Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in Dodge City, Kansas during the settlement of the American West. The series ran for nine seasons, with 480 shows, 2 auditions, and a 5 hour tribute aired from June 26, 1952 to June 18, 1961. Specific plot details for the episode 'The Margin' could not be found. The series generally revolves around the adventures of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon in Dodge City, Kansas.