Something Unlimited Gunsmoke Page

Consider the character of Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake), the saloon owner with a heart of gold. She loves Matt Dillon, but the show never allows them to have a simple, “happily ever after.” Why? Because Matt is married to the law. His duty is an unlimited mistress that allows no rivals.

To the uninitiated, Gunsmoke might seem like just another cowboy show. But if you listen past the opening theme—the galloping hooves and the trumpet call—you quickly realize this isn't a simple tale of "good guys vs. bad guys." something unlimited gunsmoke

The “something unlimited” in Gunsmoke is often the silence between words. Consider the character of Kitty Russell (Amanda Blake),

This is the beauty of audio drama. Without visual distractions, the atmosphere created by the sound effects (the wind, the creaking leather, the spurs) and the vocal performances creates a world in the listener's mind that is often more vivid than 4K television. His duty is an unlimited mistress that allows no rivals

For TV fans, Matt Dillon will always be James Arness—a towering, stoic visual presence. But for radio purists, Matt Dillon is William Conrad.