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Norman MacDonnell (1916–1979)

Producer | Writer

With writer John Meston, producer Norman Macdonnell created "Gunsmoke," the preeminent (and first) adult western on both radio and television. His contribution cannot be overestimated--his genius was in his ability as a producer to assemble a cohesive and highly creative team of writers, actors and production personnel... See full bio »

Born:

in Pasadena, California, USA

Died:

(age 63) in Burbank, California, USA

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1974 McMasters of Sweetwater (TV movie) (producer)
 
The Virginian (TV series) (executive producer - 112 episodes, 1965-1971) (producer - 1 episode, 1969)
– The Town Killer (1971) (executive producer)
– The Politician (1971) (executive producer)
– Last of the Comancheros (1970) (executive producer)
– Experiment at New Life (1970) (executive producer)
– Gun Quest (1970) (executive producer)
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1969 This Savage Land (TV movie) (producer - as Norman Macdonnell)
 
1966-1967 The Road West (TV series) (producer - 29 episodes)
– Elizabeth's Odyssey (1967) (producer)
– The Agreement (1967) (producer)
– A War for the Gravediggers (1967) (producer)
– The Eighty-Seven Dollar Bride (1967) (producer)
– Charade of Justice (1967) (producer)
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1967 The Ballad of Josie (producer - as Norman Macdonnell)
 
1965 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– The Easter Breach (1965) (producer)
 
Gunsmoke (TV series) (producer - 304 episodes, 1956-1965) (associate producer - 52 episodes, 1955-1957)
– Gilt Guilt (1965) (producer)
– Bank Baby (1965) (producer)
– Winner Take All (1965) (producer)
– Circus Trick (1965) (producer)
– Hammerhead (1964) (producer)
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1958 Playhouse 90 (TV series) (producer - 1 episode)
– The Dungeon (1958) (producer)
 
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1960-1961 Gunsmoke (TV series)
– Stolen Horses (1961) (story)
– Bad Seed (1961) (story)
– Ben Tolliver's Stud (1960) (story)
– The Peace Officer (1960) (story)
– The Blacksmith (1960) (story)
 
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1958 Wide Wide World (TV series documentary)
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– The Western (1958) … Himself
 
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(1949) Radio: Producer/director for CBS Radio's "The Green Lama". See more »

Alternate Names:

Norman Macdonnell
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Scorpio