Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 07:19:49 -0700 To: "Anthony F. Runfalo" , webmaster@theresa.net, Subject: Re: GUNSMOKE OPENING At 09:31 PM 5/27/99 -0500, Anthony F. Runfalo wrote: >You have a great site.... > >Can you please describe the Gunsmoke opening for the FIRST season >(1955-1956). > >I know the opening for the second season was filmed at >Gene Autry's Melody Ranch and had a shot of Dillon from behind with the >Church in the foreground as he faced a gunfighter. > >I have heard that the first season was different. Please help....it's >driving me crazy. > >Thanks, >Tony Runfalo > >-- >Tony Runfalo >PO Box 7 >Carencro LA 70520-0007 >runfalo@sprintmail.com > Hi Tony, The opening of the first season was the same as for all the half hour black and white Gunsmoke's - Dillon facing the "man in black". I am uncertain about the "Melody Ranch". A differences the first season: The background music played changed In early Gunsmoke's, Dillon is shown walking around Boot Hill - alone. This happens before the showdown scene. His monolog from the first show is on the web at http://cialab.ee.washington.edu/Marks-Stuff/Gunsmoke/Scripts/MattGetsIt/home .htm Hope this helps. Bob