Gunsmoke had been on the air for 14 years when Mannon aired in January ... only to face down Ben Rawlins returning to "Zavala." Among the few episodes in Gunsmoke's history that focused on a ...

Future Oscar-winner Jodie Foster is also on the list of actors who did time on Gunsmoke. She appeared several times on the show, including a memorable Christmas episode. Foster started as a child ...