No , Don Knotts never made an appearance in the TV show 'Gunsmoke' .
These two gunfighters that are seen in the opening credits of the Western TV series Gunsmoke never received recognition in the closing credits because they were never part of the episodes cast list and there were contractual restrictions where they would not receive credit for their roles in the series .
Gunsmoke - 1955 The Raid Part 2 11-19 was released on: USA: 29 January 1966
yes, I believe he played the part of "FESTUS" on several episodes on the later on years of gunsmoke and if it was him,....then I think that was one of his most memorable ones because of his portrayal of a real hick accent and all ,...I think he was just busting with talent and master of disguise,.may he rest in peace. walter.
As "Hobey" in episode: "Whelan's Men"Originally aired 2/5/1973As "Print" in episode: "The Sodbusters"Originally aired 11/20/1972
A lover's concerto
Yes, he played the blacksmith in early episodes.
These two gunfighters that are seen in the opening credits of the Western TV series Gunsmoke never received recognition in the closing credits because they were never part of the episodes cast list and there were contractual restrictions where they would not receive credit for their roles in the series .
Gunsmoke - 1955 Vengeance Part 1 13-4 was released on: USA: 2 October 1967
Gunsmoke - 1955 The River Part 2 18-2 was released on: USA: 18 September 1972
Gunsmoke - 1955 Pike Part 2 16-24 was released on: USA: 8 March 1971
Gunsmoke - 1955 The Raid Part 1 11-18 was released on: USA: 22 January 1966
Gunsmoke - 1955 Waste Part 2 17-4 was released on: USA: 4 October 1971
Gunsmoke - 1955 Extradition Part 1 9-10 was released on: USA: 7 December 1963
Gunsmoke - 1955 Waste Part 1 17-3 was released on: USA: 27 September 1971
Gunsmoke - 1955 Nitro Part 1 12-28 was released on: USA: 8 April 1967
Gunsmoke - 1955 Pike Part 1 16-23 was released on: USA: 1 March 1971
Gunsmoke - 1955 The River Part 1 18-1 was released on: USA: 11 September 1972