Norman Macdonnell an anthology series they had done. Their boss at CBS, Harry Ackerman, and other network executives dismissed that title, preferring "Gunsmoke", a program heading that Ackerman himself was credited with conceiving. Once given permission to proceed with "Gunsmoke", Macdonnell began developing a detailed production schedule for the new series' 30-minute episodes and arranging auditions to cast its recurring characters. His and Meston’s "Jeff Spain" soon became United States Marshal Matt Dillon, and veteran voice actor William Conrad was chosen by Macdonnell, Meston, and two other CBS screeners to portray that lead character. Other seasoned actors soon filled the needed regular
Oliver Dillon Oliver Dillon Oliver Nicholas Anthony "Oli" Dillon (born 11 April 1998 in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire) is an English child actor. He is best known as the voice of Lumpy in "My Friends Tigger & Pooh" airing on "Playhouse Disney Channel".. Oliver's first job was in the "Basil Brush Show" as a band member in Bingo's band, but he is best known for being the voice talent of Lumpy in "My Friends Tigger & Pooh". In November, Disney Television Animation releases the DVD "Pooh's Super Sleuth Christmas Movie", where Oliver is also providing the voice of Lumpy. In 2008 Oliver was cast