis in it. I will have to see if I can find some good pictures of them as their GS characters. :o)

[Steacy783]

Dennis was Matts first deputy and Burt I believe was a black smith. We really are talking black and white days. Likely the first season!!! Good hunting !!!

[Boomer1947]

Nice! Thank You

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello Boomer1947. I'm glad you like the video. Thank you for taking time to wtach and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[jbbeatle]

It was F-Troop where the guy gets demoted and his sword broken and all.

[tdah58]

Actually, broken sword entro sequence is from "Branded" staring Chuck Conners

[lowmazda626]

I love the horse clopping.

[geronimo445]

forever one of the greatest westerns....nothing like this anymore...nothing comes close...i will never forget this coming on at night in chicago when i was a kid.....just great memories

[Warriorking1963]

Does anyone know the name of the Western series which had as its opening titles, a cavalry officer being dishonourably discharged?

He was marched out in full uniform, his buttons where ripped off his tunic, his sword was broken, his cheverons ripped off etc.

I had thought it was Gunsmoke, but now I'm not so sure.

Any help very much appreciated.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello Warriorking1963. I don't know. If it was an episode of Gunsmoke I have never seen it. Does anyone else know?

[AndyLipscomb]

"Branded" starring Chuck Connors

[IluvBenJoe]

Thanks for your help, AndyLipscomb! It's greatly appreciated! :o)

[runnerrk]

yup...

he was innocent...not a charge was true...what do you do when you're branded...when you know you're a man...

[EnemyAce88]

There was also a comic book series from DC with a similar storyline to that. The name of the title character in that was Jonah Hex.

[brizbi]

The show was 'Branded'. It starred Chuck Connors and ran for two seasons (I think) back in the late 60's. One of the last 30 minute westerns I do believe.

[tcwdriverjim]

It was Branded starring Chuck Conners

[petertwnsnd]

It was called "Branded", with Chuck Conners. I believe it was from 1963. Hope it helps. He was "branded" because they thought he had betrayed the cavalry, so they kicked him out. Of course, this is the same guy who did "Rifleman" you can watch the clip, right here on YouTube.

[Steacy783]

Have gun will travel,,???

[hjg1953]

The guys name was Paladin I believe.

[bobandmaddy]

im trying 2 find the music that they play in western movies when people r going 2 go into a gun fight. there was 1 called Western Theme but its not on youtube anymore and i cant find it anywhere. does anybody no wat im talking about? if u do please tell me where i can find it

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi bobandmaddy. I'm sorry but I don't the answer. Does anyone else know?

[EnemyAce88]

I believe that's from The Good The Bad & The Ugly.

[IluvBenJoe]

Thanks for your help, EnemyAce88! It's greatly appreciated! :o)

[BLOSSOMANDDECAY]

Newly is my grandfathers cousin

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello BLOSSOMANDDECAY. Wow! You are very lucky to have Buck in the family!! He is one of my favorite actors and recently I had the previlage to get an autographed picture from him. I will treasure it always. Thanks for taking time to watch the video and to leave a comment. It's greatly appreciated!! :o)

[KLAMATH60]

Just makes you feel good. That song, when things seemed easier.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello KLAMATH60. Thanks for taking time to watch my video and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated! :o)

[Goldengoat23]

It is a real shame there are no more shows like this. Thanks.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi Goldengoat23. Thanks for taking time to watch my video and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated! :o)

[Phillip72471]

no not even close i love them their like my friends i watch so much best show ever

[SexyPeter1]

Festus was my favorite in this serial.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi SexyPeter1. Thanks for taking time to watch my video and to leave a message. It's greatly appreciated! :o) P.S. My favorite was Newly.

[jesusfreak9797]

COOL VID.:):):):)

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi jesusfreak9797. Thanks for taking time to watch my video and to leave a comment. It's greatly appreciated! :o)

[outlawjoe17]

I loved this show since i was a kid. So happy you did this. thanks. Go Arness

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello outlawjoe17. I'm glad you like the video. Thank you for taking time to wathc it and to leave a message. It is greatly appreciated! :o)

[brodytcowboy]

Thank you for putting up this little tribute to the Gunsmoke cast. I did not know that James Arness (84) is older brother to Peter Graves (81) [born Aurness] of Mission Impossible. James was also the tallest actor 6'7" to play a lead role on TV. I always thought he was tall but did not know just how. I wish TVLand would do a special tribute to both these actors and give them a special award for lifetime achievement.

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello brodytcowboy. I'm glad you like the video. Thanks for taking time to watch and to share your thoughts with us. :o)

[QWZXM]

They don't make em like this anymore- a great era, Gunsmoke, Wyatt earp, have Gun Will Travel, Wagon Train, Maverick and the list goes on- an age of innocence for us kids born in the 50's. The theme song (CAN YOU HELP ME?)

It's Gunsmoke Trail done on MGM records in the 50's?? Was it done by afellow named Carson Robinson? or am I out to lunch on this one?

[IluvBenJoe]

Hello QWZXM. I'm sorry but I don't know the name of the song or who composed it. I got this song from a website that has all kinds of tv theme show songs. It doesn't give any information about the song. It just gives the name. This file was named "Gunsmoke Theme Song--CD version". Sorry I can't help you. CALLING ALL GUNSMOKE FANS...can anyone answer QWZXM's question? Thanks in advance for your help! :o)

[QWZXM]

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my Question Re-Gunsmoke theme song. Much appreciated lluvBenJoe.

[IluvBenJoe]

No problem, QWZXM. I try to help people whenever I can. :o)

[us71]

From what I've been able to find, the theme was by Rex Koury and George Spencer and called "Gunsmoke"

[scorpio888]

Yes, those were the composers. The tune is apparently entitles "Old Trails".

[IluvBenJoe]

Thanks for the information guys! Your help is greatly appreciated! :o)

[garfieldspen]

What a great show! As I'm typing this I'm watching "The Deadly Innocent." Have you seen that one?

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi garfieldspen. Thanks for taking time to watch my video. No, I don't think I have seen "The Deadly Innocent". Or maybe I have and didn't know what the title was. Care to tell me about the episode? :o)

[garfieldspen]

Oh, sorry!... Anyway: Festus befriends a mentally ill young man who, whenever he sees an animal being harmed - even in hunting for survival - he attacks the person in rage. Then, when the marshall/doc try to put the boy in an asylum, Festus runs away with him to protect him. However, when it comes time for Festus to hunt for food, havoc ensues... Sorry for telling that so poorly: ^_^

[IluvBenJoe]

Oh you did fine! I have seen that episode...well, only part of it. That's why I wasn't sure by just seeing the name of the title. I got in on the part where Festus runs away with the boy and tries to protect him. It was a good episode. :o)

[fromthesidelines]

Rex Koury's theme is almost the same version used in the later years of the original radio series....

[ekgr212]

yeah....it seemed like they made Newly a deputy before a gunsmith (the show didn't show him working much as a gunsmith)...Michael Landon's a great actor! Newly to me is like the Kenny Chesney of Gunsmoke..lol..Did you ever see the episode with Harrison Ford? He was GREAT in it!

[IluvBenJoe]

No, I've not seen the episode with Harrison Ford. I really don't watch Gunsmoke much. When it comes on, if Buck Taylor (Newly) isn't on the episode then I don't watch it. I only like the episodes that he is on. :o)

[ekgr212]

my bad! i just realized you were a big Bonanza fan!lol Didn't dawn on me your username was for Ben C!

[IluvBenJoe]

I like Bonanza but I wouldn't classify myself as a 'big fan'. I love Lorne Greene (Ben Cartwright) but I love Michael Landon (Joe Cartwright) better. My all-time favorite show is Little House on the Prairie. Michael Landon is my #1 all-time favorite actor. From the time I first saw him on LHOTP he captured my heart and he will always be my #1 favorite until the day I die. In my book, no one will ever take his place. :o)

[ekgr212]

PS....James Arness is 10X John Wayne in my book! Forget Bonanza, Gunsmoke is best!

[IluvBenJoe]

I never cared for John Wayne. He might have been an okay actor but he never made it on my 'favorite' list. I like James Arness but he never made it very high on my 'favorite' list.

[ekgr212]

Matt and Festus down....Newly just wasn't quite the rough, bold cowboy type that Matt and Festus were. I think they should've made Newly a bartender instead of a deputy, he fit that part better..

[IluvBenJoe]

Actually, Newly was a gunsmith and they made him a partime deputy. I like Matt and Festus but , in my book, Newly s much better than either one. Much cuter too!

[ejane4]

Wonderful!!!! So many thanks.. In the heyday of Napster, i downloaded ALL the western themes. This makes me smile to find it here on youtube!

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi ejane4. I'm glad you like the video. This is one of my favorite theme songs too. I really like this version as it is soft and soothing. Thanks for taking time to share your thoughts. :o)

[nickygirl1978]

Great video! Newly is my favorite character, even though he isn't in the show as much as some of the others. After that is Matt, but they are all good. The casting for this show was perfect and the actors did such a great job. I'm glad I'm able to watch on tv, and I will probably end up buying it on DVD. Thanks for the terrific vid :)

[IluvBenJoe]

Hi nickygirl1978! I'm glad you like the video. Newly is also my favorite. Buck Taylor is very cute and I enjoy the episodes that he is on. I hope you are able to get the DVD's. They are very good. :o)

[IluvMichael67]

Awesome! I love the theme song. Buck Taylor is soooo adorable!! Keep up the great work!!

[IluvBenJoe]

Thanks IluvMichael67. I'm glad you like it and I think Buck Taylor is very cute too. :o)

[mikelandonsgirl]

Gunsmoke is another one of my favorite westerns next to Bonanza. Great video. :)

[IluvBenJoe]

Thank you! I like this show too. :o)

[Faspony]

The only remaining members of the orginal cast is Matt and Newly. So this video was very memberable and fitting.

[IluvBenJoe]

Thank you. I'm glad youlike it.

[DutchDaisy]

Very cool video about Gunsmoke and their characters!:)

[IluvBenJoe]

Thanks Daisy. I'm glad you like it. :o)

[coltsluver92]

Great video! I love Gunsmoke, James Arness and Buck Taylor!! Thanks for sharing this with us. :)

[IluvBenJoe]

I'm glad you like it. I love James and Buck also!! I had fun making this video. :o)

[QueenAnnesFury]

I'm related to Festus.

[IluvBenJoe]

Cool! How are you related? I hope you liked this video. :o)

[QueenAnnesFury]

Somehow on my mom's side. i forgeth how, though. oops.

[IluvBenJoe]

Sorry you can't remember but it's still cool! :o)