The Film and TV Buffs vs Southern California Team

Today is the 65th anniversary of the premiere on CBS of the trail-blazing western series Gunsmoke. It was one of the forerunners of the westerns which we followed on TV across the western world and focused on Marshal Matt Dillon played by James Arness and the people around him, including later the popular Chester played by Dennis Weaver, as they sought to enforce law and order in the wild frontier town of Dodge City, Kansas. Filmed on location in California and Arizona as well as at the CBS studios, it was the launchpad for many careers in acting for both actors and actresses. We believe a match should be held in its honour and hope you will accept