Watch Gunsmoke Season 8 Episode 8: Phoebe Strunk

This landmark adult Western centered on Marshal Matt Dillon of Dodge City. John Wayne turned down the lead, suggesting James Arness (who remained for its entire run). Originating on radio (with William Conrad as Dillon), it moved to TV in September 1955. Its popularity spawned a number of copycats, but none would enjoy the longevity (and few the consist (more…)

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Season 8, Episode 8 Phoebe Strunk

Terror grips Dodge City as matriarch Phoebe Strunk and her murderous brood invade. Matt: James Arness. Phoebe: Virginia Gregg. Annie: Joan Freeman. Oliver: Don Megowan. Simsie: Dick Peabody.

Guest Cast

Dick Peabody Simsie

Phyllis Coates Rose McKinney

Joan Freeman Annie

Phil Chambers Ned Shields

Don Megowan Oliver

Harry Raybould Casper Strunk

John McLiam Sam Kinney

Marilyn Harvey Mary Shields

Gregg Palmer Hulett Strunk

Virginia Gregg Phoebe

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Rating: TV-PG
Premise: This landmark adult Western centered on Marshal Matt Dillon of Dodge City. John Wayne turned down the lead, suggesting James Arness (who remained for its entire run). Originating on radio (with William Conrad as Dillon), it moved to TV in September 1955. I… (more)