What began as a 30-minute, black-and-white series soon evolved into a one-hour color drama in the ‘60s. Audiences tuned in ...

Roger Ewing’s time on Gunsmoke was brief, but he was credited as part of the main cast. He played Thad Greenwood and was originally intended to replace Arness if contract negotiations went south.

8. Lyrics for the “Gunsmoke” theme song were written and recorded. They were never part of the intro or closing segments. 9. Remember Thad? Roger Ewing joined the cast as Deputy Marshal Thad ...

Only Buck Taylor and Roger Ewing of the renowned Gunsmoke cast are still alive. "Gunsmoke was ahead of its time as adult entertainment. Kids could watch and enjoy the show. But their parents could ...

John Wayne’s involvement in Gunsmoke is the stuff of legend—or ... Reynolds also departed that season, replaced by Roger Ewing’s corn-fed giant Thad Greenwood, who only lasted two years ...

Promotional portrait of the cast of the American television series ... including Burt Reynolds’ Quint Asper and Roger Ewing’s Thad Greenwood. But Taylor ended up becoming a long-term ...

Even after 20 seasons, its legacy endures, and at the heart of Gunsmoke’s success was its unforgettable cast. From James Arness and Amanda Blake to Ken Curtis, each performance added something ...

The Cast of 'Gunsmoke' Gunsmoke stands as one of the most influential television series in American history. Premiering in ... Roger Ewing portrayed the young deputy Thad Greenwood from 1965 to 1967.