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Gunsmoke rejected its radio star— and made TV history anyway. Here's the surprising story of how Matt Dillon leapt from radio to the small screen
William Conrad on leaving Cannon: ''I was sick of it''
William Conrad swore he'd never take a role with a filming schedule like he had in ''Cannon''
Despite his experience behind the camera, William Conrad shocked everyone when he refused to direct a single episode of ''Cannon''
Obviously, all the ladies loved Frank Cannon
William Conrad's tense showdown with Warner brass
James Arness felt stressed about taking on the role of Matt Dillon
Here's what you didn't know about Cannon's ''Gunsmoke'' connection