Season 1 Episode Guide Season 1 39 Episodes1955 - 1956 Episode 1 Matt Gets It Sat, Sep 10, 195530 mins Matt (James Arness) is forced to shoot it out with a gun-happy outlaw. Grat: Paul Richards. Chester: Dennis Weaver. Doc: Milburn Stone. ...
John Wayne,who legend has it,was considered for the role of Marshal Dillon,and recommended his good friend James Arness for the job,and subsequently introduced viewers to the pilot episode("Matt Gets It" on September 10, 1955). Created by John Meston and Norman MacDonnell(for Seasons 1-9)...
Season 12 Episode Guide Season 12 29 Episodes 1966 - 1967Episode 1 Snap Decision Sat, Sep 17, 1966 60 mins Matt turns in his badge after he's forced to kill a horse thief who was once his friend. Matt: James Arness. Tucker: Claude Akins. Shaver: Michael Strong. Kipp: Michael Cole...