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# Gunsmoke - The Directors Collection

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Product Description          An impressive roster of Hollywood talent brings a keen eye to the camera lens in this Gunsmoke DVD Collection that spotlights the series' acclaimed directors. The courage, character and spirit of the American West blazes across the screen in a television series that set a standard for entertainment excellence during it's 20-year run. Noted film directors include: Robert Stevenson, Arthur Hiller, Mark Rydell and Andrew V. McLaglen. This three-disc set also features episodes shot by such familiar on-camera talents as Dennis Weaver, Peter Graves, William Conrad and Victor French.             .com          As a splendid sampler of standout episodes from the 20-season history of Gunsmoke, this well-chosen Directors Collection is a bona fide treasure. Fans of the long-running Western series will appreciate the archival care that went into this set: Not only does it provide a comprehensive overview of the series' evolution (from original radio shows to one-hour color episodes from the 1960s and '70s), but it also delivers a priceless abundance of oral TV history in the form of audio commentaries, some recorded by series stars and directors (like Dennis Weaver, a.k.a. "Chester") shortly before their death. The fact that this set "is dedicated with love to Dennis Weaver from his Gunsmoke family at CBS" indicates the deep affection that Gunsmoke inspired among cast, crew, and fans alike. This set gathers 15 episodes on three DVDs, with disc 1 containing seven episodes in the black-and-white, half-hour format that Gunsmoke maintained for its first six seasons (1955-61). Discs 2 and 3 contain four one-hour episodes each, culled from subsequent seasons (with disc 3 containing full-color episodes from seasons 14, 16, 17, and 20). Picture and sound quality is remarkably good, although some of the earliest episodes have a slightly grainy look that's common to DVD transfers of TV episodes of this vintage (like Have Gun, Will Travel). The Directors Collection is a showcase for rookies and veterans alike whose filmmaking careers were boosted by Gunsmoke. Andrew V. McLaglen (who directed 95 episodes, far more than anyone else) is represented by season 8's "US Haggens," and his commentary is a highlight of the set. The episode commentaries (by John Rich, Arthur Hiller, Dennis Weaver, McLaglen, Mariette Hartley, and Harry Harris Jr., Mark Rydell, and Peter Graves--brother of series star James Arness) offer a wealth of Gunsmoke history, and while Hartley (a rising star in the early '60s) did not direct the eighth-season episode "Cotter's Girl," her commentary with director Harris is a real treat, as they playfully argue over their memories of the episode's production. Gunsmoke's excellent writing is evident throughout, including the third-season episode "How to Kill a Woman," written by David S. (Sam) Peckinpah, who would soon begin his own illustrious directorial career. Additional special features include four original CBS broadcasts of the Gunsmoke radio show (which starred William Conrad as Marshall Matt Dillon, the role played on TV by James Arness); an eight-minute interview with Amanda "Miss Kitty" Blake, from The Mike Douglas Show; a excerpt from a soundtrack scoring session, and a clip from Have Gun, Will Travel featuring Ken Curtis, who played "Festus" on Gunsmoke. Taken as a whole, the episodes and special features of The Directors Collection qualify as one-stop shopping for the best that Gunsmoke had to offer. --Jeff Shannon

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    One of the best adult westerns of it's time!
  

*by P***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2016*

I have just finished watching the first six years of Gunsmoke, from the pilot and first episode, through episode number 173. It’s kind of nice to be able to start at the beginning and follow it through, at least I think they are in that order. Take notice of a couple of things about Kitty: She doesn’t have a mole on her face until episode 5, and no explanation as to why she all of the sudden had one.  Also, in the pilot she is not the Kitty we all know. She seems to be very timid and not sure of herself, and seems like an extra instead of a main character. The pilot show is actually listed at the end of season six, and is numbered as episode #173, I'm not sure why?There is one thing you notice pretty clearly when watching episodes one right after another, but probably didn’t notice when they were new. Chester seems to be the only one that breaks the news to Marshal Dillon when a major problem arises, and I got a little tired of seeing him running into the Long Branch, or the Marshal’s office with the news. And since he is always with Marshal Dillon, I’m surprised that he never carries a pistol with him, except for the one time he tried on Matt's holster and pretended to be a fast draw.After seeing the beginning of the show nearly 100 times I also noticed that in the opening scene Marshal Dillon actually draws his gun first before the outlaw, I'm not sure that is a flaw in the filming or intentional, in any case you don't notice it unless you freeze frame the draw.  If you look at the first picture below you will see the Marshal’s hand grabbing for his gun before the bad guy even moves.I like Gunsmoke very much, it’s a lot better than a lot of other westerns I have seen. So overall I will give it 5 stars or a grade of A+.

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    GUNSMOKE THE DIRECTORS COLLECTION
  

*by C***T on Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2007*

It was very difficult to not start viewing this set as soon as it arrived but alas as a Christmas present I held off until 25 DEC. As a hardcore Gunsmoke fanatic ,having seen the first Gunsmoke episode as a 8 year old boy in 1955, it is always great to see my favorite western uncut and restored. As with the original 50th Anniversary set there is an excellent balance of episodes.There are not as many extras on this set. The theme  of the Directors collection allowed me to hear for the first time Peter Graves (Jim Arness's brother) talk about their experiences. Other than Jim's book there is almost no info regarding them together.  I was disappointed in the radio episodes, the quality was terrible.  I am a collector and I know that many of the radio episodes exist in pristine condition. I'm afraid that some viewers will possibly think that all of the radio episodes only exist in the condition of those on the DVD.I would really like to see the black and white hour long episodes featured more on the next set because they are the ones that get very little to no cable airtime.This set is a must have for the serious Gunsmoke collector, the opening gives a goodbye to Dennis Weaver and it is sad that nearly everyone associated with the series is gone.CJ WESTMorrow, GA

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Love it!
  

*by S***H on Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2013*

My father and I used to watch Gunsmoke, which was on for many, many years, a testimony to its popularity.  It was mostly serious western but many humorous episodes.  Jim Arness (brother of Peter Graves) was Marshall Dillon, an easy-going, likable big guy but also tough.  Other characters included "Doc", deputy Chester Good (Dennis Weaver, later McCloud, etc.), and the owner of the saloon and discreetly-questionable lady Miss Kitty, played by the very attractive Amanda Blake.  The characters all became familiar "family", and the episodes ranged from gritty to funny, violent to character lessons.  It is, of course, an old series and one will pick up on that, it can be corny or by today's standards a bit amateurish at times, but most of the time it holds up very well and it's fun to watch.  I have not gotten through all the episodes yet, but the ones I have are excellent, and of good audio and video quality.  You will see actors who later went on to become starts in their own right, very interesting trips down Memory Lane.All in all, a consistent, pretty authentic, and definitely fun show, any of the various seasons or collections should be great, but I chose this one to get a good cross-section without buying all of them and triggering a divorce!Highly recommended series, and this collection is excellent.

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