Gunsmoke The Moonstone (Season 12, Episode 13)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Gunsmoke

The Moonstone (Season 12, Episode 13)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Chad Timpson is taking care of his mentally challenged brother, Orv. But when a rider comes into Dodge we learn that Chad has a checkered past. A past that may break up the two brothers.

Creator

Charles Marquis Warren (developed for television by) (uncredited)

Director

Richard A. Colla

Writers

Paul Savage (written by) (story consultant) | Norman MacDonnell (based on the radio series created by) (uncredited) | John Meston (based on the radio series created by) (uncredited)

Producer

John Mantley (producer)

Composer

Morton Stevens

Cinematographer

Neal Beckner (director of photography)

Editor

Howard A. Smith

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 17, 1966

Release date

Dec 17, 1966 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
23 cast members

Name	Known for
James Arness Matt Dillon Matt Dillon See fewer	Gunsmoke (1955)
Milburn Stone Doc Doc See fewer	Gunsmoke (1955)
Amanda Blake Kitty Kitty See fewer	Gunsmoke (1955)
Ken Curtis Festus Festus See fewer	Gunsmoke (1955)
Roger Ewing Thad Thad See fewer	None But the Brave (1965)
Mike Kellin Chad Timpson Chad Timpson See fewer	Midnight Express (1978)
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