Gunsmoke Sweet Billy, Singer of Songs (Season 11, Episode 17)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Western

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Gunsmoke

Sweet Billy, Singer of Songs (Season 11, Episode 17)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Festus's nephew arrives, seeking a bride who can read and write. He soon finds one, but runs into difficulties earning the money he needs for her dowry.

Director

Alvin Ganzer

Writer

Gustave Field (written by)

Producer

Philip Leacock

Composer

Richard Shores (music by)

Cinematographer

Harry Stradling Jr.

Editor

Albrecht Joseph (as Al Joseph)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 15, 1966

Release date

Jan 15, 1966 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 5 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 10 wins & 25 nominations

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24 cast members

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