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
Siobhan Dillon West End. She commented about her new role in a London theatre interview. The official press night for the new cast took place 28 February. Dillon and co-star Mark Evans (who plays Sam Wheat) appeared on "Live With Gabby" on 7 March 2012. In June 2012, it was announced that "Ghost" was to give its final curtain on 6 October 2012. It shuttered that day, with Dillon closing out the show as Molly. In 2013, she reprised her role as Sally Bowles in the revised UK tour of "Cabaret", starring alongside Matt Rawle and Will Young. On 11 May 2015,