Gunsmoke: The Myth of the Prime-Time Repeats
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 6:57 pm
Gunsmoke: The Myth of the Prime-Time Repeats
By Stewart Wright
Gunsmoke is one of the most honored series from the Golden Age of Radio. However, many fans of the series have not listened to or collected a substantial number of episodes because of a myth that has existed for many years.
THE MYTH
Simply, that there were 64 "rerun" or "repeat" Prime-Time episodes during the original run of Gunsmoke (04/26/1952 - 06/18/1961.)
Several series broadcast logs and Old-Time Radio books list these Gunsmoke episodes as "reruns" or "repeats."
THE TRUTH
My Monograph, Gunsmoke: The Myth of the Prime-Time Repeats, conclusively proves that there were No "Prime-Time Repeats" of this Radio series.
After research conducted over a period of years, I determined that all of the so-called Gunsmoke "Prime-Time Repeats" were actually new productions of previously used Gunsmoke scripts. I base the preceding statement on having acquired and listened to all Gunsmoke episodes in circulation and having consulted nearly 350 Gunsmoke radio scripts.
The Monograph contains detailed information on each of the so called Gunsmoke "Prime-Time Repeat" episodes that will help fans to identify the various productions of reused scripts. The information includes the differences between the original and later productions of these so called "repeat" episodes such as cast and crew, dialog, and plot line. The Monograph also includes Sidebars on
- The Reluctant Westerner - John Dehner,
- Kitty's Places of Employment,
- Origins of Doc's and Chester's Names, and
- Norman Macdonnell's Gunsmoke Stock COmpany.
Gunsmoke: The Myth of the Prime-Time Repeats
The Monograph is 120 pages (25,000 words) in length
- has a comprehensive Table of Contents,
- is fully indexed, and
- is spiral bound.
Cost:
$20.00 which includes shipping and handling in the United States.
Method of Payment:
Checks or Money Orders are acceptable. I Do Not accept PayPal or credit cards.
If you wish to purchase a copy, please contact me with an email message through this forum. To access the email function, you must be a registered user of the Old-Time Radio BBS Forum and logged in.
Signing off for now,
Stewart
By Stewart Wright
Gunsmoke is one of the most honored series from the Golden Age of Radio. However, many fans of the series have not listened to or collected a substantial number of episodes because of a myth that has existed for many years.
THE MYTH
Simply, that there were 64 "rerun" or "repeat" Prime-Time episodes during the original run of Gunsmoke (04/26/1952 - 06/18/1961.)
Several series broadcast logs and Old-Time Radio books list these Gunsmoke episodes as "reruns" or "repeats."
THE TRUTH
My Monograph, Gunsmoke: The Myth of the Prime-Time Repeats, conclusively proves that there were No "Prime-Time Repeats" of this Radio series.
After research conducted over a period of years, I determined that all of the so-called Gunsmoke "Prime-Time Repeats" were actually new productions of previously used Gunsmoke scripts. I base the preceding statement on having acquired and listened to all Gunsmoke episodes in circulation and having consulted nearly 350 Gunsmoke radio scripts.
The Monograph contains detailed information on each of the so called Gunsmoke "Prime-Time Repeat" episodes that will help fans to identify the various productions of reused scripts. The information includes the differences between the original and later productions of these so called "repeat" episodes such as cast and crew, dialog, and plot line. The Monograph also includes Sidebars on
- The Reluctant Westerner - John Dehner,
- Kitty's Places of Employment,
- Origins of Doc's and Chester's Names, and
- Norman Macdonnell's Gunsmoke Stock COmpany.
Gunsmoke: The Myth of the Prime-Time Repeats
The Monograph is 120 pages (25,000 words) in length
- has a comprehensive Table of Contents,
- is fully indexed, and
- is spiral bound.
Cost:
$20.00 which includes shipping and handling in the United States.
Method of Payment:
Checks or Money Orders are acceptable. I Do Not accept PayPal or credit cards.
If you wish to purchase a copy, please contact me with an email message through this forum. To access the email function, you must be a registered user of the Old-Time Radio BBS Forum and logged in.
Signing off for now,
Stewart