‘Gunsmoke’ Producer Once Explained Why It Was so ‘Uniquely Successful’ Over Shows
'Gunsmoke' had one of the longest runs ever on television. The producer once explained what exactly made it so successful.
Gunsmoke is one of the most successful television shows to ever air. However, that wasn’t an accident. There’s something very specific that drew audiences into both the Western radio show and its on-screen adaptation. Gunsmoke producer John Mantley once gave his reasoning for why he thought the show became so “uniquely successful” for so many years.
‘Gunsmoke’ gave a special vision of the American West
Gunsmoke audiences tuned into the successful show for many years, deciding to stick with the characters and their journey. The story follows Marhsal Matt Dillon (James Arness), who is responsible for Dodge City. However, the town has no respect for the law or those who uphold it. As a result, he’s constantly putting his life on the life in potentially lethal situations.
Additionally, Matt must deal with the difficulties of frontier life, including cattle, gunfights, and brawls. He must utilize sound judgment if he hopes to solve Dodge City’s greatest dangers. Fortunately, Matt has plenty of it and is willing to do what is necessary to enforce the law.
‘Gunsmoke’ was ‘uniquely successful’ because of the character creation
