Gunsmoke (1955)

Gunsmoke, a long-running Western television series from the mid-20th century, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consistent with broadcast standards and societal norms of its era, the narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and traditional gender roles, resulting in no explicit LGBTQ+ representation.

Throughout its long run, Gunsmoke featured many strong female characters, but they were not typically depicted winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts. Victories were usually achieved through wit, negotiation, or the use of firearms.

Gunsmoke (1955) is a television adaptation of its own radio series. The core characters, such as Marshal Matt Dillon, Miss Kitty Russell, and Doc Adams, maintained their established genders from the original radio program. There are no instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender in the TV series.

The 1955 television series "Gunsmoke" adapted characters from its preceding radio series. The core cast, including Marshal Matt Dillon, Kitty Russell, and Doc Adams, maintained the same racial portrayals as established in the original radio canon. There are no instances of established characters being portrayed by actors of a different race.