It was Arvo Ojala (known as "The Man In Black") from the first show until 1964. This opening was shot on the lot. From 1964-1966, it was Fred McDougall, and the scene was obviously shot on a sound stage indoors. The color opening, again outdoors, was shot with Bill Strathman.
(This information was gotten from the Tamara's Gunsmoke web page)
Yes, he is Matt's brother.
No
Yes
The dog's name was Chester. My father lived out on a ranch in South Texas and when Chester was retired he was given to the Coquat's, the ranch owners. My father played with Chester "the movie star" when he was a little boy.
Mike Yardner, played by Michael Learned. From the 1973 Gunsmoke episode, "Matt's Love Story" and the 1990 TV movie, "Gunsmoke: The Last Apache", when Matt learns he has a daughter.
Yes, he is Matt's brother.
The actor Matt Dillon is real; the character of Marshal Matt Dillon is fictional.
Matt Dillon played Dallas Winston in the 1983 film.
John Wayne
Matt Dillon is a/an Actor, director
Rumble Fish
Matt Dillon play Dally in The Outsiders.
Matt Dillon was born on February 18, 1964.
Matt Dillon was born on February 18, 1964
Marshal Matt Dillon was created in 1952.
Matt Dillon as Dallas Winston
No