NEW YORK — John Malone’s Encore Western channel has loaded the weekend of Aug. 26 with a 50-hour marathon of its staple “Gunsmoke,” which will celebrate its 50th anniversary. “Gunsmoke” debuted on CBS ...

Premium movie outlet Encore has acquired the rights to air several classic Westerns from CBS TV Distribution, including "Gunsmoke" and "Rawhide." "Gunsmoke" will return to TV in January on the company ...