Gilligan's Island And Gunsmoke Shared The Last Set You'd Ever Expect

Gilligan's Island and Gunsmoke are wildly different in tone, scope, and longevity, but at one point the classic shows shared ...
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‘Gunsmoke’ Season 1 Episode 26 Was Actually the First Episode Ever Filmed, Featuring a Very Different Dodge City Set

According to IMDb, Gunsmoke Season 1 Episode 26 was actually the first episode ever shot, intended to be the pilot. It was shown as the 26th segment of the first season, but “Matt Gets It” aired as ...
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Amanda Blake’s Pet Lion Was Banned From ‘Gunsmoke’ Set Because of His Ferocious Response Every Time James Arness Spoke

The 'Gunsmoke' production banned actor Amanda Blake's pet lion because it wouldn't stop interrupting James Arness in the middle of filming. Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight starred on the Western ...