Gunsmoke Alias Festus Haggen (Season 17, Episode 23)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Western

Gunsmoke

Alias Festus Haggen (Season 17, Episode 23)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Western

A case of mistaken identity is no laughing matter for Festus when a U.S. marshal arrests the good-natured deputy as bloodthirsty murderer Frank Eaton. While Festus stands trial, Matt investigates to clear his friend's name.

Director

Vincent McEveety

Writer

Calvin Clements Sr. (written by) (as Calvin Clements)

Producer

Leonard Katzman

Composer

John Carl Parker (music composed and conducted by)

Cinematographer

Monroe P. Askins

Editor

Thomas J. McCarthy

Casting Director

Pam Polifroni

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 6, 1972

Release date

Mar 6, 1972 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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38 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 Haggen / Frank Eaton Festus Haggen / Frank Eaton See fewer	Gunsmoke (1955)
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