Gunsmoke | Ep176 | "Doc Quits"

[@fromthesidelines]

Originally broadcast on August 27, 1955. 29:25- "Now stay tuned for 'CITY HOSPITAL', which follows over most of these stations. This is the CBS RADIO NETWORK."

[@granny13ad33]

Very good story !

[@rickystuart8065]

Good episode

[@InuitInua]

Must have been hard to push the tv show when he wasn't allowed to star in it.

[@gregorycampbell4542]

Yeah, almost like they felt a need to rub his nose in it.

[@fromthesidelines]

For those who don't know the story, CBS was thinking about a TV version of "GUNSMOKE" as early as 1954. Bill Conrad and the other cast members auditioned, and posed for photos at Knotts Berry Farm in western outfits to convince the network suits they could fill the same roles. Unfortunately, the network wanted a "new" cast for television- *and* John Wayne as "Matt Dillion" {he declined, suggesting a man under contract to him, James Arness, play "Matt Dillon"}. Years later, Conrad directed several episodes of "GUNSMOKE".

[@rsattahip]

Real doctors vs quacks was common in that era.

[@granny13ad33]

Sadly some still are.

[@thewrestlingprofessor7536]

Every era. Many are mRNA pushers for bribes.

[@MN-pu6qx]

Everyone seems to have their own egotistical issues - including Doc. However, on this occasion, for very justifiable reasons... 7 Jun 2024

[@susanzaza4431]

Where did you get an idea that being a doctor is like running a business? 😂

[@jmantwild9373]

I've been trying to watch the TV show but it ain't the same. Dillon is okay and maybe even Chester although I found his limp to be a bad acting choice ,but the Doc and kitty was a complete miss. I know why they chose a different US-Marschall,it was because the radio actor that played Matt was made for the Radio 😅

[@kyrenthang8633]

Bill Conrad had a blind spot about his weight and considered himself fit to play athletic looking characters. The hilarious chase scenes from his TV show, "Cannon", should server to end all controversy on the idea.

[@kurtpeterson315]

What the hell have YOU ever done in life besides watch tv? Enjoy!

[@kyrenthang8633]

@@kurtpeterson315 Actually quite a bit,child. Are you fat? You sound fat. Next time address the subject instead of mewling. That's what's wrong with your generation. Simultaneously arrogant, uneducated and feckless.