Originally broadcast on January 1, 1955. Beginning on October 16, 1954, the series was heard *twice* on Saturdays: 12:30pm(et) and 8pm(et). This was the afternoon edition. 29:17- "Stay tuned now for 'CITY HOSPITAL', which follows immediately over most of these stations. This is the CBS RADIO NETWORK."
Becuse Liggett & Myers, the makers of Chesterfield and L&M, also sponsored "DRAGNET" on NBC's Tuesday night schedule at 8:30pm(et) that season [and on TV, Thursdays at 9pm(et)]. However, after the summer of 1955, they dropped their sponsorship of the radio show- which went into repeats for two more seasons (for particiapting adventisers) before NBC cancelled those in February 1957.
That's why it's been called "theatre of the mind". You're encouraged to use your imagination and picture the scenes in your head. Great mental exercise sadly lacking in today's world of technology.
Ever since I was a kid I wished I had Marshall Dillons courage. In this episode I can identify with Cassidy. My wife left me for another man and took my five year old daughter. I stayed drunk the rest of my life, but unknown to my daughter I watched her become a beautiful young woman.
Another great episode with a terrific storyline. At 6:25 we witness the tragic acceptance of disempowerment of woman folk back then who were incapable of escaping from intolerable marriages. I guess it still exists in some cases to this day. 8 Apr 2024
Not me not even when I saw this episode on the tv.show. In the old west you could legally kill people for a lot of reason protecting a woman or family member was a good reason, even revenge was a good reason,
I never dreamed I'd get hooked on a radio show but here I am,lol
Especially this show
I bathed to gun smoke every morning
Of all the great shows from the Golden Age of Radio, "Gunsmoke" may be the best of all.
My emotional response to this radio episode surprised me.😢
Originally broadcast on January 1, 1955.
Beginning on October 16, 1954, the series was heard *twice* on Saturdays: 12:30pm(et) and 8pm(et). This was the afternoon edition.
29:17- "Stay tuned now for 'CITY HOSPITAL', which follows immediately over most of these stations. This is the CBS RADIO NETWORK."
They even advertise Dragnet 'on another network.' !
Becuse Liggett & Myers, the makers of Chesterfield and L&M, also sponsored "DRAGNET" on NBC's Tuesday night schedule at 8:30pm(et) that season [and on TV, Thursdays at 9pm(et)]. However, after the summer of 1955, they dropped their sponsorship of the radio show- which went into repeats for two more seasons (for particiapting adventisers) before NBC cancelled those in February 1957.
The thing about radio shows is that you can picture the people, settings, ect the way you want
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That's why it's been called "theatre of the mind". You're encouraged to use your imagination and picture the scenes in your head. Great mental exercise sadly lacking in today's world of technology.
I'm sorry for your loss Micheal
Listened August 26, 2023
Love these shows
These cancer sticks commercials kill me.
I'm dying for a Chesterfield and I've never even smoked. Put a smile in your smoking.
Ever since I was a kid I wished I had Marshall Dillons courage.
In this episode I can identify with Cassidy. My wife left me for another man and took my five year old daughter. I stayed drunk the rest of my life, but unknown to my daughter I watched her become a beautiful young woman.
Sorry for your pain. John3:16
As long as your alive it is never too late to connect with your daughter. Pray for the divine help to make it happen.
Sorry for you,, I pray GOD and his angels give you strength and courage.
I like it so much that when I think of dillion I picture the radio actor and the tobacco commercials lol
You know on the televised version he wanted Matt to get him a bottle. Thanks for the programs.
Cassidy! Hopalong to jail there's a good boy!! 🤠
Another great episode with a terrific storyline. At 6:25 we witness the tragic acceptance of disempowerment of woman folk back then who were incapable of escaping from intolerable marriages. I guess it still exists in some cases to this day. 8 Apr 2024
Great story. Cassidy got to see his daughter escape from her abuser.
Killing could stop or start drinking.
So whe believes Cassidy was hanged???
Not me not even when I saw this episode on the tv.show. In the old west you could legally kill people for a lot of reason protecting a woman or family member was a good reason, even revenge was a good reason,
I hope not but maybe. At the very least life in prison
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Maybe, but I thought he was shot in Bolivia? I could be wrong.